Hot Air Balloon Flights in the Gold Coast: 7 Days Out With the Prices Attached

1.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 647 reviews · from $284Our pick

Start with a pre-dawn pickup, then rise above the Gold Coast for 45 to 60 minutes, flying over the city or hinterland as wind allows. The balloon has doors instead of a high basket wall, and you receive a photo and movie package. You may also help pack the balloon after landing. Crew names include Ben, Reece, Casey, and Murray.

“Unfortunately it didn’t happen. The hot air balloon people tried on 3 separate days to get us airborne. The weather wasn’t good enough. Now awaiting refund of monies”

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2.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Return Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · from $335

Rise before dawn for a gentle hot-air balloon flight over Gold Coast forests, farms, vineyards, and lakes. Your pilot and guide explain the views, then you help pack away the balloon before a hot breakfast, sparkling wine, and cellar-door tasting at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley. Pickup and return transfers from Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach are included.

“This was a fantastic experience - absolutely loved the ballon ride and we were able to see some kangaroos which was a nice bonus. Kelly was our driver and tour guide with Gavin helping out. The ballon pilot was Dharwal. Kelly was absolutely Read more”

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3.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Buffet Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 4 hours · from $302

Meet at the Sheraton Grand Mirage for a four-hour Gold Coast balloon adventure with hotel transfers on request. You will float for about an hour above the coast or Hinterland, depending on the wind, in Australia’s only walk-in basket. English and Chinese guides are available, and the morning ends with a five-star buffet breakfast.

“It was an excellent outing all round. The weather, the crew and the scenery. The perfect first flight! Thank you!”

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4.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon with 5 Star Champagne Buffet Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 30 reviews · from $322

Meet at The Star Gold Coast before dawn, ride to the launch site, and spend about an hour drifting above beaches, waterways, Surfers Paradise, or the hinterland. After landing, return for a hotel buffet breakfast with Champagne. Select hotel pickup, a flight certificate, and optional photos are available.

“Wonderful crew created an amazing experience. Crew helped every step of the way and were very caring to all the guests particularly the ones struggling with snorkeling and scuba diving activities.”

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5.Hot Air Balloon Flight, Sparkling Wine & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $232Best value

Start with hotel pickup, then rise over Queensland’s Scenic Rim on a 30-minute hot-air-balloon flight. Your English-speaking crew, including pilot Jay on some departures, handles the flight and landing toast. You’ll receive a certificate and a premium digital photo pack valued at $130, with Chinese, Japanese, and Korean audio support available.

“One of the most magical experiences I’ve ever had. I truly recommend it! The entire team was incredibly kind, attentive, and made everything even more special. An unforgettable experience!”

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6.Hot Air Balloon Flight and Vineyard Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $327

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, watch a giant balloon inflate, then rise above the Gold Coast Hinterland with pilot Dhawal. After landing, help fold the balloon before heading to a boutique vineyard for a hot breakfast, coffee, pastries, fruit, sparkling wine, and possible wine tasting.

“The experience was AMAZING starting from the shuttle service, they picked me up at the hostel, the early start was worth it, the flight was beautiful, and once we landed we had the experience of taking photos inside the canvas, the guides helped us and took photos for free that we then received via email in the afternoon. Afterwards we had a very rich breakfast in this enchanting vineyard, where we were also able to do a wine tasting, feed the alpacas of the estate and take photos with them. On the way back obviously I was taken directly in front of my hostel. The experience is worth every penny…”

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7.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight 1 Hour – BEST PRICE!

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · from $235

Meet the Balloon Aloft Gold Coast crew at your hotel or The Star Gold Coast before dawn. After a short briefing, you’ll take a 30-minute sunrise flight above Gold Coast beaches, waterways, and forested hinterland. The captain chooses the route with the wind, so each flight has its own view. Pickup, drop-off, and fees are included.

“This experience was awesome! It was my first hot air balloon flight and it was just magnificent. The view was insane! The hot air balloon captain mentioned that they usually take the tourists to the mountainous/forest area depending on the wiRead more”

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