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Ballooning & Scenic Hinterland Tour Day Tour to Springbrook National Park
The Gold Coast hinterland is one of the best kept secrets, enjoy it from the air & up close, with this combo where you go hot air ballooning & after enjoy driving to Springbrook National Park, Natural Arch & Tropical Fruit World
YOUR ITINERARY
| 04.45 am | Drive to your Hot Air balloon ride launch site. A choice of transport options available. Air conditioned coach transfers from The Spit to Broadbeach or join us at one of our convenient Meeting Points. Our team of pilots are Australia's most experienced with the record for most reliable balloon ride take-offs in the southern hemisphere. Our team recommend driving west, to the Gold Coast Hinterland, where balloon take-offs are at their optimum. Your confirmed Pickup/Meeting time will be issued as soon as you Reserve your booking. | |
| 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 & 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. |
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| 07.00 - 07.30 am | Our team of pilots, expert, knowledgeable and great guys are guiding your balloon & have some amazing facts to share with you about your hot air balloon ride this morning. Experience the joys of this historic form of flight. Your balloon crew driver, is ready and waiting to answer all your questions and have a bit of fun. We're pleased to say, our team are fun and highly trained crew, well practiced in maximising the enjoyment to be had, on your first hot air balloon ride. After landing, of course their is some hot air balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs. | |
| 08.00 - 09.15 am | Come down to earth and it's a short drive to O'Reilly's Grand Homestead & Boutique Vineyard. Relax in the historic surroundings with a glass of champagne to toast your morning. A full freshly cooked breakfast, pastries, fresh juices, eggs & bacon, cereals & fruit is all yours as you relax in the serenity of the vineyard, on the verandah of this picturesque grand Queenslander. | |
| 09.45 - 10.30 am | Air conditioned coach transfers to either Movieworld, Dreamworld, Seaworld or WetnWild. Please advise us when you book online, which Theme Park drop you require. | |
| Suggestion | Stay onboard our air conditioned coach for a drop off to your Theme Park fo Choice - Free! Same day after ballooning with Hot Air | |
| SCENIC HINTERLAND DAY TOUR - SEPERATE DAY - TO SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK AND THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND | ||
| 8am Approx | Collected from your hotel for the days adventure. Pickup offered to hotels within 1km of the Gold Coast Highway (check with us upon booking) | |
| Morning | Spectacular World Heritage listed Springbrook Mountain, 5 cascading waterfalls, one of the world’s oldest living forests nestled over 1000m above the Surfers Paradise skyline, home to some of Australia’s rarest animal species. Experience all of the highlights of Springbrook including 2000 year old Antarctic Beech Trees, Purlingbrook Falls, Rainbow Falls, Goomalarah Falls and stand on the outer rim of the extinct Tweed Shield Volcano at the Best Of All Lookout. Your own tour and nature guide accompanies you on each walk as they share local knowledge on these ancient majestic forests | |
| Lunch | Decide for yourself, myth or legend as you investigate the evidence behind the many sightings of one of Australia’s unsolved animal mysteries, the Yowie, as you dine at Springbrook Homestead guaranteed to please. Lunch Optional extra | |
| Early Afternoon | Feed the Rainbow Lorikeets and take photos that will last a lifetime. Walk through sub tropical World Heritage Listed national parks. Feel the spray of water on your face as it crashes and swirls into a natural rock archway known as Natural Arch formed over millions of years, home to yet another of Australia’s magical wonders the glow worm | |
| Later Afternoon | Ever had a Chocolate Pudding fruit or a Red Dragon? These are just two of the many exotic fruits up for complimentary seasonal tasting as you visit Tropical Fruit World, a real treat destination for your tastebuds! | |
| Approx 5.30pm | Return ALL NEW LUXURY AIR CONDITIONED COACHES Free Hotel / Motel pick up and return within 1km of Gold Coast Highway, DEPARTS DAILY 7 DAYS A WEEK |
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INCLUSIONS
- Air conditioned coach transfers to Hot Air Balloon Launch Site
- Free Hotel Pickups / Meeting Point Maps
- Spectacular 30 minute Hot Air balloon ride
- Full Hot Breakfast & Champagne
- Access to O'Reilly's Grand Homestead & Vineyard Cellar Door Visit
- Expert interpretive commentary
- Cross Country Hot Air Balloon Chase
- Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
- Drop off on Air Conditioned Coach to either Movieworld/Dreamworld/Seaworld/Wet'nWild.
Scenic Hinterland Day Tour HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED (Seperate Day):
- Coach Touring
- Full Commentary
- Hand Feeding of Birds
- Guided Walks
- Springbrook National Park
- Visit 5 Waterfalls
- See Largest Volcanic Caldera in the Southern Hemisphere
- Numinbah Valley
- Natural Arch
- Tropical Fruit World
- Fruit Tasting Included
- Travel through Sugar Cane Farms
- See prominent Mt Warning, a remaining Volcanic Plug from ancient times
- All National Park Fees included
WHAT TO BRING
- Walking shoes
- Camera
- Dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended.
- Peak Hat
PRICE AND OTHER DETAILS
| Tour | Hot Air Balloon Ride including Champagne Breakfast and a Free Gold Coast Theme Park Drop Off | Code | Gold30Springbrook&Parks |
| Adult | * $275+$30 Compulsory Additional Levy= $305 (SAVE $25 from Seperate Retail) | Child 4-14yrs | * $215+$30 Compulsory Additional Levy= $245 |
| Senior | * $275+$30 Compulsory Additional Levy= $305 | Student | * $275+$30 Compulsory Additional Levy= $305 |
| Prices are valid for travel until 31st March 2011. Conditions of Travel. Itinerary times approximate and are subject to change. | |||
UPGRADES
| Extended Hot Air Balloon Ride including Champagne Breakfast - Fly for Longer just $90 extra at Checkout | view details |
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