Brisbane's closest Hot Air Balloon Flights - City & Country views - 1 hr flight!
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Watch the sunrise as you glide over the Greater Brisbane region including heritage city of Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset countryside, on a 1-hour scenic hot air balloon flight. Located just 30-minutes west of Queensland's capital city Brisbane, Ipswich offers the best of both worlds with a mix of both country and city views. You'll experience uninterrupted views over the Greater Brisbane region, Scenic Rim and Somerset countryside along with the Great Dividing Range as a backdrop. This unforgettable sunrise balloon flight is topped off with a delicious restaurant breakfast and a commemorative flight certificate. This personal and professional boutique ballooning experience has been operating for over 24+ years in the Greater Brisbane region, with each flight undertaken by the owner, operator and Chief Pilot who has over 33+ years ballooning experience. We provide small group ballooning experiences - with a max. 10 guests only, each flight is professional & personal for all involved
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Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights provides a boutique hot air ballooning experience showcasing spectacular city & country views of the Greater Brisbane region encompassing Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset countryside whilst aloft in a balloon wicker basket for an approx 1 hour flight time. How program takes 3 - 4 hours however. Once up in the air you’ll see hot air ballooning is all about the views. With Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights you’ll have the opportunity to soak in where city life and country charm collide just a 30-minute drive west of Brisbane. The geography and climate make this area ideal for hot air balloon flights. Ballooning is the best way to view South-East Queensland’s diverse natural landscape as you float over the rich agricultural land, valleys and mountain ranges of the Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset regions. While in the air there is no doubt our Chief Pilot Graeme will point out a few gems to explore once back on land. Our office NOT meeting point
Floating Images meet all our passengers at the Ipswich VIC to commence the ballooning program including scenic views from above of the Greater Brisbane region including Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset country regions.
Once we depart the Ipswich VIC we board our vehicle to the mornings launch site, a short drive within the region depending on the wind speed & direction for the morning. Once at the launch site, passengers can assist in the inflation process of the balloon if they wish, or just stand back watch, take photos & enjoy. Once inflated, all passengers embark the balloon basket and enjoy the flight in the well experienced pilots hands.
As our ballooning program commences in Ipswich, passengers have scenic views from above as they float gently by. From the balloon it is possible to see almost all of the Greater Brisbane area including: The heritage city of Ipswich, Queensland’s oldest provincial city, with its beautiful old heritage buildings, churches, homes, classic Queenslander-style houses, parks and gardens The skyline of Brisbane, Mt Coot-tha and Moreton Bay Flinders Peak, Mount Walker, Cunningham’s Gap and Mount Tamborine The Bremer and Brisbane Rivers and Wivenhoe Dam The stunning peaks of the Great Dividing Range, McPherson and D’Aguilar ranges The agricultural Brisbane, Fassifern and Lockyer valleys and their quaint country towns.
Whilst aloft you can see the suburban sprawl and cityscape & skyline of the Brisbane region.
The geography and climate make this area ideal for hot air balloon flights. Ballooning is the best way to view South-East Queensland’s diverse natural landscape as you float over the rich agricultural land, valleys and mountain ranges of the Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset regions. While in the air there is no doubt our Chief Pilot Graeme will point out a few gems to explore once back on land. From the balloon it is possible to see almost all of the Greater Brisbane area including: The heritage city of Ipswich, Queensland’s oldest provincial city, with its beautiful old heritage buildings, churches, homes, classic Queenslander-style houses, parks and gardens The skyline of Brisbane, Mt Coot-tha and Moreton Bay Flinders Peak, Mount Walker, Cunningham’s Gap and Mount Tamborine The Bremer and Brisbane Rivers and Wivenhoe Dam The stunning peaks of the Great Dividing Range, McPherson and D’Aguilar ranges The agricultural Brisbane, Fassifern & Lockyer valleys and their quaint country towns.
Whilst aloft, you have the potential to see across the Somerset Countryside and across to the Wivenhoe Dam
The geography and climate make this area ideal for hot air balloon flights. Ballooning is the best way to view South-East Queensland’s diverse natural landscape as you float over the rich agricultural land, valleys and mountain ranges of the Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset regions. While in the air there is no doubt our Chief Pilot Graeme will point out a few gems to explore once back on land. From the balloon it is possible to see almost all of the Greater Brisbane area including: The heritage city of Ipswich, Queensland’s oldest provincial city, with its beautiful old heritage buildings, churches, homes, classic Queenslander-style houses, parks and gardens The skyline of Brisbane, Mt Coot-tha and Moreton Bay Flinders Peak, Mount Walker, Cunningham’s Gap and Mount Tamborine The Bremer and Brisbane Rivers and Wivenhoe Dam The stunning peaks of the Great Dividing Range, McPherson and D’Aguilar ranges The agricultural Brisbane, Fassifern & Lockyer valleys and their quaint country towns.
After the approx 1 hour flight time around the Greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset regions we then land the balloon, pack it all up, hope back in our vehicle and head back to Ipswich, the Ipswich VIC and then to the restaurant for the after flight breakfast.
If you are joining the Floating Images after flight breakfast as part of your ballooning program inclusion, then passengers will enjoy the ambience, views and culinary skills at Fourth Child Restaurant for breakfast.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children (6 - 12 years) must be accompanied by an adult. No infants allowed.
- Disabled passengers are able to balloon, although limitations do apply due to the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) regulations. CASA requires that all passengers are able to embark and disembark a balloon basket unassisted for safety reasons. No wheelchair facilities are available. Disabled persons participating in the balloon flight do so at their own risk and the company accepts no liability for any damage or injury caused. As the flight is for approximately 1 hour, passengers must be able to stand unaided for the duration of the flight. (ie: no additional aids such as seats, walkers, sticks or crutches are permitted in the basket). If in doubt, an able bodied person (friend or relative) must accompany the "slightly infirm" passenger.
- Weight notification: For flight manifest purposes all passengers’ names and estimated weights (in kilograms). Please advise the booking office if any client is over 85 kilograms, or have any medical issues. As weight is an important factor in a hot air balloon; passengers weighing 110 Kg or over attracts a 50% surcharge. Due to safety factors passengers over 130kg cannot participate in hot air ballooning.
- During any Government Health &/ or Covid restrictions, all passengers will be required to follow the FIHABF Health/ Covid 19 Policy & Safety Plan requirements, and comply with all Federal Government and Queensland Health requirements imposed at the time of your flight. Please familiarize yourself with any Government & Health authority mandates including the wearing of face masks and how it applies to you, prior to your flight. By booking tickets to attend this ballooning experience you accept these participation entry requirements.
Reviews(209)
First Hot Air Balloon ride for us both. Great experience. Easy to book, great communication leading up to the flight. On the morning given full brief on what to expect, helped out setting up the balloon and away we went. Very smooth flight with lots of information from our pilot Graeme. A soft landing, helped pack up the balloon and back into Ipswich for a wonderful breakfast with Graeme. Cannot recommend Graeme and his team highly enough. 10/10! Note: This is a balloon. Sometimes flights will need to be reschedules if the weather is not suitable (for safety reasons). This happened to us, but the rebooking was simple and we had our flight on our next selected date.
Hi CnLtrails, Great to read your review " Outstanding first balloon flight. First Hot Air Balloon ride for us both. Great experience. Easy to book, great communication leading up to the flight. On the morning given full brief on what to expect, helped out setting up the balloon and away we went. Very smooth flight with lots of information from our pilot Graeme. A soft landing, helped pack up the balloon and back into Ipswich for a wonderful breakfast with Graeme. Cannot recommend Graeme and his team highly enough. 10/10! Note: This is a balloon. Sometimes flights will need to be reschedules if the weather is not suitable (for safety reasons). This happened to us, but the rebooking was simple and we had our flight on our next selected date.. " Thank you very much for your positive awesome comments & 5 star recommendations on Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights. Regards Graeme
Graeme was a very funny and entertaining pilot and guide. He knew all the places we flew over and could tell us about them
Hi Savannaht828, Thank you very much for your positive awesome comments & 5 star recommendations on Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights. Great to read your review " A gift from my nephew Dan for my birthday. Graeme was a very funny and entertaining pilot and guide. He knew all the places we flew over and could tell us about them." Regards Graeme
Thank you for a fantastic experience. A hot air balloon flight is something that everyone should experience at least once in their life and we were very grateful to have it with the very experienced pilot Graeme from Floating Images.
Hi R89270Etonyh, Thank you very much for your positive awesome comments & 5 star recommendations on Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights. Great to read your review " Hot air balloon ticked off the bucket list. Thank you for a fantastic experience. A hot air balloon flight is something that everyone should experience at least once in their life and we were very grateful to have it with the very experienced pilot Graeme from Floating Images." Regards Graeme
From booking to flight, Floating Images were great to deal with. Our pilot Graeme was friendly and super knowledgeable. The whole experience was truly memorable, with awesome views across to Brisbane, the Scenic Rim and Brisbane Valley. Highly recommend.
Hi 231taraw, Thank you very much for your positive awesome comments & 5 star recommendations on Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights. Great to read your review " Great Experience. From booking to flight, Floating Images were great to deal with. Our pilot Graeme was friendly and super knowledgeable. The whole experience was truly memorable, with awesome views across to Brisbane, the Scenic Rim and Brisbane Valley. Highly recommend." Regards Graeme
Amazing experience loved every moment
Hi E3494NGmattr, Thank you very much for your positive awesome comments & 5 star recommendations on Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights. Great to read your review " Would do it again. Amazing experience loved every moment. " Regards Graeme
Incredible experience and lovely staff!!
Hi AvacE7218LO, Great to read your review " Amazing. Incredible experience and lovely staff!!." Thank you very much for your positive awesome comments & 5 star recommendations on Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights. Regards Graeme
We wanted to do something special for our 40th wedding anniversary. But what to do? After doing research we came across Floating images hot air balloon flights. I booked a flight for when we would be in QLD. The whole experience was fantastic. Graeme our pilot and his team made us feel so welcome. We were encouraged to help prepare the balloon or flight with Graeme explaining along the way. After a thorough safety briefing we climbed into the balloon basket. Then with a blast of hot air from the burners we lifted up through the light mist into the still country skies. The hour was breathtaking. After a gentle touch down we helped pack away the balloon and had breakfast with Graeme. We can’t recommend this company enough. Graeme and his team’s experience and professional skill made this adventure one we won’t forget in a long time.
Hi AnthonynS2060PG, Thank you very much for your positive awesome comments & 5 star recommendations on Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights. Great to read your review " Awesome trip. We wanted to do something special for our 40th wedding anniversary. But what to do? After doing research we came across Floating images hot air balloon flights. I booked a flight for when we would be in QLD. The whole experience was fantastic. Graeme our pilot and his team made us feel so welcome. We were encouraged to help prepare the balloon or flight with Graeme explaining along the way. After a thorough safety briefing we climbed into the balloon basket. Then with a blast of hot air from the burners we lifted up through the light mist into the still country skies. The hour was breathtaking. After a gentle touch down we helped pack away the balloon and had breakfast with Graeme. We can’t recommend this company enough. Graeme and his team’s experience and professional skill made this adventure one we won’t forget in a long time. " Regards Graeme
It’s just magical the organization is super safe The pilot is reassuring and very pro What a memory!!!
Salut Teegolf59, Heureux de lire votre avis " Magie en plein vol. C’est tout simplement magique l’organisation est super sécuritaire. Le pilote est rassurant et très pro. Quel souvenir !!!." Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires positifs et vos recommandations 5 étoiles sur les vols en montgolfière avec Floating Images. Salutations Graème
Fantastic experience! Loved the flight and Graeme is a great pilot. Was great being part of the experience helping with the setup and packing up
Hi V8825ZEdaler, Thank you very much for your positive awesome comments & 5 star recommendations on Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights. Great to read your review " Best morning experience. Fantastic experience ! Loved the flight and Graeme is a great pilot. Was great being part of the experience helping with the setup and packing up. " Regards Graeme
Went on an amazing sunrise balloon flight with Graeme who was very knowledgeable. Great trip and stuck the landing twice (thank goodness). Was good to be included in the process of set up and pack up. Would do again!
Hi ksK550DT, Great to read your review " Balloon ride Brisbane. Went on an amazing sunrise balloon flight with Graeme who was very knowledgeable. Great trip and stuck the landing twice (thank goodness). Was good to be included in the process of set up and pack up. Would do again! " Thank you very much for your positive awesome comments & 5 star recommendations on Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights. Regards Graeme
