Gold Coast Classic Ballooning with 5 Star Beachside Breakfast
Spectacular Balloon Flight
Soar over the lush Gold Coast Hinterland and Scenic Rim with our expert pilots
5-Star Beachside Breakfast
Full buffet breakfast at Akoya Restaurant, The Langham Gold Coast - absolute beachfront, overlooking the Pacific Ocean
Return Coach Transfers
Air-conditioned coach transfers from selected hotel pickup locations - fully included
Sparkling Wine Toast
Complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice to celebrate your flight
Free Digital Photo Package
Complimentary souvenir photo set delivered digitally - worth $135
Commemorative Flight Certificate
A signed keepsake to mark your Gold Coast morning
Ever wondered what it feels like to float across the silent early-morning landscape in a hot air balloon? Take to the skies for an unforgettable journey guided by Australia's most experienced balloon operator - then ground yourself in luxury with a gourmet breakfast at The Langham, the Gold Coast's premier five-star beachfront hotel. With a dedicated ground crew and expert pilot, your morning is safe, seamless, and genuinely spectacular.
🌊 Breakfast with an ocean view
After we gently touch down, you'll be driven to Akoya Restaurant within the prestigious Langham Hotel - positioned on an absolute beachfront address between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. This natural light-filled space offers direct views over the Pacific Ocean, with an abundant buffet catering to all dietary requirements. From the rolling green hills of the hinterland to the sparkling shoreline - it's the ultimate Gold Coast morning.
🚌 Your transfer and meeting point options
To make your morning as smooth as possible, we offer several ways to join us. Read the options below and choose what works best for your situation:
🏨 Option 1 - Hotel Pickup (Included)
Pickup is available from accommodation in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Main Beach and Southport between 3:50 AM and 4:30 AM. Your return transfer from The Langham is fully included.
🏄 Option 2 - Kurrawa Surf Club Recommended for Self-Drivers
Drive yourself to our preferred coastal meeting point at Kurrawa Surf Club, Broadbeach. Leave your car and join our coach - we'll take you to the launch site, to breakfast at The Langham, and back to your car afterward.
📍 Full directions and parking information →🌄 Option 3 - Hinterland Meeting Points (Nerang or Canungra)
Prefer a hinterland start? You can meet us at Nerang Fair or the Canungra Visitor Information Centre.
⚠️ Please note: If you choose a hinterland meeting point, you will need to self-drive to The Langham for breakfast after the flight. Return transfers to Nerang or Canungra are not included.
Return Times
Return times can vary depending on the season and daily operations. You’ll usually be back between 10:15am and 11:30am.
Important Note
Drop-off times are approximate and may change due to weather, traffic, or other on-the-day factors. If you’ve got time-sensitive plans (like flights, transfers, or other tours), please check with us before booking so we can advise you properly.
We’d rather be honest than have you stressed!
Pick up from selected Gold Coast hotels or one of our convenient meeting points .Relax in our air-conditioned coaches as we head to the launch site. Your confirmed time will be issued upon booking. Arrive to witness the spectacular sight of the balloon inflation - our balloons stand taller than a ten-storey building and are a true highlight of the morning!
Take to the skies with Australia’s most experienced pilots. You’ll enjoy a spectacular 40–60 minute flight over the Gold Coast Hinterland, taking in vistas from the Scenic Rim mountains to the city skyline. Learn the secrets of the flight path with expert commentary from your pilot. After landing, join the crew for some light-hearted pack-up games - it’s a fun, traditional part of the ballooning experience.
After working up an appetite, we’ll whisk you back to the coast. Enjoy a sumptuous 5-star Full buffet Breakfast at Akoya, located within the prestigious Langham Hotel. You will have up to one hour to relax in sophisticated surroundings, soak in the ocean views, and toast your morning adventure before your return transfer departs.
Following breakfast, our coach departs for return transfers to your hotel or the Kurrawa meeting point.
5-Star Flexibility: Because of our prime beachside location, you may choose to skip the return transfer and spend more time enjoying The Langham’s facilities or exploring the Surfers Paradise foreshore. The G:link light rail is just a short walk away, giving you the freedom to return to your accommodation at your own pace. Most guests opting for the return coach are dropped off between 10:15 am and 11:30 am.
- Complimentary digital photo package worth $130 auto emailed to you on the same day after your flight
- Air conditioned coach transfers to balloon launch and landing sites
- Free Hotel Pickups/Meeting Point Maps
- Spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride over the Gold Coast Hinterland
- Enjoy vistas across mist-blanketed valleys from the Scenic Rim's rainforest mountains to the Gold Coast city skyline.
- Luxurious 5-star beachside breakfast at The Langham
- Expert interpretive commentary
- Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
- Return Air Conditioned Coach Transfer: Hotel /Meeting Place/Shopping Centre/Theme Park (Maps and details here)
- Your ticket
- Walking shoes
- Camera
- Dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended.
- Peak Hat & sunglasses
- Bottle of water
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.
