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The Sunday Telegraph's Birds Eye View

The Sunday Telegraph's Jenny Stevens, flew with HOT AIR for a bird's eye view. As Jenny said, " The early mornings are lovely  – mild and exhilarating". Check out Jenny's hot air balloon flight here » Read More

Hot Air Balloon Rides - Featured in The Sunday Mail Dec 2 2007

Journalist Hannah Martin, featured the front page of The Sunday Mail Travel Section on HOT AIR. As Hannah says, " Little compares to the sensation of floating through the morning sky, sun rising behind the surrounding mountain range, with just the wind. It's peaceful, quiet and nothing short of spectacular".
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Hot Air
Gold Coast-Port Douglas-Cairns,
Queensland, Australia.
Phone : 1800 800 829.
hotair@hotair.com.au
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Cairns, Port Douglas and Gold Coast

Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Ride - Self Drive Option

From

$175

per person

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Hot Air Balloon Ride - Self Drive Option GoldSD30

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Your Hot Air Balloon Ride Itinerary
Time Hot Air Balloon Tour Experience

04.45 am

(Varies seasonally)

For those that want the freedom after ballooning to explore the Scenic Rim and Hinterland, this Hot Air Balloon package is ideal. On booking, we provide a Meeting Spot for you to drive to, within an easy drive of the Gold Coast or Brisbane. Our team recommend driving west, to the Hinterland, where balloon take-offs are at their optimum. Then hop on-board our coach for a short trip to our balloon launch site. Our team of pilots are Australia's most experienced with the record for most reliable balloon ride take-offs in the southern hemisphere.
05.45 - 06.15 am Always a surprise, always an impressive sight. Arrive at the launch site, to see the amazing Hot Air balloon inflation display. Did you know, our Hot Air balloons stand taller than a ten storey building?

Hop on-board to experience the fun and unique sensation of your first hot air balloon ride, floating gently above the spectacular Gold Coast Hinterland, in Queensland, Australia.
So much to see, but often it's the sensation of floating silently over this picturesque landscape at sunrise for your 30 minute hot air balloon flight, that really makes this such a special time. Breathe in the wide-open spaces and be amazed at the colourful spectacle of our other balloons in the morning sky.  
07.00 - 07.30 am A great team of pilots, expert, knowledgable and great guys are guiding your balloon and they have some amazing facts to share about Hot Air ballooning. A balloon hop and then time to chase the balloons. Your balloon crew driver is ready and waiting to answer all your questions and have a bit of fun. We're pleased to say that our team are a fun and highly trained and pride in maximising the enjoyment to be had on your first Hot Air balloon ride.After landing there are some Hot Air balloon pack-up games guaranteed for lots of laughs.
08.00 - 09.00 am Come down to earth and receive your Flight Certificate,  the ideal souvenir to show family and friends of your morning floating over the Hinterland. A short transfer back to your car and the rest of the morning is yours to explore the wonderful sights.

 
Suggestion
After your Hot Air balloon ride, Hot Air recommends staying in the spectacular Gold Coast Hinterland, Scenic Rim and  Mt Tambourine region to sample all that the region has to offer.
Inclusions Additional Recommendations
  • Air conditioned coach transfer from your car to Balloon Launch
  • Spectacular 30 minute Hot Air balloon ride 
  • Expert interpretive commentary
  • Cross Country Hot Air Balloon Chase
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
  • Walking shoes
  • Camera
  • Dress casual outdoor layered clothing.White clothing not recommended 
  • Peak Hat or Cap
Other Details
Tour Hot Air Balloon Ride - Self Drive Option 
Code GoldSD30
Adult $175 + $25 Compulsory Insurance Additional Levy
Senior/Student
Child
$170 + $25 Compulsory Insurance Additional Levy
$145 + $25 Compulsory Insurance Additional Levy

 

 

 
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Prices are valid for travel until 31st March 2009. Conditions of Travel.
Itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change.
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