Cairns Hot Air Balloon Overview
Hot Air Balloon Cairns
Highlights
- Enjoy the bird's-eye view of the whole Tropical North Queensland, Atherton Tablelands, and a perfect blend of rainforest, wetlands and savanna.
- Tune in to the expert audio commentary and reveal the less known facts and information.
- Hot air ballooning Cairns is a chance to experience the view at dawn- the perfect time to witness the wildlife of the region, spot kangaroos, wallabies, golden bower birds etc.
- Take a wonderful ride in the hot air Balloon and be a part of funny and crazy games after soaring.
- Also, get a free Commemorative certification for your hot air balloon Cairns ride.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
The classic hot air balloon Cairns ride includes pickup from the hotels by a Cairns coach for the blissful ride in the air. Arrive at the site, witness the inflating balloon and boost your excitement to catch all the moments in the ride. As soon as the balloon takes off from the Mareeba, it will take you to a vast area of the surrounding landscape and the sky with floating balloons. We will drop you back at the hotel with a bundle of memories filled with peace, calmness and refreshing scenes.
Private hot air balloon Cairns includes transfer from Cairns hotel to your balloon ride site in a private car with a personal chauffeur. The hot air ballooning with a private expert pilot followed by a delicious Australian breakfast at the beachfront of a five-star resort.Enjoy the extended balloon ride, and sparkling wine in your tropical breakfast, stroll around the beach and capture and embrace the moments.
Know Before You Go For Hot Air Balloon Cairns
1. Essential Information
Location: You can enjoy hot air balloon Cairns rides at Mareeba - Atherton Tablelands, Cairns and have the opportunity to have a unique experience of floating in the Australian sky above wetlands and rainforests.
Timings: Generally early morning hours, around 5-6 am. The timings vary according to the seasons, in summer it even starts at 4:00 am.
Best time to visit: Summer and Early winter months (April and November) are the best for Cairns Hot Air Balloon Rides. You can enjoy the activity throughout the year. The best time for this air travel is during sunrise, the weather conditions and wind patterns are favorable for blissful hot air ballooning. Booking this activity in the rainy season is never a good idea.
2. How To Reach:
You can reach the hot air ballooning site with the offered transportation in the package on time from your accommodation venue in the city. You can also choose self-driving cars to reach the site. Or you may take a private transport from the hotel.
3. Duration:
4-5hours for the whole activity including a 40-60 minutes ride in a hot air balloon.It takes about 45-50 minutes to reach the site, after that the ride takes around 60 minutes. The tour finish time changes according to season. The duration of the activity may extend if you opt to go on a private charter deal because it includes a visit to the beachfront and breakfast.
4. Days of operation:
It's open throughout the year and rides are operated daily, except Christmas day and New Years' day.
FAQs
What is the best time to experience a ride in a hot air balloon Cairns?
The summer and early winter months- from April to November are the best time to experience a ride in a hot air balloon Cairns. The suitable weather conditions for hot air ballooning are just after sunrise and a few hours before sunset. Hot air ballooning is best operated in the mornings as the stable air and wind patterns are experienced during the early morning hours with the rising sun. Hot air ballooning Cairns has the world's perfect climatic conditions throughout the year for ballooning.
What is the minimum height for a hot air balloon flight in Cairns?
There is no limit to the height while flying in a hot air balloon in Cairns. The carrier basket is 120 cm high with few peep holes for children to view the wonderful surroundings.
Is there any age restriction for a hot air balloon ride in Cairns?
The required minimum age for hot air ballooning cairns is four years for safety reasons.
Why should one take a hot air balloon ride in Cairns?
Hot air balloon cairns is a cruise in the air with peaceful and calm aerial views of the Atherton Tablelands. The rides are one of the safest air activities and give you an opportunity to spot the regional wildlife from above.
What can we wear during a hot air balloon ride in Cairns?
While going in a hot air balloon in Cairns it is recommended to opt for casual outdoor clothing with shoes and a hat. While landing you may find grassy land hence prefer shoes and hats that will protect you from the heat in the balloon.
How many hours is enough for a hot air balloon ride in Cairns?
The total experience takes 4-5 hours including the 40- 60 minutes of the hot air balloon ride.
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