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  Hot Air Ballooning in Queensland

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Balloon Aloft - Join us for a balloon flight where you and your loved one gently and silently float over the countryside like a leaf in the wind. Your spirits will lift with the golden glow of sunrise peeping over the horizon as you soar aloft. It's time to fly. Feel the thrill and excitement as you float like a cloud above the magnificent panorama of Surfers Paradise. Watch the sun reflecting off the myriad of canals and waterways and view the surrounding forest covered mountains of the Gold Coast hinterland - this is truly the most spectacular flying area in Australia.
Balloon Down Under - Join us for a memorable one hour balloon flight over the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland. Clean air and stunning views from Brisbane to Byron make this one of the premier ballooning areas in Australia. See rain forests, waterfalls and crystal clear rock pools wisp past beneath you. It's hard to comprehend that anything could be so untouched and at peace so close to the hustle and bustle of Australia's No.1 holiday playground. Look back to where the high rise buildings of Surfers Paradise are silhouetted against the shimmering silver/blue Pacific Ocean and the golden coastline.
Balloons Above - Climb aboard and experience the magic and tranquility of cruising the skies over the beautiful Lockyer Valley. The Great Dividing Range to the west, below the exquisite patchwork quilt effect of the farms, lakes and dams. Your flight takes you over some of the most picturesque country in Australia.
Balloons Over Brisbane - Ballooning Is Great Fun! We offer offer a spectacular balloon ride. A memory that will last forever. All flights are at dawn and as you float above the city, it is often possible to see as far off as the magnificent Glasshouse Mountains; to the fabulous Gold Coast and out to the islands of Moreton Bay, while not forgetting an 'awakening metropolis' underneath !
Champagne Balloon Flights - Champagne Balloon Flights Operate Hot Air Balloon rides daily from Cairns, Palm Cove and Trinity Beach in Queensland Australia. Offering the best value Hot Air Balloon tours to be found, together with friendliness, high safety standards ensure your memories are ones to treasure.
Floating Images - Come fly with Floating Images, South East Queensland 's only balloon operator offering a unique opportunity to combine a city & country balloon flight. Passengers enjoy superb & glorious views, whilst discovering the heritage city of Ipswich and the Scenic Rim region, part of the Greater Brisbane region & the Great Sunshine Way, Southern Queensland.
Fly Me To The Moon - We offer hot air balloon flights over Brisbane City. Take off is just after daybreak when the air is mild and still. The balloon usually travels 10-15 km during the flight. Our luxury Mercedes courtesy bus is in contact with the balloon and follows to your landing site. Your flight will take you over the river allowing unparalleled views of the Brisbane City centre and surrounding suburbs. It is common for the in-flight views to extend north beyond the Glass House Mountains and south to the Border Ranges, with Moreton Bay and the islands visible to the east.
Hot Air - Operating the Best Priced Balloon rides in Australia, Hot Air fly from Cairns, the Gold Coast & Port Douglas, so if this is your first time, come fly with Australia's Favourite Hot Air Balloon ride, HOT AIR.
Hot Air Cairns - Cairns is the most popular place in Australia to for hot air balloon rides. Hot Air Cairns' specially chosen location at Mareeba, provides ideal weather and climate conditions for this gentle activity and our beautiful region offers unrivalled panoramic views of our unique Australian landscape.
Raging Thunder- Cairns Highlands Balloon Flights. Let Raging Thunder introduce you to the safe and exciting sport of ballooning, in a spectacular dawn trip which highlights the diverse eco-culture of the Cairns region. As the sun rises our pilots gently lift off and quietly glide the balloons over the panorama of the Cairns Highlands (also known as the Atherton Tablelands).
Skydrifter Ballooning - Come and enjoy the magical experience of hot air ballooning with Skydrifter Ballooning as we float you above South East Queensland's magnificent Glasshouse Mountain region.

Situated on the Sunshine Coast we can take you to new heights with views from Brisbane to Coolum through to Woodford and Maleny. Capture that peaceful, serene feeling, and enjoy being the tranquility of being one with nature. You will get to see and experience the beautiful, eye catching landscape from a completely new perspective
Places of Interest

Brisbane Forest Park - Brisbane Forest Park is a huge, diverse park of scribbly gums and lush rainforest, sprawling over the hills at Brisbane’s back door. Enjoy great lookouts, walking tracks and picnic areas, also a remote secluded campsite for experienced walkers and navigators. At Jolly’s Lookout (wheelchair accessible), cook a barbecue while taking in the views over Samford Valley and listening to early morning birdsong.

BrisbaneLookout Mt. Cootha - Set amongst beautifully manicured gardens and nestled into the natural bushland of Brisbane Forest Park, is the Summit Restaurant and Bar, Function Centre, Kuta Cafe and Gift Shop and Observation Deck. Interpretive facilities pointing out well known Brisbane landmarks is located on the observation deck.

Coongara Rock - Coongarra Rock and Falls provide an opportunity to explore rocky outcrops, caves, rock pools and natural vegetation. It is possible to climb the rock but should only be attempted by fit and experienced bushwalkers. It is situated 24 kilometres south of Biggenden and Coalstoun Lakes.

Capricorn Caves - Capricorn Cave Tour is the premier nature based attraction in Central Queensland. Here you can explore spectacular caves in a limestone ridge and spot little insectivorous bats in certain seasons. These magnificent caves are located north of Rockhampton and winner of many major tourism and environment awards and eco-tourism accreditation.

Hervey Bay - Hervey Bay and its environs offer abundant and diverse birdwatching opportunities with over 250 species identified. Also well known for great beaches.

Adventure Parc at Mt Tamborine - There are 65 elevated challenges spread over four courses of varying difficulty. The courses stretch through hectares of forest and almost 1,000 towering trees at heights of up to 18 metres above the ground.

Dreamworld Gold Coast - With so many worlds in one location, it’s an action-packed adventure for the whole family. From the tallest and fastest thrill rides, to live interactive shows and unique animal attractions, there's something for everyone at Dreamworld!

Aussie World Sunshine Coast - The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub. Incorporating over 30 rides and games it is guaranteed to please everyone of all ages.

Cairns Tropical Zoo - The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub. Incorporating over 30 rides and games it is guaranteed to please everyone of all ages.

Barron Gorge National Park - Barron Gorge National Park has great cultural and historical significance, with dramatic scenery and World Heritage-listed rainforest.

Airlie Beach Lagoon - A multitude of choices will greet you at the marina, with every sort of aquatic and boating facility available. Bareboat yachts and motor cruisers are at your finger tips that you can sail yourself or hire a skipper for. Dive trips and reef cruises all depart from the marina, as well as the luxury cruising yachts or launches which leave for a day or a week.
Climate
Queensland is widely known as Australia's "sunshine state", with its capital city averaging 7.1 hours of sunshine in winter. However do not be fooled, there is a great variation between the weather conditions in the coastal plain and inland.

Inland days are warm and sunny and the nights cold and frosty. Queensland's wet season lasts from December to March, when monsoons sweep down from Asia and cyclones are at their peak.

Along the coast rainfall is heavy, averaging more than 1000 mm annually, and up to 4000 mm in the north. Yet places like Mt Isa and the interior are dry and can receive less than 500 mm a year. Rainfall dwindles in the south-west corner, averaging 200 mm.

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