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Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Ride with Sparkling Wine & Hotel Transfers
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Highlights

  • Lift off at dawn for a 30-minute hot air balloon flight over the Gold Coast, with panoramic sunrise views.
  • After landing, celebrate with a glass of sparkling wine and reflect on your morning adventure.
  • Receive a pilot-signed flight certificate and complimentary digital souvenir photos.
  • Upgrade to include a vineyard visit with gourmet breakfast and the chance to meet alpacas at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards.
  • Did you know? The Gold Coast Hinterland, often called the “Green behind the Gold,” is a World Heritage-listed rainforest rich in native wildlife and scenic beauty.

Your Experience

Soar above the Gold Coast on a 30-minute hot air balloon flight, complete with sparkling wine and return coach transfers.

Getting started

Begin your morning with a pre-dawn pick-up from selected Gold Coast hotels or designated meeting points in Nerang or Canungra. After a short, air-conditioned coach transfer, arrive at the launch site for a safety briefing and watch the impressive balloon inflation before boarding.

What to expect

Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Ride: This hot air balloon experience offers a tranquil flight over the Gold Coast hinterland, guided by Australia’s most experienced balloon pilots. The journey combines scenic aerial views with a celebratory glass of sparkling wine, making it a sought-after adventure in Queensland.

Features

  • 30-minute hot air balloon ride: Glide above the Gold Coast hinterland in a balloon taller than a ten-storey building, piloted by a skilled crew with a record for reliable take-offs.

  • Sparkling wine celebration: Toast your flight with a glass of sparkling wine upon landing, adding a festive touch to your morning.

  • Commemorative flight certificate: Receive a signed certificate as a keepsake of your flight, marking your achievement.

  • Free digital souvenir photo package: Capture and share your unforgettable experience with a complimentary digital photo package.

  • Round-trip A/C coach transfers: Enjoy hassle-free transport to and from your hotel or meeting point, ensuring a smooth start and finish to your adventure.

Extras

Upgrade to include a vineyard breakfast at O’Reilly’s Vineyard. Relax with a gourmet meal and meet the resident alpacas.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 30-minute hot air balloon ride
  • Expert crew
  • Sparkling wine upon landing
  • Flight certificate
  • Free digital souvenir photo package
  • Round-trip A/C coach transfers (from selected locations)
  • Entry to O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards (based on selected option)
  • Breakfast (menu here) (based on selected option)
  • Additional expenses

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.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The hot air balloon flight lasts for 30 minutes, offering panoramic sunrise views.

You should wear comfortable walking shoes and casual outdoor layered clothing. It's also recommended to bring a peak hat, sunglasses, a bottle of water, your ticket or booking confirmation, and a camera.

Pregnant persons beyond three months (13 weeks) are not permitted to fly due to safety concerns.

After landing, you'll celebrate with a glass of sparkling wine and receive a pilot-signed flight certificate along with complimentary digital souvenir photos.

Yes, you can upgrade your package to include a vineyard visit at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards where you'll enjoy gourmet breakfast and meet alpacas.

Pick-ups occur from selected Gold Coast hotels or designated meeting points in Nerang or Canungra, followed by a short coach transfer to the launch site.

The package includes a 30-minute flight, expert crew guidance, sparkling wine upon landing, a pilot-signed certificate, free digital souvenir photos, and round-trip A/C coach transfers from selected locations.

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted during the flight for safety reasons.

The Gold Coast Hinterland is known as the ‘Green behind the Gold’ due to its World Heritage-listed rainforest, offering rich native wildlife and stunning natural beauty.

There are no extra expenses included; however, upgrades such as a vineyard visit may incur additional charges.

The experience includes a 30-minute hot air balloon ride, an expert crew, sparkling wine upon landing, a pilot-signed flight certificate, and complimentary digital souvenir photos. Round-trip A/C coach transfers from selected locations are also provided.

The lift-off occurs at dawn to offer panoramic sunrise views over the Gold Coast.

You'll need your ticket or booking confirmation, comfortable walking shoes, casual outdoor layered clothing (avoiding white), a peak hat, sunglasses, and a bottle of water. Don't forget your camera to capture the experience.

Pregnant persons beyond 3 months are not permitted to fly due to safety concerns.

After landing, you'll celebrate with a glass of sparkling wine and reflect on your morning adventure. You will also receive a flight certificate and complimentary digital souvenir photos.

You can upgrade to include a vineyard visit at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards, where you'll enjoy a gourmet breakfast and have the chance to meet alpacas.

The Gold Coast Hinterland, known as the 'Green behind the Gold,' is a World Heritage-listed rainforest rich in native wildlife and scenic beauty.

Participants can be picked up from selected hotels on the Gold Coast or designated meeting points in Nerang or Canungra, followed by a short air-conditioned coach transfer to the launch site.

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted on the balloon ride. Please ensure your belongings fit comfortably in smaller carry-on sizes.

Additional expenses beyond what is included may occur depending on personal choices or upgrades like vineyard visits, but these are not covered by the standard package price.

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