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Expert Pilots
to guide you
Fly Like a Bird
Go where the wind blows
Over 25 Years
Ballooning experience
“Our pilot Frank is so passionate about flying. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything from start to finish. Up in the air you don't even feel like you're moving. Ir is the most peaceful experience...”
- Damien
Over 600 Reviews on TripAdvisor
Spectacular Awesome Amazing
Tour Code
Gclassic
Set your alarm for an early start - believe us, it’s worth it! You will be greeted by our staff at the meeting point before being transported a short ride to the launch site where you’ll experience the magic of the balloon finishing the inflation process. Meet you pilot and ground crew upon boarding your aircraft, and then as the day begins, lift off and take to the skies! Your pilot's incredible knowledge and passion for flying is infectious, making this a wonderfully rewarding experience, and providing you with the service and safety you deserve.
The Hinterland is a region renowned for its natural beauty and provides perfect conditions for a balloon flight, with temperate weather, stable wind conditions and breathtaking views.
Your flight time will be between 40 minutes and one hour, weather and wind depending, taking you anywhere up to 4,000 feet above the volcanic paradise, rolling green pastures and waterways of the Scenic Rim.
Enjoy the tranquillity and sense of adventure, with no two flights being the same. You always know where you will launch, but not always sure where you will end up. It is a wonderous, peaceful and romantic experience.
FROM $390* per person you can finally lift off with Hot Air……
- Balloon flight up to 60minutes
- Return transfers from selected Gold Coast Hotels
- Digital download inflight photos
- Complimentary cold brew coff
- Complimentary YF Jucie and Healthy shots selection
- Signed flight certificate from your pilot
- Glass of Champagne
- Hot Breakfast at vineyard
- All levies are included
- Complimentary bottle of O'Reillys Sparkling wine to take home
- Spectacular Classic Hot Air Balloon ride
- Airconditioned Transfers from selected gold Coast hotels
- Photos Included
- Peace of Mind with Your Booking
- Glass of bubbly after your flight
- Hot Breakfast at vineyard
- Commemorative Certificate
- COVID-Safe Management Plan in place
- Complimentary bottle of O'reillys Sparkling wine
Limited spaces available.
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Common Questions
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If we have to cancel due to bad weather we will give you the option to rebook for another day, convert your original booking to a Gift Voucher valid for 3 years (back-dated to the purchase date), or 100% refund. We have a very high take-off rate and have the best locations in the world for reliability & hot air ballooning.
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It is a safety requirement for Hot Air that all of our travellers are able to walk from the bus across to the balloon basket, board the basket via two foot holes (1.2m in height) and stand for the duration of the flight, all unassisted.
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From a purely practical point of view, we take off at a different location everyday as it is dependant on wind direction and speed. Whilst we're pretty good at forecasting, we never ultimately know in advance exactly where the launch site will be and the decision on a launch site location is only taken just before dawn. As a result, we are unable to guide anyone to a launchsite in time, given the huge potential flight area. There are also logistical and legal obligations surrounding entry to launch sites by private vehicles. The short answer is no. We can meet you at one of our designated meeting points instead, and provide transfers to the launchsite in our vehicles.
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Hot Air ballooning can be very weather dependent and our experienced pilots will keep a very close eye on the conditions leading up to your flight. If the weather conditions do not permit us to depart from Cairns we will advise you by 5pm the evening before you travel. We will then offer you an alternative date to travel or a full refund. If you wish to make any changes to your booking please advise us 48hrs or more prior to you departure to be able to make changes with no penalty.
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All ballooning in Cairns - and indeed, Australia - 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 Atherton Tablelands where we fly, 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.
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Yes you can still fly in a hot air balloon if you are 95kg. For anyone over 100kg travelling please advise us when you book so we can note it. This will help us with our balloon allocations on the morning.
Flight Location: The Gold Coast Hinterland
Approximately one hour inland from the Gold Coast, the Hinterland(also known as the Scenic Rim) is a region renowned for it’s natural beauty.
The Hinterland provides perfect conditions for hot air ballooning, with temperature weather, stable wind conditions and breathtaking views.
Our balloon launch site is specifically chosen to deliver sweeping views of Lamington National Park & Mr. Tamborine providing our customers with incredible photo opportunities and great views of local birds and wildlife.
What to bring
Your ticket
Walking shoes
Camera
Dress: casual outdoor layered clothing. (White clothing not recommended).
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Bottle of water
Important information
- - Prices are valid for travel until 31st March 2022. Conditions of Travel.
- - Rebooking fee of $50 per person applies if customers no shows for their day of travel
- - For Passengers with Weight or Mobility or Pregnancy queries - please phone us to discuss before booking online.
- - 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 present 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 is minimum 40 minute flight
- - Where photos are included in your package, these are subject to availability. Conditions of Travel, 21.4.
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Your Itinerary
Times vary seasonally
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05.00 - 06.30 AM
Board your aircraft, meet your pilot and crew before taking off and experiencing the unique sensation of hot air balloon flight. Savour the Gold Coast Hinterland landscape as day begins.
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06.30 - 07.30 AM
Come back to earth and experience the magic of your giant balloon as it gently deflates.
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08.00 - 10.00 AM
Be transferred to O'Reilly's Vineyard for a full breakfast with champagne. Wander the grounds of the Historical Homestead property and meet some of the wildlife! Return transfers to your pick up location.
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Our Crew
Australia’s leading team of experienced ballooning pilots, takes off daily here in Queensland. Our 8-pilot team fly the most extensive fleet of hot air balloons in Australia, ranging in size from 2 passenger baskets up to Australia’s biggest balloon.
Meet our Chief Pilot, Jay
Jay has been flying balloons for over 20 years, experienced in flying many different types of hot air balloons over two continents, his knowledge of balloon flight operation is extensive.
Jay is Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) endorsed to fly Australia’s largest commercial balloons.
Whether it’s a flight over the wilds of Africa lightning an elephant or over the Australian outback sighting kangaroos, Jay is skilled at operating over a variety of terrains and flight conditions.
In-flight pilot commentary by Jay is a highlight commented on by many of the visitors that balloon under his command.