Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Ride (30 Minutes)

Experience Australia's favorite hot air balloon ride with a spectacular 30 minute Gold Coast Hinterland Hot Air Balloon Ride!

After an early start with hotel pick-up, you'll float up to watch the sun rise over the rolling hills of the majestic Gold Coast hinterland. Enjoy sweeping views of Tamborine Mountain and Lamington National Park and to the east, the shimmering tall towers of the Gold Coast skyline. Your professional pilot will provide you with detailed explanations of landmarks and places of interest along the way.

Upon landing you'll have the chance to take part in a fun game of folding and packing up the hot-air balloon. Afterwards, for those who have purchased the breakfast package, you will be taken to O'Reilly's Vineyard's historic Grand Homestead. Enjoy a crisp glass of champagne and a delicious hot breakfast in the relaxing surroundings of this beautiful homestead. Stroll the tranquil grounds or enjoy a visit the Cellar Door for some complimentary tastings - all included for free.

Book your 30 minute Gold Coast Hinterland Hot Air Balloon ide online with us today!

Self-Drive Itinerary:

• 5:30-7:00 am: Drive to the meeting location (activity start time varies seasonally).

• 7:00-7:30 am: Enjoy a 30 minute flight with detailed explanation of each landscape by the experienced pilot.
  

• 7:30-8:15 am: Land safely and take part in the folding and packing the hot-air balloon games. 

• 8:30-9:30 am: Stroll the tranquil grounds of O'Reilly's Vineyard's historic Grand Homestead or enjoy a visit to the Cellar Door for some complimentary tastings.
  

• 9:45 am: Drive back to your hotel.

Transfer Itinerary:

• 3:30-5:00 am: An air-conditioned bus will collect you from your Gold Coast accommodation and transfer you to the launch site.

• 7:00-7:30 am: Enjoy a 30 minute flight with detailed explanation of each landscape by the experienced pilot.
  

• 7:30-8:15 am: Land safely and take part in the folding and packing the hot-air balloon games. 
  

• 8:30-9:30 am: Enjoy champagne and a typical Australian breakfast at O'Reilly's Vineyard's historic Grand Homestead.
  

• 9:45-10:30 am: You will be transferred back to your hotel.
  

For customers with transfers:

• Meet up time: between 3:30 am-5:00 am (varies seasonally)
  
• Pick up time: 15-45 minutes prior to the meet up time, depending on your pick up location
• Pick up locations include Southport, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. If your accommodation is not in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point or contact us to make additional arrangements.

For self-drive customers:

There are 2 optional meeting locations for self-drive customers, please contact the supplier to inform them of your preferred meeting location prior to the activity.

• Address 1: Canungra Tourist Information Centre, 12-14 Kidston St, Canungra QLD 4275
  

• Address 2: Nerang Fair, 74-98 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd, Nerang QLD 4211

‍Delicious hot breakfast with bacon & eggs, cereals, fruit, pastries, juices, tea & coffee & champagne.

• Child ticket: Ages 4 - 14 years

• Infants aged 0 - 3 years cannot take part in this activity.
  

• The start time of this activity varies depending on the season.

• For passengers with weight or mobility or pregnancy queries, please contact us before booking.
  

• We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that includes cover for this activity.

• We recommend not undertaking this activity within 24 to 48 hours after scuba diving (depending on how many dives you undertook).

• Surcharge of $30 AUD per person will incur from 20 January 2020 to 5 February 2020.

What to bring:

• Warm casual clothing including a coat (remember that it'll be cold before sunrise, and colder up in the air)

• Enclosed shoes (no high-heeled shoes, thongs/flip flops or open-toe shoes)

• Hat (to avoid any potential hot ash from the hot air balloon)

• No white clothing (due to the ash from the hot air balloon)