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Barrier Aviation

Building 81 General Aviation | Cairns Airport, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
07 4035 9207
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Ranked #36 of 92 activities in Cairns
Type: Tours, Reefs
Owner description: Barrier Aviation is situated at General Aviation at Cairns International Airport. We specialise in Aircraft Charters, Scenic Flights, Ground Handling... more » Owner description: Barrier Aviation is situated at General Aviation at Cairns International Airport. We specialise in Aircraft Charters, Scenic Flights, Ground Handling and Flight Training. « less
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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Very friendly staff. Great flight over the reef. We took a 45min flight and believe it was worth the extra money.

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Rockhampton, Queensland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

We booked a 1 hour tour (2 adults) and 3 kids. Cost $139 for the first two and $109 thereafter. Great value for the area. Thoroughly enjoyed the very picturesque flight over Green island, Michaelmas reef and Arlington Reef. Everything went smooth and all the staff are friendly and professional.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

Our scenic flight with Katie as our pilot was awesome. She was friendly, attentive and made sure that all of us (including our little one) were comfortable throughout the flight. Nothing was too much trouble for Katie and the crew who advised that if we wanted to extend our flight whilst we were out, all we needed to do was... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

Obliging staff, pilots very experienced with flying in and out of small grass strips in PNG, good range of aircraft.

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Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

Loved their can do attitude The price was right and they were able to do Transfer t short notice. Paid over the phone and travelled the next day

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outer Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

We chartered a plane through Barrier to take 10 of us to Lizard Island for the day. The service was professional and friendly and we were more than happy with the price and value for money. Id def recommend them.

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Alberton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

We were able to reserve the day before and showed up for our flight and were in the air within an half hour

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Ballarat, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

The 1 hour flight was really worthwhile. David, our pilot, was superb - friendly, polite, helpful. Everything was well detailed and explained.

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2012

We took a 1 hour scenic flight on 30th June. Everyone one in the plane had window seats we got a full 1 hour flight plus landing and take off we had a wonderful insightful driver. We spotted Whales, the Heart shaped reef and had a wonderful time. Well worth the $140 and much better value than the helicopter rides... More

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St Helens, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

We took a 1 hour flight over the reef off Cairns, Excellent service from Barrier Aviation. Be aware they do not operate sea planes as some of the booking agents may lead you to believe (thats what they sold us). A ggod way to see the reef if you don't have the time to or inkling to spend a few... More

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