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Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight (Departs every day | Includes photos and videos | Selected Hotel pick up)

  • Gold Coast
  • Hot Air Balloon
  • Special Experience
  • Family Outing
  • Date Spots
  • Tour in English

Overview

Tour Duration:  4 hours

Flight Time : 40-65mins

Departure Times:        Winter Months                   4:30 AM
                                         Summer Months               3:00 AM

Return Times:              Winter Months                   8:30 AM

                                         Summer Months               7:00 AM

Reach thrilling heights and soak in the views of the Gold Coast during a breathtaking sunrise hot balloon flight. Lift off as the sun begins to shine on a new day and float with the breeze above the Gold Coast and surrounding Hinterland areas. If a Gold Coast hot air balloon flight is an experience that has been on your bucket list for a while, come and fly with the experts for an unforgettable adventure.

This Gold Coast hot air balloon flight is unlike any other with Australia’s only ‘Walk in Basket’ providing easy access to enter and exit the balloon plus a 4X4 vehicle allowing a seamless connection at the end of the flight. Step into the balloon and be whisked away above the golden shores and lush rainforest where you’ll be blown away by the natural beauty that sits within the Gold Coast.

Once the balloon is deflated, watch as the specialized crane packs away the balloon without customer help saving you approximately 30 minutes of your day. The 5-star breakfast at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is available for those who wish to cap off the extravagant experience with a delicious feast. Set the alarms early, this is an experience that is worth getting up early for!

Itinerary For Reference:

4:00 AM — Meet our friendly team at the 5 x star Sheraton or get picked up from a local hotel.
4:15 AM –Free transfers to one of our 100+ launch sites in our air conditioned Go Ballooning coaches(each day we take off from a different location depending on which way the wind is blowing!)
5 :00 AM — Watch your balloon being inflated ready for launch !
5:30 AM — Take off for an UPLlFTING sunrise 1 x hour flight – pls let us know if you would like. Some bubbles in the air to enjoy with that special someone !
6:30 AM — Touch Down! Congratulations you are now an official Go Balloonatic.
7:00 AM — If the conditions are perfect you might be able to walk inside the deflating balloon !
8:00 AM — After a short air conditioned coach ride you arrive back at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort to enjoy The Gold Coast’s best buffet breakfast or be dropped back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your day (If you do not choose buffet breakfast, you will be sent back to the fixed pick-up point first).

*The shuttle bus will have a Go Ballooning logo on the side of bus and staff will ask for your name. Detailed information on the day of the event will be provided via SMS/WhatsApp/WeChat/email one day before departure.

*We pick up from every hotel in Main Beach, surfers Paradise and Broadbeach so if the hotel is in these areas, we can always pick up from there (If parking is not convenient at some hotels, we will arrange a meeting point nearby).  

What’s included

Included

  • 40-60mins – Balloon Flight over the Gold Coast or Hinterland (depending on the winds).
  • Photo & vip movie package.
  • Fixed pick-up point: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort (If you need to pick up from other hotels, you need to confirm again, there is no guarantee that you can be picked up).
  • Commemorative flight certificates (digital or printed)
  • Protective shoe covers
  • A glass of bubbly ($20)
  • Mandatory aviation insurance.
  • 5-star buffet breakfast (according to the package selected).

Not included

  • All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.

Ages

Children's rates are the same with adults.

Participants under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Children need to be 3 years old or over and accompanied by a parent or guardian to fly. It is important to note that the noise from the burners can be quite frightening to young children.

Passengers who have significant knee, hip or back problems must consult with the pilot prior to their flight

Pregnant women are unable to fly for safety concerns More information.

How to use

After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. Please make sure to check the email and check the confirmation details. On the day of tour, please wait at the hotel or the designated place 10 minutes in advance, wait for the driver to pick up, and present the confirmation to board the bus. Please note that the driver will not ring you. If you fail to join the tour due to being late, it will be deemed a NO SHOW and no refund can be made.

The default fixed pick-up point is Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort. The time needs to be confirmed with the supplier. Other pick-up points need to be confirmed twice. Please be sure to call the supplier to confirm the pick-up location and time one day before the trip. Call 1300 359 468 or WhatsApp +61 439 083 933.

It is recommended that guests reserve an Australian mobile phone number for easy contact. If you change your mobile phone number, please inform us in time. If the number is incorrect or we cannot contact you and you miss the trip, no refund will be made.

The shuttle bus will have a Go Ballooning logo on the side of bus and staff will ask for your name. Detailed information on the day of the event will be provided via SMS/WhatsApp/WeChat/email before departure.

Rebooking must be completed within 12 months of the flight date of the first cancellation. Rebooking flight dates are subject to availability. Any bookings held in our system for more than 12 months are non-refundable. If you need to extend the validity of your rebooking beyond 12 months, a rebooking extension fee will apply: $50 for a 6 month extension; $100 for a 12 month extension (prices subject to change without notice). The extension period of your booking will be calculated from the expiry date. The rebooking extension fee is non-refundable.

Good to know

Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements. Whatsapp Conatct: +61 439 083 933.

Hot air ballooning relies on suitable weather conditions in order to proceed safely. Additionally, flights may depend on mechanical performance or staffing availability. When conditions are deemed by Go Ballooning to be unsuitable or unsafe to proceed, then the flight will be cancelled. Similarly a flight may be postponed due to less than minimum numbers being achieved.

On very rare occasions a flight deemed by the pilot in command to be of poor quality. This may be a flight that is either shorter than normal or may experience poor visibility. The pilot may offer to re fly all passengers free of charge. Any free of charge re fly can only be taken by the passenger on the original flight. This is not transferable.

Where flights have been cancelled by Go Ballooning and original flight payment was paid in full direct to Go Ballooning, should customer be unable to re fly Go Ballooning offer a full refund of ticket price.

If your balloon flight is cancelled by us due to unsuitable weather conditions we let you know, then you are welcome to re-book anytime within a 12 month period. We confirm all our flights the night before around 7pm.

Being a weather dependant activity please be aware it can take several attempts to fly.

You will lose the full cost of your flight if you fail to show for your flight no matter what the reason. Strictly no refunds.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have received booking confirmation details of your flight; please notify the Go Ballooning Australia office immediately and prior to your flight date if you do not have this information. You are also required to follow the check-in procedure outlined in the confirmation email and the confirmation SMS the evening before your flight.

In the interests of safety, you undertake to follow the advice of the pilot and ground crew, comply with any local codes of conduct and act sensibly and prudently at all times. You also agree to indemnify Go Ballooning Australia, its owners, officers and employees for all losses and/or damage arising from any act or default on your part or the part of a member of your party. Under no circumstances at any time during supply of the Services should you or a member of your party be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, nor should you take medication that could affect or impair your judgment at this time.

Check with your medical practitioner if you have a pre-existing medical condition that may be affected by the physical nature of hot air ballooning. You agree to indemnify Go Ballooning, its owners, officers and employees against any incident related to your health occurring during or after supply of the Services.

Personal belongings taken on board are at your own risk.

Ballooning is an outdoor adventure activity, and Go Ballooning Australia cannot be held liable for damage to any clothing. Bring a jacket as it gets quite cool as the sun rises and please avoid white clothes.

Unfortunately, due to the active nature of balloon landings, it is not suitable for pregnant ladies.

Clothes suitable for walking or hiking is recommended with enclosed shoes. We suggest you also bring a jacket, hat and sunglasses as well as your camera.

Balloons are incredibly versatile, so on the morning of your flight you might find yourself flying anywhere between tree top height and up to 7.5 thousand feet.

If you have any mobility or climbing limitations please call us on 0439 083 933 and we can ensure you are booked into our balloon that has easy access DOORS! We are proud to own a balloon with easy access doors.

Passengers who have participated in day or night diving the day before a hot air balloon flight should consult a certified dive instructor to determine if it is safe to participate in a hot air balloon flight.

In the unfortunate event that a flight must be delayed, rescheduled or cancelled due to any factor above, Go Ballooning will hold payment and offer alternative dates. If your flight has been cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, please contact our office as soon as possible to rebook. Go Ballooning will not accept any liability for travel, accommodation, inconvenience or other costs incurred or lost through such cancellation. International, interstate and country visitors should factor the possibility of short notice cancellation.

Disclaimer

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.

We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.

In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.

We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.

For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.

When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.

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