5-year validity All RedBalloon vouchers and gift cards purchased will have a 5-year expiry, except where the experience has already been booked in. We honour the purchase price of our experiences for 18 months. If you book your experience after this time and the price of the experience increases you can either pay the difference or exchange it for another experience free of charge.

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Free exchanges We want you to have the most enriching experience possible, so if this means swapping your shark diving experience for wine tasting then we’ve got you covered. Simply enter your voucher to exchange online or contact our Customer Experience Team on 1300 875 500 and we’ll do the work for you.

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Quality promise At RedBalloon, we don’t just list any experience. To back this up, we’ve created our Quality Promise. This promise means you'll find experiences that have been curated with care, with each one passing a rigorous 11-point check. Anything less simply doesn’t make the cut. Learn more about our quality promise here.

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For Storymakers

Every story starts with an experience.

We all know a Storymaker: the person who elevates the everyday, sparks momentum, and transforms ideas in the group chat into moments you’ll talk about for years. RedBalloon exists for them, curating seaplane flights, vineyard feasts and countless elevated experiences — we set the stage, they create the story.

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Top Story Starter Experiences

Weekend Getaways

New traditions start here.

Wine & Dine

Every toast tells a story.

Wellness Escapes

Moments made to reconnect.

Explore Together

Turn excited energy into a shared story.

Create & Craft

Make memories with your hands.

Scenic Cruises

Inspire new summer rituals.

Spark Connection. Start the Story.

There’s a Storymaker in all of us — the spark, the planner, the one who turns a simple idea into a shared memory. Find the experience that becomes your next story.

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Things to do if you’re a Storymaker

You’ll find endless inspiration across our website. Whether you’re looking for your next girl’s night out or for something to do this weekend, our experiences turn “just another day” into a story worth sharing. Take your pick from trending experiences for two, pet-friendly experiences and other moments that are exclusive to RedBalloon.

To make your next day or night out extraordinary, you’ll want an experience from the Best of RedBalloon Guaranteed. The crème de la crème, this curated collection of the all-time favourite experiences are highly rated by both our customers and internal experts.

Each one has been personally validated by our team across 5 criteria, with every experience maintaining a minimum 4.8-star average rating, with the reviews to back it. Identified by the Best of RedBalloon badge, you can trust any of these experiences to be the perfect back drop for your next story.

Gift ideas for the Storymaker in your life

Hunting for birthday gift ideas or planning something special to celebrate a milestone? RedBalloon makes it easy to spoil the Storymaker in your life. Our gift experiences are thoughtful surprises they’ll vibe with. Because in their world, the best gifts are the moments that become memories.

Our Best of RedBalloon Guaranteed range is the perfect place to start when searching for gifts. This curated collection brings together the experiences people love most. Think an iconic Hunter Valley Hot Air Balloon with Breakfast or an exclusive Luke Nguyen Lunch at the Botanic House. These gifts will exceed their expectations, keeping them talking long after the day is done.

Need more inspiration? We’ve got you. Every experience on RedBalloon is designed to feel personal and unforgettable. From classic favourites to unique days out, you can turn any occasion into a story for the highlight reel with a gift from our trending experiences.

Experiences that turn moments into memories

There are over 4,000 story starters on our website, and each one has the potential to ignite a new ritual, lead you to your new happy place, or turn into your new favourite day together. From spontaneous nights out to elevated catch-ups, we make it easy to find things to do with friends for memories you’ll reminisce about time and time again.

Cruises: The views will be stunning but the giggles you’ll share over dinner will live forever.

Getaways: Falling asleep under the stars will be a memory you’ll unpack every time you catch up.

Wine and Dine Experiences: You’ll never not laugh at their reaction to trying snails for the first time.

Spa and Wellness: Those steam room convos will always hold a special place in your hearts.

Storymaker Experiences under $100

The best stories aren’t about how much you spend, they’re about who you share them with. We’ve curated a list of things to do for under $100, proving you can connect with your people and spice up your catch ups while still be mindful of your budget.

Picture a three-course dinner that sparks a core memory of pasta-fuelled giggles, or a cooking class that turns into your next inside joke. Fitting your budget and doubling as fun things to do with friends, these are just some of the moments you can look for no more than $100.