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Brisbane's closest Hot Air Balloon Flights - City & Country views - 1 hr flight!

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Brisbane, Australia
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Take to the skies during a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane
  • Flight over the Great Dividing Range, the Scenic Rim, and Ipswich countryside
  • Enjoy a sparkling wine toast and breakfast when you land
  • Assist with the inflation and deflation of the balloon, if you'd like

What's Included

  • Approx 1 hour balloon flight with scenic city & country views
  • Optional participation in the inflation & deflation process of the balloon
  • Sit down after flight restaurant breakfast
  • Professional Chief Pilot & Inflight Guide with over 30 years experience
  • Transport in air-conditioned vehicles and an open balloon basket!
  • Commemorative Flight certificate
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Self drive arrangements to meeting point required eg Own or rental car, Taxi, Uber or stay local

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.4:00 am

Itinerary

Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights (Pass By)

1

Ipswich Visitor Information Centre

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Ipswich

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Ipswich (Pass By)

Scenic Rim (Pass By)

Somerset Dam (Pass By)

3

Ipswich

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Fourthchild Café & Restaurant

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children (6 - 12 years) must be accompanied by an adult. No infants allowed.
  • Disabled passengers are able to balloon, although limitations do apply due to the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) regulations. CASA requires that all passengers are able to embark and disembark a balloon basket unassisted for safety reasons. No wheelchair facilities are available. Disabled persons participating in the balloon flight do so at their own risk and the company accepts no liability for any damage or injury caused. As the flight is for approximately 1 hour, passengers must be able to stand unaided for the duration of the flight. (ie: no additional aids such as seats, walkers, sticks or crutches are permitted in the basket). If in doubt, an able bodied person (friend or relative) must accompany the "slightly infirm" passenger.
  • Weight notification: For flight manifest purposes all passengers’ names and estimated weights (in kilograms). Please advise the booking office if any client is over 85 kilograms, or have any medical issues. As weight is an important factor in a hot air balloon; passengers weighing 110 Kg or over attracts a 50% surcharge. Due to safety factors passengers over 130kg cannot participate in hot air ballooning.
  • During any Government Health &/ or Covid restrictions, all passengers will be required to follow the FIHABF Health/ Covid 19 Policy & Safety Plan requirements, and comply with all Federal Government and Queensland Health requirements imposed at the time of your flight. Please familiarize yourself with any Government & Health authority mandates including the wearing of face masks and how it applies to you, prior to your flight. By booking tickets to attend this ballooning experience you accept these participation entry requirements.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 206 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The best experience you could wish for

Desda_C, Mar 2024
It was something to tick off their bucket list and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience, company was great with information of the area they went across and breakfast was a great treat to top off the morning.

Fantastic. Tour operators are...

Janet_L, Dec 2015
Fantastic. Tour operators are professionals. I felt safe and enjoyed every minute!

magnifique !

jefg_m, Mar 2025
tres bonne organisation avec une équipe professionnelle de haut niveau ! ballade superbe dans un paysage somptueux on attends les photos Graeme ! G' day ! et encore merci jeff @ Chantal @ Stephanie

From $355.64

per person

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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On average, this is booked 32 days in advance.

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