Floating Images is Brisbane's closest hot-air ballooning company. Simply drive 30 minutes west of the Brisbane CBD to experience a one-hour city and country balloon flight. Brisbane CBD accommodation transfers are available.
Passengers enjoy glorious views whilst floating majestically over the heritage city of Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and Somerset countrysides. Explore Greater Brisbane's big backyard from the air with Floating Images!
You know you're in good hands as Floating Images' Owner/Chief Pilot Graeme Day has over 33 years of experience across 3 continents, with the last 24 years based in the local region, so he knows the weather, geography and history very well. They offer a boutique ballooning experience with only 1 flight per day and a maximum of 10 passengers, giving you their full personal attention.
Floating Images' flights are ideal for any visitors, families and friends. Balloon rides are a great way to celebrate one of life's special enquiries occasions, weddings, tick an item off your bucket list, incentive or reward your team on a corporate outing or simply just indulge and just spoil yourself.
Floating Images is proud to be one of only two Sustainable Tourism certified hot air balloon operators in Queensland through Ecotourism Australia's globally recognised certification program.
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Brisbane's closest hot air balloon operator offering an unique opportunity to combine a city and country balloon flight. 30 minutes drive from Brisbane Central Business District. Experience the magical sensations and adventure of ballooning.
Imagine gently floating over this region's picturesque countryside, passengers can discover and admire the breathtaking scenery as it gently unfolds before their eyes, enjoying the glorious views over the heritage city of Ipswich and the beautiful Scenic Rim and Somerset region.
The balloon program commences at sunrise includes: Meet and greet passengers at the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre, inflation and deflation of balloon participation, one hour balloon flight, restaurant champagne breakfast, commemorative flight certificate. All vehicle transfers from their pre arranged meeting point. Please allow three to four hours.
Possible views from the balloon; the heritage city Ipswich - it's classic Queenslanders, heritage buildings and homes, the Great Dividing, McPherson and D'Aguilar ranges, Flinders Peak, Mount Walker, Mount Coot-tha, Mount Tamborine, Moreton Bay, the skyline of Brisbane Central Business District, Wivenhoe Dam, Brisbane, Fassifern and Lockyer valleys, Brisbane and Bremer Rivers.
If you're looking for a romantic, immersive, and unforgettable experience, Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights offers an opportunity to explore the Greater Brisbane region from the skies. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to share an extraordinary adventure with someone close to you, this boutique ballooning experience will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.
Tour Highlights:
1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Flight over Greater Brisbane's stunning city & countryside landscapes
Restaurant Breakfast for two to celebrate your adventure
Owner-Operated Experience with Graeme Day, a seasoned Chief Pilot with over 33 years of ballooning expertise
Personalized In-Flight Commentary and storytelling
Immersive Ballooning Experience in a boutique setting with no more than 10 passengers per flight
Experience Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights – Sunrise Over Greater Brisbane
Imagine rising with the sun, gently drifting above the stunning landscapes of South East Queensland in a beautifully intimate hot air balloon flight; the patchwork quilt of Ipswich countryside with views of the vibrant cityscape of Brisbane, Scenic Rim and the Somerset Countryside as the sunrise breaks over the horizon. Floating Images offers a boutique ballooning experience that's immersive, romantic, and perfect for those seeking a soft adventure. This popular tour lets you soak in panoramic views over Greater Brisbane, Ipswich, the Scenic Rim, and Somerset countryside—all without the breakfast, focusing purely on the magic of flight.
As Brisbane's closest hot air balloon company, we offer an unforgettable and serene journey over the stunning Greater Brisbane region and the tranquil Somerset countryside. Since 2001, Floating Images has offered a truly unique experience that blends boutique ballooning with expert local knowledge. Every flight is personally piloted by owner and Chief Pilot Graeme Day, whose 33+ years of experience and passion for ballooning shines through. Graeme's warm storytelling and deep familiarity with the region make your flight not only breathtaking but also rich with fascinating insights and fun commentary.