Brisbane Hot Air Ballooning with Breakfast (Flying over the Heritage City of Ipswich) Self Drive

For tour meeting point and time, please take the tour vouchers as the final confirmation. The meeting point and time in the tour info are only for reference.

Hot Air Ballooning in the Greater Brisbane region

Picture yourself tucked into a big wicker basket, the heat of flames occasionally dancing above and a gentle breeze taking you on a sky-high adventure. Admire breathtaking views as night turns to day and a patchwork landscape gently unfolds before your eyes.

We are a top-rated boutique ballooning company near Brisbane. Spend a morning drifting majestically and effortlessly over the stunning South-East Queensland countryside in a small balloon.

Each morning owner and Chief Pilot Graeme shares the magic, romance and sense of adventure the first French balloonists experienced in 1783. Passengers can feel confident and safe knowing Graeme has been flying commercial balloons for 30 years on three continents, the last 22 of those years in the Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset regions.

The views, feeling of weightlessness and freedom make this unique experience one that will never be forgotten.

Why experience a flight with us?

Closest hot air balloon company to Brisbane
We are the closest hot air balloon company to Brisbane, and has been operating in the South-East Queensland region for more than 22 years. Our meeting point is an easy 30-minute drive from Brisbane and you can also reach us by train or bus.

Every flight is with the Owner and Chief Pilot

Owner and Chief Pilot Graeme Day has 30 years’ experience flying balloons on three continents. He first fell in love with ballooning in its birthplace, France, and now finds joy sharing his cheeky wit, intimate knowledge of the local region and passion for ballooning with passengers. You can be confident booking with Floating Images as Graeme flies every balloon and has been running this business in the Greater Brisbane region since 2001.

Small Group One flight a day, only 4-10 passengers

We are a boutique balloon business and only operate one flight per day with no more than 10 passengers. Keeping things small means every person gets five-star treatment on a our flight.

Experience the city and the country

Our hot air balloon flights offer a unique opportunity to fly over city and country sights. We are the first and only balloon company that flies over the heritage city of Ipswich and western regions of the Scenic Rim and Somerset.

From the air you can see incredible bird’s-eye views of Queensland’s oldest provincial city of Ipswich, the Great Dividing Range mountains, Brisbane’s skyline, the countryside of the Scenic Rim and Somerset and plenty more. Find out more about where we fly and what you can see here.

It’s a personal, hands-on experience

From booking through to flying, Graeme and his wife Ruth handle every detail of the Hot Air Balloon Flights experience. If you have any questions, expect personal service because putting smiles on passengers’ faces is our priority – it’s part of the reason why we have a five-star TripAdvisor rating and have won numerous awards.

All passengers are invited to join in the fun of inflating and deflating the giant balloon. Graeme stays with guests from start to finish and is happy to explain any aspect of how a hot air balloon flies and operates. Share the thrill of this morning adventure with your family, friends, overseas visitors, corporate guests and staff.

All inclusive

The only surprise should be that of your loved one when you give them the gift of a hot air balloon ride. We are small Australian family business and want you to have an unforgettable and joyous flying experience. The 1 hour flight, full insurance coverage, inflation & deflation site transfers, a restaurant breakfast and flight certificate are all included in the price.

What to expect on the day of your Balloon Flight

Ensuring your safety

Safety is our priority and we will not fly if weather conditions are not suitable. If your flight is cancelled because of unflyable weather conditions, then you may rebook for another day or receive a full refund. As weight is an important factor in a hot air balloon; passengers weighing 115 Kg or over attract a 50% surcharge. Due to safety factors, pregnant women or passengers weighing over 130kg cannot participate in hot air ballooning.

Launch site and meeting times

Meeting times vary throughout the year as it is dependent on sunrise. Upon booking your balloon flight, you will receive a letter of confirmation stating the actual meeting time of the day.

Floating Images’ meets & greet all passengers in the car park of the IIpswich Visitor Information Centre, Queens Park, 14 Queen Victoria Parade, Ipswich, Queensland

Please note: This is a free car parking site.

Launch site will vary dependent on wind speed and direction of the day to allow city to country or country to city flights to be undertaken.

Meeting Times in Ipswich( Vary Due to Sunrise time)

Restaurant breakfast and flight certificate

Included in your ballooning program is a hot cooked restaurant breakfast at the Fourth Child Restaurant, 215 Brisbane Street, Ipswich. During your breakfast, your pilot will present you with a personalised commemorative flight certificate and downloaded onto our laptop computer the in-flight balloon camera photos for viewing during breakfast, where you may purchase the balloon photos to conclude the morning’s activity.