Hot Air Balloon Over Greater Brisbane with Breakfast - For 2
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Highlights
- Magnificent and magical one hour hot air balloon flight
- Breathtaking city and country views
- Delicious restaurant breakfast after the flight
Experience the thrill of a hot air balloon flight over the Greater Brisbane region at sunrise, followed by a restaurant breakfast. This city to country expedition will have you flying over Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset, offering stunning vistas as the region awakens.
What's Included?
- One hour hot air balloon flight
- Commemorative flight certificate
- Personalised in-flight commentary
- Restaurant breakfast after the flight
- Flight program transportation
- Insurance
- Optional participation in balloon inflation and deflation
- Optional purchase of inflight balloon photos
- Each flight is flown by the Chief Pilot, Owner & Operator of the business who has over 27 years ballooning experience
The Greater Brisbane region including Ipswich, Somerset and Scenic Rim in South East Queensland is the ultimate place to experience the magic and adventure of hot air ballooning. Enjoy a boutique ballooning experience, just 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD. 45 minutes prior to sunrise, your pilot will brief you and your fellow passengers on the plan for the morning ahead. After final weather checks by the pilot, you will then be taken to the chosen launch site, based on the mornings wind speed and direction. You may even be able to assist with the inflation of the balloon. Once the balloon is inflated, you will lift off for an unforgettable one hour ride. Whilst floating majestically and effortlessly, take in panoramic views of both the city and country.
As the world slowly awakens, you float peacefully overhead, witnessing the serenity in slow motion from the balloon basket. Soak in breathtaking views of the city of Ipswich and its heritage buildings and homes, as well as Flinders Peak, The Great Dividing and McPherson Ranges, Mount Tamborine, Moreton Bay, Brisbane skyline, the winding Brisbane and Bremer Rivers and more. Upon landing, you can choose to assist the crew in packing up the balloon or instead take photographs. The flight crew will then return you to Ipswich for a delicious restaurant breakfast. A commemorative flight certificate will be presented to each passenger to conclude the mornings activity.
Session Length
- Please allow three to four hours for the entire experience
- The actual flight is one hour in duration
- Flights run daily at sunrise (weather and numbers permitting)
- Start times vary throughout the year, depending on the sunrise time. You meet approximately 45 minutes prior to sunrise
- This experience is not available Christmas Day
Restrictions
If you have a medical condition that you feel may cause some concern (such as a heart condition) and you’re planning to fly, it is better to check with your doctor for an opinion on whether you should go. Disabled passengers are able to balloon, although limitations do apply due to the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) regulations. CASA requires that all passengers are able to embark and disembark a balloon basket unassisted for safety reasons. No wheelchair facilities are available. Pregnant women. Regrettably under the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and Floating Images' policy we do not fly women at any stage of their pregnancy.
Guidelines
- Adult: 13 years old+
- Child: 6 to 12 years old. Children are welcome and must be accompanied by a paying adult. The child must be able to see over the edge of the basket (1.2m high) unaided by any person or objects for safety reasons. Infants are not permitted due to the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and guidelines
- If you have a medical condition that you feel may cause some concern (such as a heart condition) and you’re planning to fly, it is best to check with your doctor for an opinion on whether you should go
- Please advise the booking office if you are over 90kg or have any medical issues
- Anyone over 115kg may incur a 50% surcharge (payable direct to the supplier). Due to safety factors passengers over 130kg cannot participate in hot air ballooning
- Disabled passengers are able to balloon, although limitations do apply due to the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) regulations. CASA requires that all passengers are able to embark and disembark a balloon basket unassisted for safety reasons. No wheelchair facilities are available
- Pregnant women are not permitted to take part in this experience
- All passengers must complete and sign a standard company Registration, Medical Check and Assumption of Risk form before the flight
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:
- Passengers cannot change their confirmed booking date, 14 days prior to the flight. If so cancellation policy & fees apply accordingly. Gift Vouchers are not redeemable for cash
- Changes to bookings within 8 – 14 days of the original flight booking date will incur a $25 per person cancellation/ rebooking fee; within 72 hours (3 days) and 7 days a $50 per person cancellation/ booking fee; and within 72 hours prior to the flight date will forfeit the full fare per person
- Flights will not be rescheduled within 72 hours of your booking date. Please remember all flights commence 45 minutes prior to sunrise on any given flight day
- If you do not attend your scheduled booking regardless of reason, your flight will be forfeited – this includes (but is not limited to) work requirements, vehicle problems, family crisis and health problems
Numbers on the Day
This voucher is valid for two people. This is not a private or exclusive flight. There will be a minimum of four people and a maximum of 10 people only in the basket during your flight. In the event that minimum numbers are not met, the experience provider reserves the right to reschedule your experience for a later date.
Spectators
If a friend or family member wishes to be a non-flying participant and watch the balloon activities from the ground alongside the crew, they are more than welcome in their own transportation. If family or friends wish to join the after flight restaurant breakfast, bookings can be made direct with the supplier after your flight booking is confirmed - a minimum $25 per person restaurant breakfast charge for non-flying participants, with 24 hours notice required.
Weather
All passengers must telephone the booking office the night prior to the flight to confirm flight time and weather conditions. This experience is completely weather dependent. In the event of poor weather, the experience provider will reschedule your experience for a later date.
Dress Code
Hot air ballooning is an outdoor, early morning, soft adventure activity. Comfortable layers of outdoor clothing to match the season are recommended, a hat and sturdy shoes for the morning dew. No open foot wear or high heels are permitted.
The flight meeting point is in Ipswich - a short 30 minute drive west of Brisbane CBD.