Brisbane's closest Hot Air Balloon Flights - City & Country views - 1 hr flight!

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Brisbane, Queensland

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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 20 + years in the Greater Brisbane region, with each flight undertaken by the owner, operator and Chief Pilot who has over 30+ years ballooning experience.

We provide small group ballooning experiences - with a max. 10 guests only, each flight is professional & personal for all involved

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• 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 90 kilograms, or have any medical issues. As weight is an important factor in a hot air balloon; passengers weighing 115 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.

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Posted By : 850kaner
Graham is a confident, punctual and professional pilot hands down.
Good banter with a general passenger safety vibe implied even without words. I have jumped out of a plane yet I was hesitant to do a hot air balloon ride as it seemed slow and kinda boring however from setup to pack was a remarkable experience and overall worth every minute.and everyone left smiling and rest assured that balloon got to 55kph but felt like you were hardly moving. For any sitting on the fence I highly recommend taking the trip with Graham and his knowledgeable team at floating images.
Kane R
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Posted On : 2024-07-05 22:46:21

Posted By : sandiexu1114
My husband and I went on the hot air balloon ride for our honeymoon, and it was absolutely perfect. The views were incredibly. Graeme was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The whole experience was both very safe, but also breathtaking and thrilling.
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Posted On : 2024-07-04 22:58:50

Posted By : Go20311227113
The views and photos captured on this flight were incredible. Graham & his crew were impeccable with their service and makes everyone feel at ease.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 03:27:48

Posted By : MrDee_11
Great flight. Very professional, friendly family business.
Good safety procedures. I would
Highly recommend to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 00:19:03

Posted By : M501OIkevins
A complete experience.safe competent experienced pilot & groundcrew.
Panoramic views of the
Fassifern valley - 2500 feet high floating free-such wonderment.
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 17:12:39

Posted By : Discover29557778788
Wife's bucket list was a hot air balloon flight, and Floating Images was perfect for this. It was an awesome experience. Very much recommend this. The serenity and tranquillity, the spectacular views, being a part of getting the balloon up, and packing it up, the professionalism shown by Graeme and crew… Wow! Wife reckons it is good practice for the Rapture!
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 05:42:12

Posted By : brendabG6037JP
Magical experience floating above the mist and clouds on a cold winter morning.

Thank you for sharing your passion for balloon flying. We loved that all crew were so friendly. It was evident you all love what you do.

Being scared of heights I was nervous at first. I always felt safe and after a few minutes relaxed to enjoy the whole experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 06:15:46

Posted By : V8412ADtrevorl
A truly interesting experience - both technically and for the views. The pilot and crew really knew their stuff and I had no safety concerns. It was really interesting to see the whole launch procedure and learn a little about how it all works. The pilot gave us a good commentary on the sights and what was down below.
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 21:27:06

Posted By : anna788883021
Such a great experience and beautiful views. The team were so accommodating which made the flight very comfortable. The breakfast afterwards was also very well arranged.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 23:56:00

Posted By : Bronw72
Amazing experience. The views were serene floating over the Ipswich countryside towards Fernvale. Graham and his crew were friendly and made us feel safe from balloon set up, smooth flight, smooth landing to packing up the rig. Graham was a very experienced ballon pilot and was very friendly with good commentary and a calm nature. The business has also nurtured a good partnership with a local cafe in Ipswich and we all had a great breakfast and chat together to round off a stunning morning. I would certainly recommend this experience to my friends.
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Posted On : 2024-05-23 19:28:06