Gain amazingly scenic views of the Gold Coast from both the water and air with a combined package for a Hot Air Ballooning tour and sightseeing cruise all for a single low price! Two experiences that showcase the Gold Coast's beautiful blend of green and blue scenery, this package is ideal for those looking for a scenic and enjoyable journey around the region. Your adventure will begin with an early start as you are taken to the lush greenery of the Gold Coast hinterland for a hot air ballooning adventure. See the balloon being inflated then board the basket to ascend into the skies and watch the sunrise over this lovely and underrated part of the Gold Coast with majestic views of Mount Tamborine, Lamington National Park and more all the way out to the Surfers Paradise skyline. At the conclusion of your balloon flight, you'll be treated with a tasty champagne breakfast, all included in the price!
Follow this up with your choice of either a morning or afternoon Gold Coast sightseeing cruise and enjoy a scenic, leisurely trip down the region's expansive canal system. Take in the sights of the homes of the rich and famous - listening to interesting tidbits of commentary from the captain along the way - while snacking on either complimentary coffee and muffin on the morning cruise, or a savoury snack boat on the afternoon cruise. All of this aboard a large, spacious and comfortable vessel with a roomy open-air top deck, and pleasant air-conditioned lower deck with licensed on-board bar. This package gives you two essential perspectives of the Gold Coast, all for one low price - book yourself a hot air ballooning and cruise pass online today!
How It Works
- Purchase your package
- The date you select will be the date of your Hot Air Balloon Flight
- Upon completion of purchase, you will be receive 2 vouchers, one for your Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast, and one for your Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise
- You MUST contact the hot air balloon operator to confirm your booking date and pick up time and location (tour operator details will appear on your tour voucher)
- You MUST contact the cruise operator to confirm a booking date for your morning or afternoon cruise
- Hot Air Balloon Flight & Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise do not need to be taken on consecutive days. You will have 12 months from the date of purchase to use the cruise component of the package
Inclusions
- A 30 minute Hot Air Balloon Flight including Champagne Breakfast and $30 Civil Aviation Levy
- Morning or Afternoon Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise
- Gold Coast hotel pick up and drop off for Hot Air Balloon Flight
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers for the Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise
Highlights
Hot Air Balloon Flight
- Spectacular balloon inflation display
- Float up to watch the sun rise over the rolling hills of the majestic Gold Coast hinterland
- Enjoy sweeping views of Mt. Tamborine, Lamington National Park and the shimmering tall towers of the Gold Coast skyline
- Delicious hot breakfast with Champagne
- O'Reilly's Grand Homestead and Vineyard
Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise
- Morning or afternoon sightseeing cruise.
- See homes of the rich and famous as you cruise by on the Gold Coast canals
- Departs from the centre of Surfers Paradise
- Air conditioned
- Sundeck viewing area
- Kids activities
- Full amenities
- Informative Commentary
- Selection of delicious cakes and unlimited tea and coffee on the morning sightseeing cruise OR savoury platters including fine cheeses, freshly made dips, breads and
Operating Hours
Hot Air Balloon Flight
- Balloon Flights departures can vary from summer to winter and due to weather can also have a significant difference. Departures can be anytime from 3.45am to 5.30am approximately and return at approximately 10.30am (again this time can vary if you have an early pick-up). Hotel pick up times will need to be confirmed after your booking and the phone number will be displayed on your voucher, so you can confirm 48 hours in advance your exact pick-up time
Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise
- Morning cruise departs at 9am and returns at 10.30am with boarding commencing at 8.45am
- Afternoon cruise departs at 3.30pm and returns at 5pm with boarding commencing at 3.15pm
- Departs from the river end of Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise, only a short walk from all major Surfers Paradise hotels and the Cavill Ave Light Rail Station
Hotel Pickup
If you have booked a hotel
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you have not yet booked a hotel
- If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
Booking Information
- FREE cruise is based on adult pricing
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received for each attraction at time of booking
- The date you select will be the date of your Hot Air Balloon Flight. Upon completion of purchase, you will be required to contact the hot air balloon operator to reconfirm your flight and pick up location and time (tour operator details will appear on your tour voucher)
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present to each attraction on day of travel
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this package
- Vessel subject to change without notice
- Hot Air Balloon Flight & Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise do not need to be taken on consecutive days. You will have 12 months from the date of purchase to use the cruise component of the package
