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Hot Air Balloon

Luxury Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Round-Trip Hotel Transfers

Firing up the hot air balloon, Cairns
Couple standing in front of hot air balloon, Cairns
Ready for takeoff, luxury hot air balloon experience, Cairns
View from the top, luxury hot air balloon experience, Cairns

Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the Gold Coast Hinterland, complete with hotel transfers, breakfast, wine tasting, and interaction with alpacas at O'Reilly's Vineyard.

Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of flying over the Gold Coast Hinterland in a hot air balloon, and witness the stunning sunrise over the mountains and valleys.

  • Travel in comfort with private hotel transfers from Brisbane or the Gold Coast aboard air-conditioned vehicles and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

  • Relish a delicious breakfast at O’Reilly’s Vineyard, where you can savor fresh produce and award-winning wines from their cellar door.

  • Meet O’Reilly’s resident alpacas, and feed them with special treats. This package includes a digital photo set and flight certificate too.

  • Fun Fact: The Hinterland is often referred to as the Green Behind the Gold, highlighting its lush landscapes contrasting the golden beaches of the Gold Coast.

Inclusions

  • Shared hot air balloon ride

  • Private round-trip hotel transfers

  • Expert commentary

  • Breakfast

  • Wine tasting

  • Entry to O'Reilly's Homestead & Vineyard

  • Access to grounds bordering Canungra Creek

  • Interaction with alpacas

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Gold Coast Hinterland

Start your day with a private transfer from your hotel to the Gold Coast Hinterland. Watch the hot air balloon get ready for flight, then, soar across Australia's diverse landscapes as the sun rises. Experience the calm of ballooning, with changing views of scenic landscapes and the feel of drifting in vast open skies. Marvel at the ancient Gondwana Rainforests, waterfalls like the shimmering Purling Brook Falls, and quaint villages such as Tamborine Mountain and Canungra, nestled amid the undulating green. This is a birdwatcher's paradise. Keep an eye out for the radiant rainbow lorikeet, the nimble regent bowerbird, and the elusive Albert's lyrebird, each adding their distinct symphony to the forest below. The Gold Coast Hinterland, part of the Scenic Rim, is an ancient volcanic caldera, a treasure trove of rich biodiversity waiting to be discovered from the skies.

Gourmet Breakfast & Wine Exploration at O'Reilly's Vineyard

Post-flight, get whisked away to the renowned O'Reilly's Vineyard nestled amid the rolling green hills of the Hinterland. Here, amidst rows of carefully nurtured vines, you'll partake in a lavish 3-course gourmet breakfast. Each bite is enhanced when paired with a glass of Australian sparkling wine, a product of the very vines surrounding you. O'Reilly's Vineyard is steeped in history and viticultural excellence, housed in a beautifully preserved Queenslander structure. Beyond wine, the estate offers delightful encounters – from friendly alpacas that graze the grounds to strolls by the Canungra Creek.

Itinerary

  • 6am: Launch site, Balloon inflation, Hinterland ascent

  • 6:30am: Hot air balloon ride

  • 8:30am: Breakfast & wine tasting at O'Reilly's Vineyard

  • 9am: Beach stroll & return

Important Information

  • It is recommended to wear casual comfortable layered clothing along with flat enclosed shoes. White clothing is not recommended.

  • Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and water bottle.

Restrictions

  • To book this experience, you must book tickets for a minimum of 2 guests.

  • The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, people with mobility issues, or guests who are 13 weeks pregnant or more.

  • The experience is restricted for children aged 3 and under. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult

  • Guests who participated in diving the previous day are not suitable for this activity.

  • Due to weight and safety restrictions, handbags and backpacks may not be carried on the hot air balloon. Please do not bring large tote bags.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

  • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

  • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

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