We arrived at the launch site at dark. Balloons were fired up & ready to go! 24 of us climbed in for the 1st flight. Went up as the sun was rising over the mountains! So beautiful! When the pilot pulled the oxygen for flames, the noise scared the kangaroos below & they were hopping everywhere! We must of seen... More

you have to wake up early in the morning, but it's worth it! view from the balloon is beautiful, and if you're lucky, you may find wild kangaroos! ; ) More

Pick-up from hotel was on time.Multi-language balloon brief was played during the way to the launch site.Free wireless internet was also provided onboard the pick-up bus.As for the balloon experience itself,it is amazing!Definitely worth getting up early in the morning to catch the sunrise.We even saw a kangroo jumping away from our landing site while landing.Nice and friendly stuff,explained a... More

To see the sunrise in front of your eyes and that too from above the clouds was an amazing experience. When I saw the clouds around me below my eye level, the feeling was fantabulous. The whole tour right from Hotel Pick up to Drop Back was very friendly and handled in a professional manner. Thumbs Up to Hot Air... More

No matter the early 4am start - the day begins with an informative and humorous trip up to the Atherton Tablelands ballooning location (sleeping opportunity no problem!). Minibus driver-balloon team guy sets the scene for a fantastic experience which begins with the inflation of a squadron of balloons; rising from the ground to the sound of fans and burners. Health... More

I know its an early start but its all part of what is a very good attraction in Cairns. From the bus ride up into the tablelands to inflating the ballons to helping pack up at the end of the flight four of us enjoyed our flight over the Australian countryside. We felt safe at all times, the ground crew... More

Had a blast!! The views were wonderful! It was a gorgeous day and wonderful way to start the morning. Even helping pack up the balloon after was great. Don't miss out on this! More

This was such an early morning but worth every bit of my lost sleep time. The Hotair team is amazing and are fantastic at what they do. I could tell they loved their job and was so professional in the safety of the flight as well. I was a bit nervous but my nerves were put at ease with the... More

It was a wonderful, breath taking balloon ride with professional staff. A magical and exciting adventure was had by all. Thanks for the memories. More