Ballooning Gold Coast and Private 4WD Charter Touring

Drive to your Hot Air balloon ride launch site. A choice of transport options available. Air conditioned coach transfers from The Spit to Broadbeach or join us at one of our convenient Meeting Points. Our team of pilots are Australia's most experienced with the record for most reliable balloon ride take-offs in the southern hemisphere. Our team recommend driving west, to the Gold Coast Hinterland, where balloon take-offs are at their optimum. Your confirmed Pickup/Meeting time will be issued as soon as you Reserve your booking.

Always a surprise, always an impressive sight. Arrive at the launch site, to see the amazing hot air balloon inflation display. Did you know, our Hot Air balloons stand taller than a ten storey building? Hop on-board to experience the fun & unique sensation of your first hot air balloon ride, floating gently above the spectacular Gold Coast Hinterland, in Queensland, Australia. So much to see, but often it's the sensation of floating silently over this picturesque landscape at sunrise for your 30 minute hot air balloon flight that really makes this such a special time. Breathe in the wide-open spaces and be amazed at the colourful spectacle of our other balloons in the morning sky.

Our team of pilots, expert, knowledgeable and great guys are guiding your balloon & have some amazing facts to share with you about your hot air balloon ride this morning. Experience the joys of this historic form of flight. Your balloon crew & driver are ready and waiting to answer all your questions and have a bit of fun. We're pleased to say, our team are fun and highly trained crew, well practiced in maximising the enjoyment to be had, on your first hot air balloon ride. After landing, of course their is some hot air balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs.

Come down to earth and it's a short drive to O'Reilly's Grand Homestead & Boutique Vineyard.  Our breakfast is a real highlight!  We have exclusive access to O'Reillys Canungra Valley Vineyard - take a sneak peak at our virtual tour. Relax in the historic surroundings with a glass of champagne to toast your morning.  A full freshly cooked breakfast, pastries, fresh juices, eggs & bacon, cereals & fruit is all yours as you relax in the serenity of the vineyard on the verandah of this picturesque grand Queenslander.

AFTER BALLOONING, CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE 3 TOUR OPTIONS BELOW:

OPTION 1: Lamington National Park - O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat and Canopy Treetop walk

Greeting you at the O'Reilly's Grand Homestead the 4WD vehicle will take you for a short ride to the famous O'Reilly's Guesthouse and Lamington National Park for a fully guided rainforest walk taking in the first canopy treetop walk in the world.  Hand feed the Australian King parrots and Crimson Rosellas.  The chance to grab a light lunch at the guesthouse before departing for the famous Duck Creek Road 4wd track through both rainforest and eucalyptus forests before heading back to the Gold Coast through the country towns of Beaudesert and Canungra.  Fully guided from start to finish by a local who grew up tin the area, you really can't get any better way of appreciating this scenic hinterland area.Return approx 1.30pm back to central Gold Coast accommodation.  Drop off to Dreamworld, Movieworld, Wet n Wild or Harbourtown Shopping Centre is available. 

OPTION 2: Tamborine Mountain - Curtis Falls, Wine Tasting and Gallery Walk

Greeting you at the O'Reilly's Grand Homestead the 4WD vehicle will take you on a short ride up to Tamborine Mountain stopping at the Jump Zone for Para gliders ad hang gliders.  Shortly after, your guide will take you on a walk to Curtis Falls, explaining the secrets of the rainforests in the area before enjoying wine tasting and time to take in the Arts and Crafts area of Gallery Walk.  There's a  chance to grab a light lunch whilst at Gallery Walk before departing the mountain where you take a secluded 4wd track off Tamborine Mountain with 180 degree views of the Gold Coast accessible only by their 4wd vehicles.  Guided by a local with you the whole tour, you can be sure any questions come fully answered.Return approx 1.30pm back to central Gold Coast accommodation.  Drop of to Dreamworld, Movieworld, Wet n Wild or Harbourtown Shopping Centre is available.

OPTION 3: Springbrook National Park - Best of all Lookouts, Purling Brook Falls - Twin Falls

Greeting you at O'Reilly's Grand Homestead the 4WD vehicle will take you to the Springbrook plateau and show you more great views towards the city of the Gold Coast with guided walks to 2 waterfalls and the "Best of all lookout".  A great trip with some 4wding before heading back to the Gold Coast.Return approx 1.30pm back to central Gold Coast accommodation.  Drop of to Robina Town Centre, Pacific Fair, Movieworld, Wet n Wild or Harbourtown Shopping Centre is available.

FULL-DAY UPGRADE including Lunch: Take in two options for up to 6 people.  Seperate day to ballooning.  Enquire here