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Cairns Classic Balloon Ride over the Atherton Tablelands
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Cairns & the Tropical NorthThe flight goes over the Atherton Tablelands, the upland country behind Cairns, and pickup can be from Cairns itself, the northern beaches or the Palm Cove hotels. Dawn is when the wildlife is out, and this is northern Queensland: wallabies and kangaroos in the paddocks, and a long list of birds. The Tablelands are farming country as well, so what passes underneath includes mango, banana, lychee, avocado, pineapple and lime crops. Finish times move with the season. The driver can take you back to your Cairns accommodation or, with notice, drop you at the Reef Fleet Terminal, Skyrail, Tjapukai, or a cafe if you would rather sort breakfast out yourself.
What's included
- Insurance Levy
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Digital photo package
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Commemorative flight certificate
- Glass of Bubbly or Juice
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Hot Air Balloon Cairns
The driver collects you at your pickup point and runs you out to the launch site. The flight goes up as the day starts, over the Atherton Tablelands. After landing everyone helps pack the balloon away, which the crew turn into the social part of the morning. Finish times vary through the year: the driver can return you to your Cairns accommodation or, with prior notice, drop you at the Reef Fleet Terminal, Skyrail, Tjapukai, or a cafe if you want breakfast on your own arrangements.
Atherton Tablelands
The Atherton Tablelands, flown at dawn, which is the hour to see wallabies, kangaroos and a long list of birds. The Tablelands grow a good share of what northern Queensland eats, so the crops below include mangoes, bananas, lychees, avocados, pineapples and limes.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup from Yorkeys, Holloways, Kewarra
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- All passengers must be able to get into the balloon basket unaided to the satisfaction of the pilot, or they will not be able to fly
- Children aged 3 years and under are not permitted to fly
- Mobile phone contact required when booking
- Pregnant women unable to travel
- Please provide mobile phone number or email address at time of booking
- Flight time is minimum 40 minutes
- Up to 9 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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