Gold Coast Classic Ballooning & Langham Beachside Breakfast with transfer
- Surfers Paradise
- Hot Air Balloon
- Scenic Flight
- Instant Confirmation
- Tour in English
Overview
The classic flight time varies daily pending on the conditions. Usually between 39-65 minutes in duration
A Hot Air Balloon coach will pick you up from your hotel to commence a half day ballooning with breakfast. Begin your day by floating gently above the spectacular Gold Coast Hinterland. Watch the sunrise over the rolling hills and enjoy sweeping views of Mt Tamborine, Lamington National Park and to the shimmering tall towers of the Gold Coast skyline as you enjoy your classic balloon flight. Afterwards enjoy 5star breakfast in Surfers paradise Tour concludes at which time hotel drop offs will commence.
After we gently touch down, you’ll be driven to Akoya Restaurant within the prestigious Langham Hotel – positioned on an absolute beachfront address between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. This natural light-filled space offers direct views over the Pacific Ocean, with an abundant buffet catering to all dietary requirements. From the rolling green hills of the hinterland to the sparkling shoreline – it’s the ultimate Gold Coast morning.
Ride Highlights
– Spectacular Balloon Flight
Soar over the lush Gold Coast Hinterland and Scenic Rim with our expert pilots
– 5-Star Beachside Breakfast
Full buffet breakfast at Akoya Restaurant, The Langham Gold Coast – absolute beachfront, overlooking the Pacific Ocean
– Return Coach Transfers
Air-conditioned coach transfers from selected hotel pickup locations – fully included
– Sparkling Wine Toast
Complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice to celebrate your flight
– Free Digital Photo Package
Complimentary souvenir photo set delivered digitally – worth $135
– Commemorative Flight Certificate
A signed keepsake to mark your Gold Coast morning
Itinerary
Return Times
Return times can vary depending on the season and daily operations. You’ll usually be back between 10:15am and 11:30am.
All times are an INDICATION only. Please note that times do change summer/winter/spring, exact start times given on receipt of your full booking details
Important Note
Drop-off times are approximate and may change due to weather, traffic, or other on-the-day factors. If you’ve got time-sensitive plans (like flights, transfers, or other tours), please check with us before booking so we can advise you properly.
We’d rather be honest than have you stressed!
Pre dawn pick up
Pick up from selected Gold Coast hotels or one of our convenient meeting points .Relax in our air-conditioned coaches as we head to the launch site. Your confirmed time will be issued upon booking. Arrive to witness the spectacular sight of the balloon inflation – our balloons stand taller than a ten-storey building and are a true highlight of the morning!
07.00 – 07.30 am
Take to the skies with Australia’s most experienced pilots. You’ll enjoy a spectacular 45–60 minute flight over the Gold Coast Hinterland, taking in vistas from the Scenic Rim mountains to the city skyline. Learn the secrets of the flight path with expert commentary from your pilot. After landing, join the crew for some light-hearted pack-up games – it’s a fun, traditional part of the ballooning experience.
08.00 – 0930 am
After working up an appetite, we’ll whisk you back to the coast. Enjoy a sumptuous 5-star Full buffet Breakfast at Akoya, located within the prestigious Langham Hotel. You will have up to one hour to relax in sophisticated surroundings, soak in the ocean views, and toast your morning adventure before your return transfer departs.
Dep: 09.45 – 10.30 am
Following breakfast, our coach departs for return transfers to your hotel or the Kurrawa meeting point.
5-Star Flexibility: Because of our prime beachside location, you may choose to skip the return transfer and spend more time enjoying The Langham’s facilities or exploring the Surfers Paradise foreshore. The G:link light rail is just a short walk away, giving you the freedom to return to your accommodation at your own pace. Most guests opting for the return coach are dropped off between 10:15 am and 11:30 am.
Your transfer and meeting point options
To make your morning as smooth as possible, we offer several ways to join us. Read the options below and choose what works best for your situation:
Option 1 – Hotel Pickup (Included)
Pickup is available from accommodation in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Main Beach and Southport between 3:50 AM and 4:30 AM. Your return transfer from The Langham is fully included.
Option 2 – Kurrawa Surf Club Recommended for Self-Drivers
Drive yourself to our preferred coastal meeting point at Kurrawa Surf Club, Broadbeach. Leave your car and join our coach – we’ll take you to the launch site, to breakfast at The Langham, and back to your car afterward.
What’s included
Included
- Complimentary digital photo package worth $135 auto emailed to you on the same day after your flight
- Air conditioned coach transfers to balloon launch and landing sites
- Free Hotel Pickups/Meeting Point Maps
- Spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride over the Gold Coast Hinterland
- Enjoy vistas across mist-blanketed valleys from the Scenic Rim's rainforest mountains to the Gold Coast city skyline.
- Luxurious 5-star beachside breakfast at The Langham
- Expert interpretive commentary
- Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
- Taxes and insurance worth $30.00
- Return Air Conditioned Coach Transfer: Hotel /Meeting Place/Shopping Centre/Theme Park
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.
Children must be a minimum of THREE years old to travel on the balloon flight and children up to the age of TWELVE years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult on the balloon flight. Children aged THIRTEEN to SEVENTEEN years old can travel on the balloon flight by themselves, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the rest of the tour including bus transfers. Children less then THREE years old may travel with their parents on the tour, but must remain on the ground in the company of at least one responsible adult at all times. Adult prices will apply from THIRTEEN (13) years old. You may be asked to produce proof of age for your child so please bring ID along for your flight.
Pregnant persons beyond 3 months (13 weeks) of pregnancy are not permitted to fly.
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. Some bus have Hot Air Balloon signage on the front and side. 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.
It is passenger's responsibility to re-confirm with Hot Air their pick up point at least 48 hours prior to travel. Reconfirmation link: https://manage.hotair.com.au/search
Self Drive: Kurrawa Surf Club, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach QLD. -28.0296914, 153.4346033. Park in the public car park directly adjacent to the Kurrawa Surf Club on Old Burleigh Road. Our bus will collect you there and return you after your flight and 5-star breakfast at The Langham.
Please contact 07 5636 1508 if you are concerned you have missed your pick up.
Good to know
What to bring: Walking shoes, Camera, Dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended. Peak Hat & sunglasses. Bottle of water.
The classic flight time varies daily pending on the conditions. Usually between 39-65 minutes in duration.
The basket is 1.2 meters in height and all travellers must be able to get into and out of the basket unassisted. Small children will be placed in the basket so it is safe for them to see without being on the outter edge.
You will notice signs indicating a 3-hour parking limit (3P). Please don't worry! This limit is only enforced between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Because our tours start pre-dawn, your 3-hour timer does not officially begin until 9 AM — meaning your parking is valid until midday, well after our bus returns you from your 5-star breakfast!
All times are an INDlCATlON only. Please note that times do change summer/winter/spring, exact start times given on receipt of your full booking details. The product includes free shuttle service from some selected downtown hotels, with English speaking local driver .Please wait at the designated place in advance. Not all downtown hotels are available for pick-up. Please refer to the voucher for details.
Hot air balloon flights are dependent on weather conditions. For passenger safety, we will suspend flights in some unsuitable weather conditions (such as strong winds, rain, or fog), and you can choose to reschedule. Similarly, flights may be delayed or rescheduled if the minimum number of passengers is not met.
The times given in emails, over the phone or other means are approximate and subject to change depending on the time of year and your exact pickup location. They may be earlier or later than those described. A closer time can be given to you upon reconfirmation with us the day before travel. Some small delays may ensue on the morning of travel if people to be collected before you are late arriving or there are traffic hold ups, which are out of our control. All efforts will be made to contact you if we are going to be more than 20 minutes after your scheduled pickup time. Call Hot Air Balloon on 07 5636 1508 for Gold Coast if you have a concern about your pickup being late.
The day before travel, please go to manage.hotair.com.au and enter your name and order confirmation number (we will give you the confirmation voucher of), once again confirm your pick up time, in order to know exactly the bus arrival time.
If you are late for the trip due to personal reasons, you will be deemed to have given up to participate in the trip. We will not be able to arrange the change of date or refund.
Passengers who suspect they may be pregnant should check with their doctor before travel. Pregnant passengers are permitted to fly with the Operator up to 3 months (13 weeks) of their pregnancy term. *** Pregnant persons beyond 3 months (13 weeks) of pregnancy are not permitted to fly.
At no time will a passenger be allowed to fly if their judgment is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription medicine
Due to weight and safety restrictions, handbags and backpacks may not be carried on the hot air balloon. Please do not bring large bags.
Unless the camera fails, digital photos will be provided every flight. If the camera fails, no compensation or refund will be given.
Please note that the timings might be adjusted due to seasonal changes, and the specific schedule is subject to the reservation confirmation you received.
It is recommended that you wear long pants and closed in shoes – no heels, slippers or skirts please.
Bring a jacket as it gets quite cool as the sun rises and please avoid white clothes.
Carry hats and sunglasses, and a fully charged camera for taking pictures.
If your flight time is from April to October (in winter), you need to wear warm clothes to prevent the cold; in other months, there will be warm airflow due to the burning of hot air balloons, so you do not need to wear warm clothes.
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.
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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.
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