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Hot Air Balloon Port Douglas

60 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877, Australia
40399 910
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Ranked #31 of 49 activities in Port Douglas
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Only $245 to take off on a romantic hot air balloon ride, every day, west of Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef, hot air balloons take off into... more » Owner description: Only $245 to take off on a romantic hot air balloon ride, every day, west of Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef, hot air balloons take off into the wide open blue skies.There's something about floating in the still morning sky in a hot-air balloon that brings out the romantic in all of us. It could be the absolute silence; it could be the feeling that you're as free as a bird. Only $A245pp includes door to door return transfers from all Port Douglas accommodation. « less
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Redwood City, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We had a nice experience but a little disappointed in the views. Hoping for more scenic views but saw farmland. Also our operator was a little rude and we had a very rough landing. Overall experience would recommend but don't expect amazing scenery. There was also an extra tax fee per person which can add up with a family.

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Alexandria, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

...and we loved it! We were on our honeymoon, and it was the first time either of us had been in a hot air balloon. It was such an amazing experience!! The staff were professional and HILARIOUS. We recommend it!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

Collected at 4am in torrential rain to travel to Mareeba in the Atherton tablelands, I was still excited. Two half hour flights are scheduled and if you just get 30mins, you have to wait your turn. Drivers were friendly but the experience of switching back and forth between coaches and feeling very rushed wasn't the greatest. Many thanks to pilot... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012

Although its a really early start for the morning, its well worth it. The bus collects you at your resort and takes you to the launch location. Bear in mind there is a $30 per person aviation tax payable in addition to the overall cost. It is wonderful for any age. Its smooth, serene and the views are spectaculare. Recommend... More

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

Very average, boring. barring kangaroos you dont see much - really not worth waking up at 3/4 am for. if you must do the half an hour one and not one hour ride.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

After 30 years I finally convinced my husband to try hot air ballooning. We drove ourselves to Mareeba and were greeted by friendly ground crew who drove us to our launch site. I was surprised to hear that they can launch 330 days of the year due to the area being encircled by mountains. We were lucky and grateful that... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

Hot Air Ballooning has been a long time dream on mine, and my new Husband and I got to share the experience together on our Honeymoon just recently. I certainly was not disappointed. We would both recommend Hot Air to anyone, and would suggest to do the full hour trip like we did, as the Half Hour passengers had to... More

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Sacramento, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

We have been on a whirlwind tour of Australia including Melbourne, Uluru, Great Barrier Reef and Sydney. We had the opportunity to take the hot air balloon ride and it was definitely one of the highlights of the entire trip. The staff were amazing. Alex went out of his way to accommodate our time constraints and Jay was the expert... More

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Wollongong, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2012

This was an amzing experience. I purchased for my husbands birthday and he loved it (preferred to a helicopter ride!!). The weather wasnt as cloear as I would have hoped but was still fantastic. The staff were also very courteous and friendly changing my booking without hesitation. A great company to deal with

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Otorohanga, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2012

From the pick up until the drop off these guys do a great job of giving you a safe and enjoyable ride. Everyone was very friendly, and the pilot certainly new his stuff.

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