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2a. Greater Brisbane Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Only – 1 Hour Flight & No Breakfast Experience

4 hours
from $460 per person
Enjoy our most popular 1-hour balloon flight program – without breakfast. You’ll experience the same magic, beauty and bird’s-eye views of Greater Brisbane from a hot air balloon, but without the post-flight breakfast and coffee.
This tour is just ballooning!! Picture yourself in the balloon basket floating majestically and effortlessly over patchwork country and city landscapes, admiring a breathtaking view gently unfolding as dawn breaks. The magic and romance of flying in a hot air balloon can be easily experienced with our most popular balloon package. From the air you will soak in a bird’s eye views of the heritage city of Ipswich, Great Dividing Range mountains, Brisbane city skyline, Scenic Rim and Somerset countryside. We are proud to offer this unique opportunity to take in panoramic city and country sights. Floating Images is the closest hot air balloon company to Brisbane and the longest founding owner-operator in the South East Queensland region. Every flight is taken by owner and Chief pilot Graeme Day, who has 30+ years of ballooning experience and loves to share his passion for ballooning. Graeme’s deep knowledge of the local region after flying here for 20+ years, humour and storytelling make his in-flight commentary both informative and entertaining Our meeting point is an easy 30-minute drive from Brisbane, and we can also be reached by train or bus.  Enjoy our most popular 1-hour balloon flight program – without breakfast. You’ll experience the same magic, beauty and bird’s-eye views of Greater Brisbane from a hot air balloon, but without the post-flight breakfast and coffee.
  • Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flight standard "no breakfast" package includes: -  Approximate 1-hour balloon flight over Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset regions – a city to countryside flight -  Every flight is with Chief pilot Graeme who has 30+ years ballooning experience -  a boutique ballooning experience with no more than 10 passengers per flight -  Personalised in-flight commentary -  Passengers can assist with inflation & deflation of balloon (optional) -  Free parking at the central city meeting point -  Transportation during the flight experience -   In-flight photography will be taken on most flights, with the opportunity to purchase photos at breakfast -   A personalised commemorative flight certificate (usually presented at breakfast) -   Insurance & GST -   Peace of mind that you have chosen to fly with an owner-operator. Please allow 3-4 hours for your balloon experience. Optional extras:
    • In-Flight digital images download to purchase
    • Extra breakfast participants
Please note: Breakfast is not included with this package option but can be added if you wish to join. Group booking discounts may apply (4 or more persons). Please contact us directly for a quote.  Floating Images operates morning balloon flights year-round, offering you a unique opportunity to explore the beautiful region from the air. We look forward to welcoming you on board soon. BOOK NOW OR ORDER AN EXPERIENCE VOUCHER  
Start: Meet 10 minutes prior to start time at Ipswich Visitor Information Centre Carpark, 14 Queen Victoria Parade
from $460 per person
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