Hot Air Balloon Ride with The Langham Breakfast and Free Wet n Wild Theme Park Drop Off
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 - and free drop off to Wet n Wild
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 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 accommodation in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Main Beach or meet at Nerang or Canungra. Air conditioned coach transfers to our Hot Air Balloon launch site. Your confirmed Pickup/Meeting time will be issued as soon as you Reserve your booking.
Our team of pilots are Australia's most experienced with the record for most reliable balloon ride take-offs in the southern hemisphere.
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 classic 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 there is some hot air balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs.
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 Wet n Wild.
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.
Storage onboard our air conditioned coach for your day pack of swimmers, additional clothing for your day at your Gold Coast Theme Park is available.
- Complimentary digital photo package worth $135 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
- Swimming costume & towel for Wet n Wild
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.
