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Cairns Hot Air Ballooning and BadFishy Jetboating
Highlights
- Capture breathtaking views of the Atherton Tablelands as you float serenely in a hot air balloon.
- Savour a light snack and toast with sparkling wine or orange juice after your tranquil balloon ride.
- Experience adrenaline-pumping spins and slides on a 35-minute jet boat ride through Trinity Inlet.
- Learn about Cairns and its stunning region from your captain during the exhilarating jet boat adventure.
Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sun’s first light as you float above the beautiful rainforest covered hills in the peace and serenity of a hot air balloon.
Our experienced pilot will fly you over the stunningly lush Atherton Tablelands region for an experience like never before. After we gently touch back down, you’ll enjoy a light snack and toast to the incredible morning with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice.
From there our team will deliver you to the Marlin Marina for your next thrilling experience, a 35 minute jet boat ride on the Trinity Inlet. This ride is filled with spins, slides and adrenaline pumping speeds and in between the captain will provide you with some great information on Cairns and the region.
Tour details
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Available from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Hot Air Balloon Cairns
More visitors and locals choose to fly with Hot Air Balloon Cairns by far, than anywhere in Australia, so don’t miss out, come along and experience it for yourself.
See the fleet of balloons float up up and away in the wide open blue skies where the temperate climate is perfectly suited to ballooning.
Original. Trusted. Professional and Australia’s favourite ride. This is the ultimate scenic experience in the tropics! Only these balloon rides take off every day and truly, one of Australia’s best kept secrets. Remember, book well in advance come flying with Australia’s most popular balloon ride.
Start your day by watching the sun rise over the rolling hills of the majestic Atherton Tablelands then experience your first balloon ride. Enjoy the 360 degree panorama, before coming gently back to earth. Afterwards, there’s pack up games, free wi-fi, then drive back through the rainforest. Door to door transfers are included or connect after ballooning to Kuranda or the Reef.
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Accreditations
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ATEC Korea Host
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Sustainable Tourism Certification by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
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