English-speaking professional driver/guide
A complimentary digital photo package worth $80 auto emailed to you on the same day after your flight
Air conditioned coach transfers to balloon launch and landing sites
Free hotel pickups or meeting point maps
Spectacular Classic Hot Air Balloon ride over the Gold Coast Hinterland
Expert interpretive commentary
Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
Air insurance levy fee ($30)
Free complimentary entry to Cairns Aquarium (Valid for the same day as your Hot Air Balloon flight)
Other personal expenses
Transfer back to the accommodation after the aquarium visit
Participants must be aged 3+ to participate in this activity
Children aged 5-13 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 17+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Children aged 14 -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 metre 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 judgement 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
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
It is recommended that you wear long pants and closed in shoes - no heels, slippers or skirts please
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
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Experience a magical hot air balloon ride over the breathtaking Atherton Tablelands at sunrise. Capture stunning bird’s-eye view photos as you glide above lush, rainforest-covered hills, soaking in the tranquility of the early morning. Your experienced pilot will guide you through this unforgettable journey, offering insights into the stunning landscape below.
After landing, enjoy a light snack and toast your adventure with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice. Following your flight, you’ll be dropped off at the Cairns Aquarium, where you can explore Australia’s only 10-meter Deep Reef Tank, a 360-degree Oceanarium, a 20-meter underwater tunnel, and a mangrove boardwalk.