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Highlights

  • Start an exhilarating 1-hour hot air balloon journey over the Scenic Rim, Ipswich, and Somerset regions.
  • Experience stunning panoramic views of Greater Brisbane from above during your flight.
  • Enjoy personalized commentary provided throughout your scenic flight to enhance understanding of what you see.
  • Receive a commemorative certificate celebrating your distinct experience in the sky after landing.
  • Optionally upgrade your tickets for breakfast and coffee following your hot air balloon adventure.

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The rendezvous point is a mere 30 minutes from Brisbane's bustling center, accessible by car or public transport. Upon arrival, meet Graeme Day, an expert pilot of over three decades who runs the hot air balloon operations. His enthusiasm for ballooning will surely be contagious.

As dawn breaks and preparations are complete, start a stunning journey in your hot air balloon. Marvel at panoramic views encompassing the Great Dividing Range mountains, Scenic Rim, Brisbane's skyline, and Somerset countryside. Your pilot will provide engaging commentary to enrich your experience while you glide through the skies.

Following the 1-hour flight, those with upgraded tickets can savor a breakfast and coffee treat.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Enjoy a 1-hour hot air balloon ride.
  • Guided by an expert pilot.
  • Experience in-flight commentary.
  • (Optional) Savor a post-flight breakfast.
  • Hotel transfers are not included.
  • In-flight photo CDs can be purchased separately.
  • Breakfast is optional unless selected.

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Please bring a valid photo ID and your mobile voucher when you arrive at the meeting point.
  • Your flight will begin promptly at the scheduled time, so ensure to be on time for departure.
  • Wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities; there is no specific dress code required.
  • You may bring small personal items with you during your hot air balloon ride. Larger bags should be left in designated cloakrooms at the meeting point.

Ticket Delivery

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

This ticket comes in the following variants that you can choose from: No breakfast & self-drive With breakfast & self-drive

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.

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.

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.

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

Security measures are in place to ensure safety. While certain areas may be sanitized and social distancing maintained, mandatory security procedures cannot be skipped.

Breakfast is not included unless you upgrade your tickets for a package that includes it along with coffee post-flight.

It's recommended to bring face masks and maintain social distancing where possible, as guests may be subject to temperature checks upon arrival.

The package excludes hotel transfers, in-flight photo CDs (which can be purchased separately), and breakfast unless the upgraded option is chosen.

Your ticket includes a 1-hour hot air balloon flight, expert piloting by Graeme Day, in-flight commentary, and an optional post-flight breakfast upgrade.

The meeting point is a 30-minute drive from Brisbane's heart. Alternatively, you can take public transport like trains or buses to reach there.

In-flight photo CDs are not included in the package but can be purchased as an additional option if desired.

Enjoy a personalized commentary from your pilot while taking in panoramic views of regions like Scenic Rim, Ipswich, and Somerset. You'll also receive a commemorative flight certificate at the end.

You can drive from Brisbane or use public transport such as trains or buses to arrive at the designated meeting point located 30 minutes away from downtown.

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