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Lush green views of the Hinterland or sparkling coastal views from above is what you can expect when you sign yourself up for a hot air balloon ride on the Gold Coast.
To get you on board, we've outlined the best experiences in and around the Gold Coast that will make for an unforgettable morning.
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Best for: Views
Company | Location | Duration | Extras/inclusions | Book with |
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Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast | Pick up: Gold Coast hotel Fly over: Gold Coast Hinterland and wineries | 30 minutes |
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Hot Air Ballooning Over Hinterland | Pick up: Gold Coast hotel Fly over: Gold Coast Hinterland | 30 minutes |
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Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Breakfast | Pick up: Gold Coast hotel or meet up at Nerang or Canungra Fly over: Gold Coast Hinterland | 60 minutes |
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Hot Air Balloon and Jet Boat Adventure Combo | Pick up: Gold Coast hotel or meet up at selected meeting point Fly over: Gold Coast Hinterland | 30 minutes |
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Hot Air Balloon and Jet Boat Adventure Combo | Pick up: Gold Coast hotel or meet up at selected meeting point Fly over: Gold Coast Hinterland | 30 minutes |
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Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight | Pick up: From select Gold Coast hotels Fly over: Gold Coast, Hinterland, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, weather dependent | 30-60 minutes (depending on day) |
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Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight with Free Cruise | Pick up: Gold Coast hotel Fly over: Gold Coast Hinterland and wineries | 30 minutes |
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Hot Air Balloon for 2 with Breakfast | Pick up: Gold Coast hotel Fly over: Surfers Paradise | 60 minutes |
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Hot Air Ballooning Over Gold Coast | Pick up: Gold Coast hotel Fly over: Surfers Paradise, city skyline and Hinterland, weather dependent | 60 minutes |
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Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon | Pick up: Gold Coast hotel Fly over: Surfers Paradise | 60 minutes |
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Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight | Pick up: Gold Coast hotel Fly over: Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast Hinterland | 30 minutes |
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Up to 48% off Gold Coast hot air balloon flights
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Available for travel until 31 December 2020. T&Cs apply.
Up to 24% off Gold Coast hot air balloon flights with breakfast
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Available for travel in January 2021 and includes a free photo. T&Cs apply.
Up to 48% off Gold Coast experiences
Available on select travel dates in 2021. Includes hot air balloon flights, sightseeing cruises, tours, skydives, attraction passes and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 44% off Gold Coast 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 $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.
Gold Coast: Up to 50% off things to do + Extra 10% off with code
Available on select dates and activities including indoor skydiving, sightseeing cruises, hot air ballooning, getaways, spa treatments and much more. Minimum spend of $100 applies. T&Cs apply.
Up to 33% off things to do in the Gold Coast
Available on select dates for activities like driving experiences, hot air balloon flights, helicopter scenic flights, jet ski and boat rides, skydives and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 17% off Gold Coast hot air balloon experience
Available on select travel dates plus extra 10% off with code. Minimum spend of $100 applies. T&Cs apply.
All hot air ballooning experiences that depart from the Gold Coast fly over the Gold Coast region. This can include the Hinterland, wine regions, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.
Your specific view of the day is determined by the wind speed and direction. This will be assessed by your pilot on the morning of your flight.
The height of your flight depends on the wind and its strength. Typically, you'll fly from 1,000-4,000 feet above ground.
While numbers may vary on the day, Gold Coast's hot air balloons fit up to 24 passengers. These are spread around the balloon with half on one side and half on the other for balance.
Yes. Due to safety precautions, passengers must be 3+ years to fly. Typically, children under 6 fly free.
Flights take off before sunrise as this is when weather conditions are most stable. Depending on the season you're flying you may wish to bring a jumper or jacket to stay warm before the sun rises.
As you'll be climbing in and out of the basket, sturdy closed shoes are mandatory.
Wearing a hat is also advised as it can get hot standing next to the balloon's burner.
The exact destination varies day by day as it's dependent on the wind speed and direction. You could fly over the Gold Coast Hinterland, its wine region and farm paddocks. If you're lucky, the wind could bring you along the coast over Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.
Scenic, relaxing and magical – this hot air balloon ride has it all.
From the views of the hinterland to how smooth the hot air balloon ride was (it feels as though you're floating on a cloud), I was super impressed by how enjoyable and relaxing our journey was.
The hour goes by in a flash but you have plenty of time to capture the scenery, including that gorgeous golden sunrise.
Stephanie went on a 60-minute hot air balloon Gold Coast flight with Balloon Down Under on 22 February 2020. She was a guest of Klook.
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