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Ipswich Visitor Information Centre, 14 Queen Victoria Parade, Ipswich · Up in the air

One-Hour Early Morning Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

Take flight as the sun rises and gently drift above country and city landscapes with a one-hour Greater Brisbane scenic hot air balloon flight. Admire the breathtaking views that gently unfold before you as the landscape is drenched in golden hues. After relishing the views of Ipswich, the Great Dividing Range, Brisbane’s skyline, the Scenic Rim and the Somerset countryside, savour a delightful restaurant breakfast to round out your unforgettable early morning experience!

Inclusions
  • Valid for one child (6–12) or one adult (13+)
  • One-hour (approximately) balloon flight over Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset regions
  • Restaurant breakfast at Fourth Child Café & Restaurant after the flight
  • Boutique ballooning experience with no more than 10 passengers per flight
  • Personalised in-flight commentary
  • Passengers can assist with the inflation and deflation of balloon (optional)
  • Free parking at the central city meeting point
  • In-flight photography on most flights, with the opportunity to purchase photos at breakfast
  • A personalised commemorative flight certificate
  • Insurance and GST
  • Available every day: Your flight will meet 45 minutes before sunrise. Departures from 4am (*time subject to change depending on sunrise)
  • Bookings are valid until 31 March 2026

Breakfast Highlights (Choose One):

  • Bacon and Eggs: Served with your choice of sourdough, Turkish, dark rye, white, English muffin or gluten-free bread and grilled tomato (GFO or DFO)
  • Eggs Benedict: Choice of bacon, wood-smoked ham or pulled pork with barbecue sauce, served with poached eggs, wilted spinach, and house-made hollandaise served on English muffins, sourdough, Turkish, dark rye or gluten-free bread (GFO)
  • Breakfast Burger: Bacon, egg, house-made potato rosti, chutney, cheese, caramelised onion, and spinach on a sourdough bun (GFO or DFO or VO)
  • Smashed Avocado: Crumbled feta, poached eggs, pine nuts and dukkha served with a coriander and citrus verde on sourdough (V, DFO, GFO)
  • Biscoff Lotus Pancakes: Buttermilk pancakes, Lotus crumb, Biscoff sauce and mixed berries, served with ice cream
  • All breakfast items include your choice of a pot of loose-leaf tea, a barista-made coffee, or juice

*Menu is subject to change. Note: GFO - gluten free option available; DFO - dairy free option available; V - vegetarian; VO - vegetarian option available

Overview
Duration: From 4 hours
Printed, Mixed, Digital vouchers accepted
Language: Australian English
From CA$451 /person
Includes taxes & fees
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Pricing & availability

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Location
Ipswich Visitor Information Centre, 14 Queen Victoria Parade, Ipswich
Language
Australian English
From
CA$451 /person
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Things to know

Every day

Availability:

  • Available every day: Your flight will meet 45 minutes before sunrise. Departures from 4am (*time subject to change depending on sunrise)
  • Departure Point: In front of the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre
  • After-flight restaurant breakfast is served five minutes from the Information Centre at: Fourth Child Restaurant, 215 Brisbane Street, Ipswich Restaurant customer parking is available either on the street (beware some parking is metered some street parking is free) or off street behind the restaurant
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your check-in time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
  • After-flight restaurant breakfast component of this tour may not be available on Public Holidays, pending external restaurant supplier opening hours. Customers will be notified prior to flight if this is to occur

Cancellation Policy:

  • Individual Passenger Booking (1–3 passengers):
    • Any flight altered or cancelled between 8 and 14 days prior to flight date & time* will incur an A$25 cancellation/alteration fee per person.
    • Any flight altered or cancelled between 72 hours (3 days) and 7 days prior to flight date & time* will incur a rebooking fee of $50.00 per person. This may be charged directly at the time, deducted from your refund, or credit will be held against the re-booking of your flight.
    • Any flight altered or cancelled within 72 hours prior to flight date & time* will forfeit the full fare per person and will not be refunded.
    • Missed flight: If you fail to show up for your flight or do not arrive in time for the flight and you miss your scheduled flight date; the full flight fare (100%) is forfeited and no rebook or refund will be made. You may send someone else in your place if you wish – please provide the name and estimated weight of any replacement person at least 12 hours prior to your flight time
  • Group Passenger Booking (4–10 passengers):
    • Any flight altered or cancelled between 8 and 14 days prior to flight date & time* will incur an A$25 cancellation fee per person. This may be charged directly at the time, deducted from your refund, or credit will be held against the re-booking of your flight.
    • Any flight altered or cancelled between 5 and 7 days prior to flight date & time* will incur a rebooking fee of A$50 per person. This may be charged directly at the time, deducted from your refund, or credit will be held against the re-booking of your flight.
    • Any flight altered or cancelled within 5 days prior to flight date & time* will forfeit the full fare per person and will not be refunded.
    • Missed flight: If you or any member of your group, fails to show up for the flight or do not arrive in time for the flight and miss the scheduled flight date; the full flight fare (100%) is forfeited and no rebook or refund will be made. You may send someone else in your place if you wish – please provide the name and estimated weight of any replacement person at least 12 hours prior to your flight time.

Changes to Booking:

  • 12 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

Important:

  • Check-in time for tours varies based on the time of sunrise
  • Hot air balloon rides are shared, meaning you will likely share your ride with other guests. The hot air balloon baskets accommodate as few as 2–4 passengers, all the way up to 10 guests at a time.
  • There are no weight restrictions for any of the tours. At the time of booking the weight of each passenger is collected to ensure proper weights and balances of the hot air balloon. This information helps allocate the appropriate amount of passengers per balloon for everyone’s comfort while ensuring passenger safety.
  • Flight time is approximately 60 minutes. Your entire experience will be approximately 3–4 hours
  • Drinks and transfers are not included

Terms & Conditions:

  • This experience is not suitable for children aged under 6 years old
  • A minimum height of 120cm applies for all passengers
  • This experience is not suitable for guests who are pregnant, have broken bones, or have had recent surgery at the time of flight
  • Passengers must be able to stand for the duration of the flight (approximately 60 minutes)
  • Passengers should be able to jump off the second step of a ladder
  • Passengers must be in good general health
  • A signed waiver of liability is required for all guests flying and/or riding in the vehicles
  • Flights are subject to minimum passenger numbers, weather and flying conditions and may be altered or cancelled at the discretion of Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights
  • Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings, injuries, or damages sustained from participation in hot air balloon tours or tethered hot air balloon rides
  • If a passenger is 15 or more minutes late to check-in for their hot air balloon tour, Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights has the right to cancel the passenger(s) hot air balloon tour and no refund applies

Please Note:

  • Maximum purchase limit of ten per person applies
  • Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
  • Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

  • The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
  • We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights

Take to the skies for the flight of your life with boutique ballooning company, Floating Images, located only 30 minutes west of the Brisbane CBD. With only one flight per day with a maximum of ten passengers, the company offers glorious views over the heritage city of Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and Somerset countryside. Drift majestically over the landscape, piloted by owner and chief pilot Graeme Day, a local with over 30 years of ballooning experience.

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