Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast or Port Douglas: Hot Air Balloon Experience with Photo Package
Take to the skies above Queensland on a spectacular sunrise hot air balloon ride. Depart from Cairns or Port Douglas for a flight over the lush Atherton Tablelands, or choose Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a bird’s-eye view of the Gold Coast Hinterland region. Whichever option you choose, this thrilling experience will give you a new perspective on your Queensland escape.
Depending on your departure city, enjoy air-conditioned return transfers, or take a short drive to your launch site to watch your hot air balloon being inflated in the pre-dawn light. You’re ready for take-off! Soaring high above, take in the golden light slowly illuminating the stunning landscapes as the sun rises over the horizon. Enjoy a minimum of 40 minutes of flight time with expert commentary provided by your helpful crew, before your balloon gently touches down. Guests departing from Cairns or Port Douglas can celebrate their unique experience with a glass of sparkling wine or juice upon landing, while guests departing from Brisbane or the Gold Coast will be whisked away for a hot breakfast and sparkling wine at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards. All guests will be able to treasure their memories of the day forever with a commemorative certificate and digital photo package.
Brisbane departures:
- Hot air balloon ride over the Hinterland region with expert commentary
- Breakfast, a glass of sparkling and time to explore at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards
- Mark the occasion with a commemorative certificate and digital photo package
Cairns departures:
- Roundtrip transfers between your preferred Cairns location and the launch site
- Hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands with expert commentary
- A glass of bubbles or juice upon landing
- Mark the occasion with a commemorative certificate and digital photo package
Gold Coast departures:
- Roundtrip transfers between the Gold Coast, Nerang or Canungra and the launch site
- Hot air balloon ride over the Gold Coast Hinterland region with expert commentary
- Breakfast, a glass of sparkling and time to explore at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards
- Mark the occasion with a commemorative certificate and digital photo package
Port Douglas departures:
- Hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands with expert commentary
- A glass of bubbles or juice upon landing
- Mark the occasion with a commemorative certificate and digital photo package
Your experience takes place at one of the following locations:
Brisbane: Meet your knowledgeable guide at Nerang or Canungra at 5am (exact meeting locations will be confirmed upon booking). You will be returned in an air-conditioned coach to your original meeting point at around 9.45am. Please note that Nerang and Canungra are just under an hour’s drive from Brisbane city centre.
Cairns: Be ready for pick-up at 5am from your central Cairns accommodation. Your included transfer will take you to the launch site in Mareeba (around one hour’s drive). You’ll be dropped back at your accommodation around 9.30am. Drop-off at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Skyrail or an alternative central Cairns location is available with prior notice.
Gold Coast: You’ll be picked up bright and early from your preferred Gold Coast, Nerang or Canungra location at approximately 5am (exact timing will be confirmed upon booking). The included transfer will take you to the launch site in the Gold Coast Hinterland. You’ll be dropped back at your accommodation at around 10.30am. Drop-off at major theme parks, shopping centres, or at departure locations for a number of Gold Coast Hinterland tours is available with prior notice.
Port Douglas: Make your own way to Mareeba Heritage Centre by 5am (meeting time will be confirmed upon booking), ready for your flight above the Atherton Tablelands. You will land back at the Mareeba Heritage Centre at approximately 8am.
Flights and accommodation are not included in your package and must be purchased separately.
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