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 Hinterland and Scenic Rim region for an experience like never before.
After we gently touch back down, you'll be driven a short distance to our exclusive vineyard and treated to a delicious spread of fresh pastries and fruits, sizzling bacon and eggs, plus cereals, juices, and of course, your glass of bubbles to toast the incredible morning!
Inclusions
- Complimentary digital photo package worth $80 auto emailed to you on the same day after your flight
- Air insurance levy fee ($30)
- Air conditioned coach transfers to balloon launch and landing sites
- Spectacular Classic 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.
- Full Hot Breakfast & sparkling wine
- Access to O'Reilly's Historic Grand Homestead & Vineyard
- Access to O'Reilly's extensive grounds bordering Canungra Creek
- Meet the gorgeous Alpacas at O'Reilly's Vineyard
- Wine tasting from O'Reilly's fabulous cellar collection
- Expert interpretive commentary
- Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
- Return Air Conditioned Coach Transfer from Nerang or Canungra
Time
- Daily, time varies with the season and will be advised upon booking (pre-dawn pick up)
- Pick up is available from Nerang or Canungra between 3.50am and 5am depending on the time of the year
- The Brisbane Hot Air Ballooning experience including breakfast will conclude between 9.45am and 10.30am
Departure Location
- Nerang or Canungra meeting point
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 and sunglasses, and a fully charged camera for taking pictures
- Bottle of water, spending money
- 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
- Fly with Australia's most experienced and reliable balloon operator
- 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
- 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
- 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 must be able to climb up the 1.2 meter foothold ladder into the hot air balloon basket without assistance
- You must be able to stand for the duration of the flight
- Pregnant women and those who participated in diving the previous day 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
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
- 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 day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice