9 Islands Scenic Experience

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9 Islands Scenic Experience

Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours
Nature and wildlife
2 min guests
5 max guests

Highlights

  • Soar above the Greater Palm Islands, witnessing breathtaking views of lush rainforests and turquoise waters from your private helicopter.
  • Land on the secluded Havannah Island beach, where you can explore pristine sands and dip your toes in crystal-clear waters.
  • Circle around the stunning islands, including Great Palm and Orpheus, while spotting abundant marine life in vibrant fringing reefs.
  • Savour a picnic in paradise, enjoying the tranquil surroundings and natural beauty of this underappreciated gem in the ocean.

Take in the breathtaking views of the Greater Palm group of islands in your private helicopter before landing on a secluded beach on Havannah Island.

An underappreciated natural beauty, this pristine group of islands feature mountainous peaks with lush rainforest descending to the edge of the ocean and are fringed by shallow reefs with abundant marine life. It’s hard to put into words how spectacular it is – you really have to see it for yourself!

Lifting off over Rowes Bay, you’ll travel past the west point of Magnetic Island before crossing the open waters of Halifax Bay towards the Palm Island group. Once you arrive at Great Palm Island (Bwgcolman) you’ll circle around the islands, their route taking you past:

-Great Palm (Bwgcolman)
-Curacao (Noogoo or Inoogoo)
-Fantome (Eumilli)
-Orpheus (Goolboddi)
-Pelorus (Yanooa or Guyroogarrie)
-Esk (Soopun)
-Brisk (Culgarul)
-Fly Island

and multiple fringing reefs, before setting down on the sandy beaches of uninhabited Havannah Island. Here you’ll have up to 45 minutes on the ground to explore, enjoy a picnic in paradise or dip you toes in the water before heading back, flying past Herald & Rattlesnake Islands and along the coast before landing in town.

Tour details

  • Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Half Day or Less
  • Air
  • On-site Experience
  • Private Tour
  • Small Group Tour
  • Basic

Features

Service facilities

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
Accessibility

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.

Tags

  • Adventure
  • Experience is charged

Accreditations

  • Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Memberships

  • QLD – Townsville Enterprise

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