Top Queensland Hot Air Balloon Rides

Your professional tour guides will deliver you to the launch site pre-dawn for you to witness the impressive scene of balloons being inflated. When the balloon is ready, step into the basket with your experienced pilot; feel the peace and serenity of floating above the countryside, see the rolling hills and open fields, set against the stunning backdrop of the rising sun. There is nothing in the world like the feeling of floating gently above the earth. Breathe in the fresh air, enjoy sweeping views of the famous Gold Coast Hinterland and Scenic Rim on one side then look towards the coast to see the skyline dotted with towering buildings - it's the best of both worlds! Your very experienced pilots will slowly guide the balloon down to the landing point, where the fun continues, we all pitch in and fold up the balloon itself, have a laugh and take some more photos. Finally we head to for a delicious hot breakfast, continental buffet beachside view

Get a bird’s-eye perspective of Tropical North Queensland on an unforgettable hot air balloon flight at sunrise. Soar over the Atherton Tablelands as golden sunlight breaks across beautiful farmlands, rivers, and forests. Choose the duration of your flights and enjoy pickup and drop-off from your Cairns, Northern Beaches, or Palm Cove hotel. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful way to start your day!

The forested valleys and vine-clad hills of Brisbane’s Scenic Rim area are even more magnificent when viewed from above. With this tour, make an early start to catch the sunrise and float over the picturesque landscapes in a hot air balloon. After admiring the views, celebrate your flight with a glass of sparkling wine and a scrumptious hot buffet breakfast at a local vineyard.

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sun's first light as you float above the beautiful rainforest covered hills in the peace and serenity of a hot air balloon. Our experienced pilot will fly you over the stunningly lush Atherton Tablelands region for an experience like never before. After we gently touch back down, you’ll enjoy a light snack and toast to the incredible morning with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice. After your flight you will be emailed a voucher for a 3 course meal for Lunch or Dinner at Lemoncello's Restaurant

Enjoy a hot air balloon ride, champagne breakfast, and a tour of Springbrook National Park on this group tour that will last about half a day. You’ll see the sunrise from up in the air and look down on the Gold Coast below. You’ll have a full breakfast buffet with included champagne, followed by a guided walk through one of Australia's oldest forests with 2000 year old trees and waterfalls.

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a hot air balloon. Our experienced pilot will fly you over the stunningly lush Gold Coast Hinterland and Scenic Rim region for an experience like never before. Enjoy our spectacular breakfast where you will be treated to a delicious spread of fresh pastries and fruits, sizzling bacon and eggs, plus cereals, juices. PLUS Experience the thrill of skydiving without the plane at iFLY in Surfers Paradise. Suitable for ages 3 to 103, indoor skydiving offers a safe, exhilarating, and inclusive adventure for everyone. The entire experience lasts just 90 minutes.

The spread of the Gold Coast hinterland—its vineyards, pastures, and forest—can only be taken in from the air, which is hard to arrange yourself. Drift over it by hot-air balloon at dawn instead, picked up first from your Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach accommodation. Come back down to a buffet breakfast with sparkling wine at a local vineyard.

Get a different perspective on the Gold Coast by soaring over it in a hot air balloon. Get a bird's eye view over the city or hinterland, (depending on the wind pattern) and enjoy plenty of room to move around and take photos in Australia's only basket with doors. You have the option of helping to pack the balloon up afterward and will also receive a photo and movie package.

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sun's first light as you float above the beautiful rainforest covered hills in the peace and serenity of a hot air balloon. Our experienced pilot will fly you over the stunningly lush Atherton Tablelands region for an experience like never before. After we gently touch back down, you’ll enjoy the incredible morning with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice. From there our team will deliver you to the Marlin Marina for your next thrilling experience, a 35 minute jet boat ride on the Trinity Inlet. This ride is filled with spins, slides and adrenaline pumping speeds and in between the captain will provide you with some great information on Cairns and the region.

Watch the sunrise over Queensland’s mesmerizing landscapes with this thrilling hot air balloon flight from Brisbane. Take to the skies above Ipswich and enjoy unforgettable aerial views over the historic town, the Great Dividing Range and the Scenic Rim. Enjoy the best of both worlds as you float over serene countryside and city streets, then celebrate your safe landing with a sparkling wine breakfast and a personalized flight certificate.

Marvel at the Gold Coast from above on an exciting 30-minute hot air balloon ride! Maximize your time with a short but scenic route and float over the golden beaches, shimmering waterways and forested hinterlands on a thrilling flight. Best of all: your sunrise flight means you’ll see the landscapes at their most magical, beneath the ethereal glow of the rising sun.

Pre-dawn our professional tour guide team will collect you from your accommodation and deliver you to the launch site for you to witness the impressive scene of hot air balloons being inflated. Once the balloon is ready, step into the basket with your experienced pilot; feel the peace and serenity of floating above the rainforest-covered hills, mountains and tablelands set against the stunning backdrop of the rising sun in the sky. Breathe in the fresh air, enjoy sweeping views of the Atherton Tablelands on one side then look towards the coast and Great Barrier Reef - it's the best of both worlds! Our very experienced pilots will slowly guide the balloon down to the landing point, where the fun continues, we all pitch in and fold up the balloon itself, have a laugh and take some more photos. Finally we came together with the pilot and ground crew for a chat and to toast the sensational flight experience with a glass of sparkling wine. Bonus - 3 Course meal at Ochre

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Seeing the Atherton Tablelands' rainforest, wetlands, and waterfalls in one sweep isn't possible from the ground. Drift over them by hot-air balloon from Cairns instead, taking in the bush, the ranges, and the wildlife below as the light comes up. Your pilot points out the landscape's geology and history along the way, so you get the story behind what you're looking at, not just the view.

Soak up magnificent views of the Gold Coast from a spectacular vantage point: a hot-air balloon. Drift gracefully over pristine white-sand beaches, picturesque waterways, the towering skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise, and the Gold Coast Hinterland beyond during a thrilling sunrise flight. After, savor a decadent hotel buffet with Champagne. The flight’s early-morning departure means the rest of your day is free for other activities.