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Dreaming of seeing the pristine Atherton Tablelands from the sky? Want to know what your options are price-wise? Well, look no further because we've brought together all the hot air balloon experiences available in Queensland's tropical north region of Cairns.
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Experience | Location | Duration | Extras/inclusions | Where to book |
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Hot air Ballooning over Atherton Tablelands with Photos | Atherton Tablelands | 30 minutes |
| Redballoon |
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Atherton Tablelands | Atherton Tablelands | 60 minutes |
| Adrenaline |
Hot Air Balloon Experience in Cairns with Round Trip Transfers | Atherton Tablelands | 30 minutes or 60 minutes options available |
| Klook |
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Valid on all dates on activities like skydiving, bridge climbing, canyoning, hot air ballooning, helicopter scenic flights, abseiling, cruises, tours, high tea and more. Minimum spend of $100 applies. Destinations include Darwin, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
Australia experiences for 2 from $38 + Extra $10 off with code
Available on select dates for experiences like tours, zoo and wildlife interactions, hot air balloon flights, skydiving and more. Destinations include Sydney, Hunter Valley, Melbourne, Brisbane and more. Minimum spend of $80 required. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates for activities like sightseeing tours, attraction passes, river cruises, hop-on hop-off tours and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Launceston, Melbourne, Cairns, Hunter Valley, Perth and more.
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Available on select dates and activities like classes, spas, getaways, dining experiences and more. Destinations include Sydney, Perth, Melbourne Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates and activities such as Sydney attractions tickets, SEA LIFE Aquarium Sydney, Sydney Harbour Bridge climb and more. T&Cs apply.
Dining experiences at home from $40 + an extra $10 off with code
Available on select 2020 dates across Australia on experiences including wine tasting, cooking classes, cheese making, high tea, cocktail making and more. Minimum spend of $80 applies. T&Cs apply.
Up to 15% off tandem skydives with code
Available for 15,000ft tandem skydives at Cairns and Mission Beach. FNQ ID is required and must be presented on the day of your jump. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates when you buy 2 or more experiences such as sightseeing cruises, hot air balloon flights, day tours and skydives. Destinations include Brisbane, Adelaide, Hunter Valley, Gold Coast, Sydney and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 50% off helicopter ride experiences
Available on select travel dates in Townsville, Whitsundays, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Cairns and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 43% off things to do in Cairns
Available on select travel dates for activities like driving experiences, helmet diving, helicopter flights, bungy jumping, water rafting, scuba diving, skydiving and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 85% off land adventures
Valid on select dates and adventures like quad biking, sandboarding, bridge climbing, canyoning, horse riding, abseiling, soccer training and more. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Canberra, Cairns and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 2.5% off holiday bookings + Extra 10% off day tours
Available on select dates until 2021 across Australia and New Zealand when you purchase 2+ tours. T&Cs apply.
Up to 40% off Australia attraction passes
Available on select travel dates. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania and Gold Coast. Passes are valid for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
Kids activities from $18 + Extra $10 off with code
Available on activities which can be given as gifts such as day tour cruises, zoo experiences, hop-on hop-off bus tours, attraction passes, zoo and animal interactions and more. Destinations include Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Adelaide and more. Minimum spend of $80 applies. T&Cs apply.
Up to 18% off sightseeing cruises + Extra 10% off with code
Available on select travel dates in Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Whitsundays, Perth, Broome and more. Minimum spend of $100 required. T&Cs apply.
Australia high tea experiences from $75 + Extra $10 off with code
Available on select dates across Melbourne, Broome, Sydney, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide and more. Minimum spend of $80 required. T&Cs apply.
Up to 39% off Cairns experiences
Available on select travel dates for activities including tandem skydive, hot air balloon flights, zoo and wildlife interactions, sightseeing cruises and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 15% off things to do in Cairns
Available on select travel dates. Activities include getaways, zoo and animal interactions, scuba dive experiences and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 16% off Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Brisbane
Available for travel until 31 March 2021. T&Cs apply.
Australia skydive from $219 + free $20 merchandise voucher
Available on jumps from 7,500 ft to 15,000 ft. Destinations include Sydney, Hunter Valley, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to $26 off things to do in Australia
Available on select dates in 2020 and 2021 to Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Cairns and more. Activities include day tours, skydiving, flight experiences, transfers, attraction passes, cruises and more. T&Cs apply.
Australia hot air balloon experience from $259
Available on select 2020 dates in Hunter Valley, Alice Springs, Byron Bay, Cairns, Melbourne and more.
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Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Brisbane from $139
Available on select travel dates. Includes transfers, Glasshouse Mountains scenic drive and zoo admission with daily shows and presentations. T&Cs apply.
Sunshine Coast: Australia Zoo general admission from $59
Available on select travel dates. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates across Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and more. Activities include day tours, zoo and animal interactions, tandem skydives, hot air balloon flights and more.
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Available on select activities best as birthday gifts like skydiving, hot air balloon flights, quad biking, off road v8 race buggies and scuba diving. Destinations include Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
$91: Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Brisbane
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Available for travel on select dates in 2021. Includes hotel pick up and drop off, zoo admission and more. T&Cs apply.
Newcastle weekend skydive from $379
Available on select travel dates for up to 15,000ft jump. Includes return transfers from Sydney CBD and a $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Cairns skydive from $219
Available on select travel dates. Includes return transfers from Cairns. Includes $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Sydney weekend skydive from $379
Available on select travel dates for an up to 15,000ft jump over Wollongong. Includes $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Perth midweek skydive from $339
Available on select travel dates for an up to 15,000ft jump over Rockingham beach. Includes $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Great Ocean Road midweek skydive from $319
Available on select dates for an up to 15,000ft jump. Includes $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Yarra Valley skydive from $319
Available on select dates for an up to 15,000ft jump. Includes return transfers from Melbourne CBD and a $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Melbourne midweek skydive from $379
Available on select dates for an up to 15,000ft jump over St Kilda. Includes $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Noosa midweek skydive from $319
Available on select dates for an up to 15,000ft jump over Noosa, Coolum beach and the Sunshine Coast. Includes return transfers from Noosa or Brisbane CBD and a $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Perth weekend skydive from $449
Available on select travel dates for an up to 14,000ft jump over Perth City. Includes $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Hunter Valley skydive from $309
Available on select travel dates for up to 15,000ft jump. Includes $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Byron Bay skydive from $359
Available on select travel dates for up to 15,000ft jump. Includes return pick-ups from Byron Bay, Brisbane and Gold Coast, and a $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Airlie Beach skydive from $319
Available on select dates for an up to 15,000ft jump. Includes return pick ups from Airlie Beach and a $20 merchandise voucher. T&Cs apply.
Atherton Tablelands is currently the only place you can have a hot air balloon experience in Cairns.
Everything that is required for the flight will be provided. In regards to dressing, be sure to wear enclosed shoes (sneakers are a great option), a hat, sunscreen and casual clothing. It is recommended that you avoid wearing white as it may get dirty.
Almost anyone is able to fly in a hot air balloon, you just have to be able to enter and exit the basket as well as stand for the duration of the flight. Women who are pregnant and anyone who has recently sustained a serious injury are not permitted to fly.
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