Ballooning Gold Coast and Whale Watching

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.

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.

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.

Come down to earth and it's a short drive to O'Reilly's Grand Homestead & Boutique Vineyard.  Our breakfast is a real highlight!  We have exclusive access to O'Reillys Canungra Valley Vineyard - take a sneak peak at our virtual tour. 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.

Return by Air conditioned coach transfers to your hotel for a bit of R and R , before your exciting afternoon watching the Whales as they cruise past Surfers Paradise on their annual migration

WHALE WATCHING CRUISE!  Note Whale Watching tour may be taken on a seperate day if you wish in which case you can also choose to travel on the morning whale watching cruise with Whales in Paradise

Arrange to arrive at the Whales in Paradise wharf - the only whale watching boat conveniently departing from the heart of downtown Surfers Paradise. Right by the Helm Bar, just over the road towards the river from Circle on Cavill. (No transfer included)

Cruise down the Nerang River and checkout all the amazing homes and Surfers Paradise skyline on the way to the Seaway. Cruise past Palazzo Versace and the Marina Mirage.

Be amongst it as the expert crew guarantee their 100% Daily sightings record (or a free return cruise), there will be smaller groups aboard this boat than others, and you'll have the closest encounters with Mahi Mahi the boat of choice, you'll be travelling close to the action and not jostling for position to see. There will be a unique commentary from our Marine Naturalist and plenty of photo opportunities before we head for home amazed by your encounters with the giant whales on their migration.

Afternoon Tea included on the cruise back to Surfers Paradise

Arrive Wharf Side in downtown Surfers ready to head home or straight out to dinner maybe at Circle on Cavill right over the road

The 2013 Whale Watching season will be from June to November approximately.