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Hot air ballooning in Brisbane is an experience like no other. Starting with a sunrise take-off, you'll drift above the heritage city of Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and the Somerset countryside.
Dreamy, right?
If you're searching for a way to celebrate life's special moments, tick an item off your bucket list or spoil someone special (or spoil yourself) these are the hot air balloon rides to do just that.
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Experience name | Location | Duration | Extras/inclusions | Book with |
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Hot Air Ballooning Over Greater Brisbane with Breakfast | Departs: Ipswich Views of: Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim | 1 hour flight, 3 hour experience |
| RedBalloon |
RedBalloon | Departs: Ipswich Views of: Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim | 1 hour flight, 3 hour experience |
| RedBalloon |
Hot Air Ballooning 1hr Flight With Full Breakfast - Brisbane Region | Departs: Ipswich Views of: Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim | 1 hour flight, allow 4 hours for the experience |
| Adrenaline |
Greater Brisbane Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight | Departs: Ipswich Views of: Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim | 1 hour flight |
| Klook |
Greater Brisbane Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast | Departs: Ipswich Views of: Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim | 1 hour flight |
| Klook |
Greater Brisbane Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast and CBD Return Transfer | Departs: Ipswich Views of: Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim | 1 hour flight |
| Klook |
Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning with Breakfast - Greater Brisbane | Departs: Ipswich Views of: Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim | 1 hour flight, 4 hour experience |
| Expedia |
Hot Air Balloon and Gold Coast Tour | Pick-up: Brisbane CBD hotel Views of: Gold Coast | 1 hour flight, 8-9 hour experience |
| Viator |
Greater Brisbane Hot Air Balloon Flights - City & Country Views from Ipswich | Departs: Ipswich Views of: Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset | 1 hour flight, 4 hour experience |
| Viator |
Greater Brisbane Hot Air Balloon Flights - City and Country Views from Ipswich | Departs: Brisbane Views of: Ipswich, Great Dividing Range and Scenic Rim | 1 hour flight, 4 hour experience |
| Viator |
Hot Air Ballooning Brisbane including Carungra Vineyards Visit | Pick-up: Nerang or Canungra Views of: Scenic Rim | 30 minute flight, 4-6 hour experience |
| Viator |
60 Minute Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Ipswich | Departs: Ipswich Views of: Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset | 1 hour flight |
| ExperienceOz |
Hot Air Ballooning, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and River Cruise in a Day | Departs: Ipswich Views of: Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset | 1 hour flight, full day experience |
| ExperienceOz |
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Flights that begin in Brisbane start in Ipswich and fly over Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and Somerset. Select experiences can pick you up in Brisbane and take you to the Gold Coast for your ride.
The meeting point for Ipswich is at the Metro Hotel Ipswich International located at 43 South Street, Ipswich, a 30-minute drive west of Brisbane's centre.
For experiences based in Southern Brisbane, you can choose from two meeting points:
Nerang – Coles Shopping Center, Beaudesert Nerang Road
Canungra – Canungra Visitor Information Centre, 12-14 Kidston Street
More flights over the Gold Coast can be found here.
The exact height depends on the wind speed on the day. Generally you can expect to be flying from 1,000-4,000 feet above ground.
As flights take off before sunrise it's advised you bring a jacket on board with you which you can take off when you warm up. Closed shoes are mandatory and a hat is recommended as it can get quite hot being close to the burner.
Also, don't forget to bring a camera to capture all that stunning scenery. If you forget, photos are taken throughout the journey which you can purchase after you land.
There is no experience required to ride in a hot air balloon however individuals will need to be capable of standing for the full duration of the ride. You must also be able to climb into the basket comfortably. Women who are pregnant past the 12 week mark and children under 6 years old are not permitted to fly.
This depends on the size of the basket. For Brisbane hot air balloon rides, this is often capped at 10-12 people.
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