Ballooning Cairns and Great Adventures Outer Barrier Reef
Green Island operator Fuel Levy payable upon boarding, additional Adult $10 and Child $5
Hot Air Balloon Flight
Spectacular shared balloon flight over the Cairns region
Complimentary Cold Beverage
Refreshment provided before your flight
Sparkling Wine and Juice on Landing
Celebrate your flight with a glass of sparkling wine or juice
Light Snack on Landing
Digital Photo Package
Professional photos from your flight, delivered digitally
Snorkelling
Enjoy snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef
Semi-Submersible coral viewing
Explore the reef from within the airconditioned semi-submersible vessel
Hot & Cold buffet lunch
indulge in a delicious buffet luch onboard the vessel
Underwater Observatory
View the marine life without getting your hair wet with their underwater coral viewing observatory
Coach Transfers
Air-conditioned coach transfers from selected hotel pickup locations, Tour concludes at Reef Fleet Terminal
Door to door transfers Pick-up at hotel by a Hot Air coach for your special package tour, one hour transfer, pickup times confirmed on booking.
Experience the fun & unique sensation of hot air ballooning in the Atherton Tablelands, Australia. Enjoy the picturesque landscape as the day begins. Relax and breathe in the wide-open spaces! We have Australia's largest fleet of balloons and a fun and highly trained crew to ensure you maximise the fun of your morning ballooning with Hot Air.
Keep an eye out for wallabies, kangaroos and other local wildlife, seeing them from high in a hot air balloon, is something you’ll never forget.
Return and Landing, balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs.
After hot air ballooning, your coach transfer takes you to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, please look for the Great Adventures check-in counter. Boarding is at 10.10am.
Depart Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Barrier Reef platform. On the way you can enjoy morning tea as well as seeing a reef presentation and snorkelling demonstration.
Arrive at the Outer Barrier Reef platform. Choose your reef activities including semi-submersible coral viewing, Snorkelling directly from the platform, underwater observatory for coral and fish viewing. Other prebooked activities are also available including helicopter, diving & scuba-doo.
Enjoy a delicious hot & cold buffet lunch including tea & coffee. More free time to enjoy the great barrier reef.
Return back to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal via Green Island. Enjoy afternoon tea along the way. Then your transfer back to your accommodation.
- Cairns accommodation transfers (Transfer Details here)
- Spectacular Hot Air balloon ride
- Expert interpretive commentary
- Glass of bubbly or juice on landing
- Digital photo package
- Free Commemorative Balloon Flight Certificate
- Morning & Afternoon Tea
- Snorkelling
- Semi-Submersible coral viewing
- Underwater Observatory
- Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch
- Your ticket
- Walking shoes
- Camera
- Dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended.
- Peak Hat & sunglasses
- Bottle of water
- Swimming costume
- Sunscreen
- Spending money
- $6.50 per person to pay EMC Levy to reef operator
Tour Conditions:
- Prices are valid for travel until 31st March 2027. Conditions of Travel.
- Prices may vary by day, season, and/or availability. Price is displayed at checkout.
- For Passengers with Weight or Mobility queries please phone us to discuss before booking online.
- Pregnant persons beyond 3 months (13 weeks) of pregnancy are not permitted to fly.
- Prices are $AUD per person.
- All times are an INDICATION only. Please note that times do change summer/winter/spring, exact start times given on receipt of your full booking details
- 100% charge applies if passengers fail to fly on the morning booked. 24 hours notice is required for changes. Re-booking is subject to availability and possible
at a fee, please ask us. - Classic flight provides a full flight experience to suit the prevailing flying conditions
- Where photos are included in your package, these are subject to availability. Conditions of Travel, 21.4.
- For self-drive (drive to meet us) please check and plan your drive according to QLD Dept. of Transport and Main Roads Current Conditions.
Great Adventures - Great Barrier Reef Tours from Cairns
