No matter if it’s to make a proposal or simply show off to someone special, nothing beats an intimate hot air balloon ride for romance or just impressing someone special. Take in stunning views of Yarra Valley while sampling vintage Australian wine during this unique tour experience.

Note that this activity is seasonal; for the best experience in Cairns hot air balloon rides between May and September is the optimal time.

Cairns

Nothing beats the thrill of taking to the skies on an unforgettable hot air balloon ride in Cairns! Witness nature at its finest while drifting peacefully above Tropical North Queensland’s picturesque volcanic mountains and rainforests.

Start your day right by having a private pickup from your Cairns hotel and driving directly to the launch site for an early morning balloon flight. Ascend and admire the colourful balloon inflation display before climbing aboard your basket and enjoying an exhilarating glide over stunning natural beauty. May-September is considered ideal when temperatures are typically cooler and clearer.

Sunrise scenery is breathtaking; you may even spot exotic birds and even kangaroos! Plus, enjoy views of rolling mountains, waterfalls and forests of Atherton Tablelands!

Are you in search of the ultimate romantic experience? Book an Exclusive Flight for Two and experience floating with someone special in a private balloon ride – ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries and marriage proposals!

Make this unforgettable adventure even more spectacular by pairing your hot air balloon ride with a tour of Kuranda Mountain Town and experiencing all its glory first-hand, before treating yourself to an exquisite breakfast!

Yarra Valley

Experience the breathtaking sights of Yarra Valley’s premium wineries and picturesque landscapes by taking a hot air balloon ride with RedBalloon. Delight in sunrise or sunset tours as you soar over vineyards and other natural landmarks for an unforgettable journey.

This unique experience takes place in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, just a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. Renowned for its lush pastures and rolling hills, this weekend getaway destination attracts Melburnians as well as tourists from around Australia. After receiving a comprehensive safety briefing, board a hot air balloon to soar gracefully above Yarra Glen and vineyards of Yarra River.

Celebrate after your flight by enjoying a Champagne breakfast at a local winery. Next, visit Healesville Sanctuary – considered one of Australia’s premier wildlife reserves where you’ll see native Australian animals living their natural environments and learn more about their ecology.

Following that, enjoy lunch with scenic views and rustic charm at Yering Station Winery – a boutique winery with scenic views and rustic appeal. Additionally, get exclusive access to their cellar where antique winemaking tools will be on display, plus sample some wines under guidance. Your tour includes transport, hot air balloon experience with breakfast at Healesville Sanctuary entry fee as well as main course, a la carte lunch featuring wine at Yering Station Winery (glass of wine included), coffee, bottle water service as well as GST taxes.

Barossa Valley

Australia is a destination that will reignite your passions and provide life-altering experiences that will leave you forever spellbound. Revel in the magic of Sydney Opera House at sunset, snorkel among exotic wildlife on the Great Barrier Reef or sample world-famous wines of Barossa Valley during a romantic tour for couples. Or experience hot air ballooning thrills or pamper yourself at a spa retreat; Zicasso offers unforgettable Australia honeymoon packages!

The Barossa Valley in South Australia is an esteemed wine-producing region, and newlyweds can explore over 150 award-winning cellar doors here as they savor fresh local produce and sample award-winning Shiraz and Riesling wines renowned for being produced here. A visit would not be complete without visiting such wineries as Chateau Yaldara, Rosenvale, Wolf Blass or Ubertaz to complete their visit to this exquisite region!

Picture This Ballooning tours feature a celebratory champagne breakfast at Peterson House Winery and a hardcover personalised photobook to commemorate your experience. A tour with them also makes an ideal way to propose, offering your partner front-row seats during a romantic sunrise flight over Barossa Valley. Suitable as gifts for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and other special events; contact Picture This Ballooning today for more details!

Gold Coast

Experience an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Gold Coast and make this experience one to remember for years. Rise before dawn to witness your balloon be inflated before taking flight through cityscape and rainforest terrain – then celebrate afterwards with an exquisite Champagne breakfast before returning back to your hotel with memories you won’t soon forget.

Cappadocia is the stuff of Instagram dreams, and exploring this surreal landscape by balloon is the ideal way to do it! Enjoy breathtaking sights ranging from picturesque fairy chimneys to ancient rock formations and captivating valleys on this unforgettable experience, before indulging in a champagne breakfast at a vineyard before returning back to your hotel later that morning.

Gold Coast tourism region boasts idyllic beaches, high-glitz entertainment venues, designer shopping destinations and major theme parks – yet its hinterland holds another dimension of beauty with winding waterways surrounded by palatial homes and spectacular mountain scenery.

Explore a hot air balloon ride and sightseeing cruise package that encompasses both experiences for one low price. Wake early to witness an unforgettable sunrise as you silently drift over the Gold Coast hinterland with views of Mt Tamborine and Lamington National Park before touching down gently at O’Reillys Canungra Valley Vineyards for Champagne breakfast and wine tasting!