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Cape Cleveland Scenic Flight
Highlights
- Soar above Townsville City and Magnetic Island, soaking in breathtaking coastal views and vibrant marine life.
- Gaze at the stunning red cliffs and hidden sandy beaches of Cape Cleveland, experiencing nature's untouched beauty.
- Circle the heritage-listed Cape Cleveland Lighthouse, relishing its historical significance and picturesque setting.
- Spot sea turtles and dugongs from the sky, connecting with the rich wildlife of the region.
Located at the eastern edge of Cleveland Bay, Cape Cleveland is an oft-overlooked natural local beauty, with stunning red cliffs, waters teeming with marine life, and a picturesque lighthouse at the tip of the cape.
Your trip will start with views of Townsville City, The Strand and Magnetic Island as you lift off and head out over the open waters of Cleveland Bay towards the cape. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views of the coastline with creeks snaking through green coastal foliage and salt pans, and a backdrop of mountain ranges passing by.
Once you’ve crossed the bay, the Cape will start to show off its varied coastline with views of Mount Cleveland, hidden sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs that tumble into the ocean. You’ll end your visit with an aerial circuit of the Cape Cleveland Lighthouse – a heritage-listed working lighthouse, built in 1879 and utilised during the second world war as an observation post. Keep an eye out for the sea turtles and dugongs that call the area home. You’ll then head home back across the bay to Townsville City, with fantastic views of Castle Hill greeting you on arrival.
Tour details
- On demand
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Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Townsville Helicopters
After a truly memorable holiday experience? At Townsville Helicopters, they’re lucky enough to get to see the region’s stunning natural features on a daily basis, and they’d love to show you its best-kept secrets!
See Townsville City from a new perspective, explore secluded coastlines, join them for the ultimate fishing adventure, or be whisked away to your own private island. They’ve put together a wide range of experiences to accommodate different budgets and itineraries and have scenic tours and charters running 7 days a week.
Popular trips include their half-hour tour of Magnetic Island, the Cape Cleveland Lighthouse scenic flight, a getaway with the Havannah Island Escape or the exclusive 9 Islands Experience. For the adventurers, you could do a Trial Introductory Flight and fly the helicopter yourself! They can also take you further afield with transfers and packages available for a range of sought-after holiday locations along the coast and inland, or let them organise a custom charter flight – the destinations are almost limitless!
Townsville Helicopters is a 100% locally owned company providing a range of helicopter services including scenic flights, customised charters, island transfers, holiday packages, aerial work and helicopter pilot training.
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Memberships
- QLD – Townsville Enterprise