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Hot Air Balloon

Greater Brisbane Hot Air Balloon Flight

Hot air balloon over Greater Brisbane landscape during sunrise, self-drive tour experience.

Savor the thrill of soaring high into the sky on a premium hot air balloon! Catch stunning views of Ipswich, Somerset and the Scenic Rim, while enjoying humorous commentary from your pilot!

Highlights

  • Take a breathtaking 1-hour hot air balloon flight over the Scenic Rim, Ipswich, and Somerset regions.
  • Catch stunning panoramic views of Greater Brisbane.
  • Enjoy personalized commentary during your flight.
  • Receive a commemorative personalized flight certificate.
  • Upgrade your tickets to enjoy breakfast and coffee post flight.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour hot air balloon flight
  • Expert pilot
  • In-flight commentary
  • Post-flight breakfast (optional)

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers
  • In-flight photo CD (can be purchased)
  • Breakfast (unless chosen)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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The meeting point is located 30 minutes from the heart of Brisbane. You can drive from Brisbane, or even take the train or bus to the meeting point. Once you arrive at the meeting point, you will meet Graeme Day, the owner and chief pilot of the hot air balloon. With over 30 years of ballooning experience, his passion for ballooning is infectious.

Once the hot air balloon is all set up early in the morning, you can get on to start your flight adventure. Soak in stunning views of the Great Dividing Range mountains, Scenic Rim, the Brisbane skyline and the Somerset countryside. You can enjoy informative and entertaining commentary by your pilot, as you learn about the area and enjoy soaring through the sky. Don’t forget to take some photographs of your memorable experience.

After the 1-hour flight experience, you can enjoy breakfast and coffee with upgraded tickets.

Ticket Information

This ticket comes in the following variants that you can choose from:

  • No breakfast & self-drive
  • With breakfast & self-drive

COVID Safety Information

  • All areas that customers frequently touch are sanitized.
  • Guests may/may not be subject to temperature checks beforehand.
  • All guests are recommended to bring along face masks for safety.
  • It is recommended to maintain social distancing between staff and passengers (2 meters apart).
  • Regularly sanitize your hands. Sanitizers and anti-bacterial wipes are available upon request.

Timings

Daily except 25th of December.

The meeting time is 45 minutes before sunrise, which may vary from 4 AM in summer to 6 AM in winter. Please check the schedule to know the exact timings for the selected date.

Important Information

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
  • This experience is not suitable for pregnant women, children under six years of age, and those under 3 feet 9 inches(120 cm).
  • Free car parking is available at the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre.

Discounted Tickets

Children aged 6 - 12 enjoy reduced ticket prices (carry a valid photo ID).

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
  • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
  • Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid any delays.
  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo. ID proof for verification

Ticket Redemption Point

  • You can redeem your ticket in the car park of the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre.
  • Address: Queens Park, 14 Queen Victoria Parade, Ipswich, Queensland 4305, Australia.
  • Free car parking is available at the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre.
  • Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

  • The closest train station is Ipswich.
  • The station is 14 minutes away from the redemption point.
  • Trains CAIP, CARW, IPBR, and more will bring you here.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

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