All ballooning in Australia and the Gold Coast have early morning departures only. Ballooning requires cool air temperatures and stable wind patterns that are most reliable in the early hours of the morning within the first few hours of daylight. On the Gold Coast we are fortunate to have some of the best ballooning conditions in the world. We schedule departures daily all year round with a great take off rate. You will also agree that the early morning is a spectacular time to witness views from above.