Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands - it's one of the top "must do" activities when visiting the tropics. Pickup and return transfers from Northern Beaches accommdation.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hot Air Balloon Cairns, 1 Spence St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia

You will be met by our professional driver at your pickup location to be transferred to your Hot Air Balloon ride.

As the day begins, you will experience a wonderful hot air balloon flight above the Atherton Tablelands, Australia.

After your flight and landing, enjoy games and lots of laughs as your pilot, crew and driver lead the fun of packing up your hot air balloon.

The finish time of your experience varies with the seasons (summer, winter and the time of sunrise). Your driver can drop you off back at your Cairns accommodation or, with prior notice, we can drop you off to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Skyrail, Tjapukai or perhaps a Cairns cafe or restaurant if you would like to have breakfast at your own arrangements.

Stop At: Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Queensland Australia

The Atherton Tablelands is the area over which we fly our hot air balloons. You will experience this area at dawn - the best time of the day to spot wallabies, kangaroos, many different species of birds, and other wildlife. In addition, you may fly over many different crops as The Tablelands are known for their fruit and vegetable produce. Keep an eye out for crops of mangoes, bananas, lychees, avocados, pineapples, limes and more.

Duration: 2 hours

Reviews

Boambee50 - 5/5
Every glowing word that has been written about this activity is spot on. Don’t hesitate - just do it!! You will be in superbly professional hands and you won’t regret a minute.
Tommy C - 5/5
Floating over the surrounds of Cairns was peaceful and a great way to begin our Queensland holiday. The Hot Air team were all professional and provided great commentary during our experience with humour and interesting facts along the journey. Highly recommend this activity while visiting the region!
Tcmcscoc - 5/5
Exceptional service from Palm Cove. Enjoyable drive made even funnier with driver Tony. Felt totally safe in the hands of these professionals especially Captain Frank. A glorious view of sunrise and the most gentle landing. It was even fun to pack up. If you've ever thought of doing this, stop thinking and just do it.
helsimbur - 5/5
The first time we have done a hot air balloon ride. The take off was so smooth, I was hesitant about heights but there was no need to be, we were made to feel so welcome, Hitoshi was such a fun and entertaining guide and the pilot Shaun was so knowledgeable about the area, all the guys were very down to earth. The views were breathtaking. We were so lucky, the weather was perfect. We self drive from Cairns as we wanted to make the most of the day in Mareeba and surrounding areas but I would highly recommend the pick up offer from the accomodation as we had a couple of wines at the end of the ride.

Inclusions

  • Commemorative flight certificate
  • Insurance Levy
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Digital photo package
  • Glass of bubbly or Juice on landing
  • Entry/Admission - Atherton Tablelands

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Terms & Conditions

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Additional Information

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • All passengers must be able to get into the balloon basket unaided to the satisfaction of the pilot, or they will not be able to fly
    • Please provide mobile phone number or email address at time of booking
    • Children aged under 4 years are not permitted to fly
    • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
    • Face masks provided for travelers
    • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
    • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
    • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
    • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
    • Guides required to regularly wash hands
    • Regular temperature checks for staff
    • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
    • Pre-travel check-in form for all travellers.