Hot Air choses their take off locations for their excellent conditions throughout the year, as well as their spectacular scenery.  Hot Air doesn't fly in Port Douglas but we have return transfers available from Port Douglas. Hot Air flies on the Atherton Hinterland as Mareeba is a perfect place for hot air ballooning, just over one hour drive from Port Douglas. Hot Air Balloons are weather dependent, however Hot Air’s locations, a drive west of the Australian east coast in the Atherton Tablelands which is one of the most reliable in the world for ballooning