On the day
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. Please see FAQ passenger limitations for more information.
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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.
Estimated Meeting Times
| Nov to Dec | Jan to Feb | Mar to Apr | May to Jun | Jul to Aug | Sep to Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 – 4.15 am | 4.15 – 4.45 am | 4.45 – 5.15 am | 5.30 – 6.00 am | 5.30 – 5.15 am | 5.00 – 4.30 am |
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.
What to bring and wear
We recommend comfortable layers of outdoor clothing to match the season, a hat, sunglasses and sturdy shoes for the morning dew. Please don’t forget to bring a camera / video camera to capture this wonderful experience (these items are your responsibility at all times). Bring plenty of film and charged batteries. NB. No Open foot wear, (thongs / sandals) or high heels are permitted for safety reasons. We strongly recommend not to wear white clothing.
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