Our professional tour guides will deliver you to the launch site pre-dawn for you to witness the impressive scene of balloons being inflated - once inflated they stand taller than a ten storey building.
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!
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 head to our exclusive boutique vineyard for a delicious hot breakfast, continental buffet and toast the sensational flight experience with a glass of sparkling wine.
Inclusions
- We provide a full hot air ballooning experience
- Pre flight refreshment provided
- Comprehensive photo pack with portraits, candids, inflight, inside balloon & group shots valued at $80 included
- Hot Air pilot signed commemorative certificate
- Delicious plated hot breakfast with continental buffet options
- A glass of sparkling wine & wine tasting included
- Interesting and educational expert commentary
- Personalised safety presentation
- Personalised weather updates, email & SMS communication
- Comfortable air conditioned company vehicles used for transfers with real time tracking for customer convenience
- An all inclusive price, no extra costs ever
Highlights
- Stunning Hinterland departure guaranteed
- Expert condition-based flying approach, to prioritise safety & deliver a unique, unforgettable experience everyday with the best flight time
- Certified, professional & experienced pilots
- Friendly & professionally trained tour guides / drivers
- Exclusive, picturesque winery experience for breakfast
- Fly with the BEST and most EXPERIENCED balloon operator in Australia.
- Hot Air's pilots have more flight hours than any other operator in the Southern Hemisphere. They know every inch of the local area ensuring you have the most amazing, safe and comfortable hot air balloon flight
Time
- The hot air ballooning Gold Coast experience including breakfast departs between approximately 3.25am - 4.30am from your hotel and returns between 9.45am and 10.30am. Please note pick up times are seasonal and can change depending on the time of the sunrise. It is highly recommended to reconfirm your booking on arrival to the Gold Coast and confirm your hotel pick up time to avoid disappointment
Hotel Pickup
- Pick up is available from accommodation in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Main Beach, Southport between 3.50am and 4.30am, or you can meet at Nerang or Canungra
What To Bring
- It is recommended that you wear long pants and closed in shoes - no heels, slippers or skirts please
- Bring a jacket as it gets quite cool as the sun rises and please avoid white clothes
- Carry hats, sunglasses, and a fully charged phone or camera for taking pictures
- If your flight time is from April to October (in winter), you need to wear warm clothes to prevent the cold; in other months, there will be warm airflow due to the burning of hot air balloons, so you do not need to wear warm clothes
Additional Information
- Children under 3 years old cannot participate
- Children 3 - 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- Children aged 13-17 years old can travel on the balloon flight by themselves, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of the tour
- You will need to be agile enough to negotiate steps, climbing into the basket and standing for the duration of the flight
- Pregnant women after 12 weeks of pregnancy are not able to fly
- If you have participated in diving the previous day you are not suited to this activity
- Passengers with medical conditions or that have accessibility issues, please check with your doctor or specialist prior to booking
- At no time will a passenger be allowed to fly if their judgment is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription medicine
- Due to weight and safety restrictions, handbags and backpacks may not be carried on the hot air balloon. Please do not bring large bags.
- Unless the camera fails, digital photos will be provided every flight. If the camera fails, no compensation or refund will be given
- Please note that the timings might be adjusted due to seasonal changes, and the specific schedule is subject to the reservation confirmation you received
- Please note: Our classic flight provides a full flight experience to suit the prevailing conditions
- All bookings are weather dependent, and in the case of bad weather your booking will be rescheduled
Terms And Conditions
Please see our Terms & Conditions here: https://cdn.clubconnect.com.au/assets/catalogueType/2/miscPDF/141368.pdf
Cancellation Policy
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
- It is highly recommended to reconfirm your booking on arrival to the Gold Coast and confirm your hotel pick up departure and pick up time.
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details are included on your tour voucher
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of the tour. Vouchers presented on a mobile device are also accepted
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements