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Ever wanted to experience hot air ballooning over the Greater Brisbane region and surrounds? Now you can enjoy superb views whilst floating majestically and effortlessly over the stunning valleys of the Scenic Rim, Somerset and heritage city of Ipswich.
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.
All Able & Disabled passengers are able to balloon, although limitations do apply due to the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and internal operations manual. The supplier recommends that if you have a pre-existing medical condition, recovering from recent surgery, or have a disability - to seek medical advice and consult with your doctor to check if you may be affected by the physical nature of hot air ballooning before making a booking and participating in a balloon flight. Disabled passengers are able to balloon, although limitations do apply due to the CASA regulations. CASA requires that all passengers are able to embark and disembark a balloon basket unassisted for safety reasons. There are no wheelchair facilities available for the duration of the ballooning experience. If in doubt, an able bodied person must accompany the "slightly infirm" passenger. The supplier will not knowingly fly any passenger at any stage of their pregnancy.
Minimum of four and a maximum of 10 passengers per flight. In the event that minimum numbers are not met, the experience provider reserves the right to reschedule your experience for a later date.
If a friend or family member wishes to be a non-flying participant & 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 - $25 per child (up to 12 years) & $35 per adult restaurant breakfast charge for non-flying participants, with 24 hours notice required.
Please telephone the booking office, the night prior to the flight between 7.00 - 7.30 pm 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.
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. We recommend passengers dress as though they are going for a bush walk.
Please check your emails, inbox, junk and spam boxes for supplier flight confirmation emails sent at the time of booking as well as 1 week prior to your flight date. Public Holiday Note: After-flight restaurant breakfast component of this tour may not be available on Public Holidays, pending external restaurant supplier opening hours. Customers will be notified prior to flight if this is to occur.
This experience commences in lpswich, Queensland, part of the Greater Brisbane region and gently floats around the Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset regions.
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