Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 450 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience worth booking?
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience is a 4-hour experience in Gold Coast, Australia, from $420 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 450 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (450)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $420 per person
Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a hot air balloon with one of Australia's most respected operators.' Our exper
What you get
About this experience
Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a hot air balloon with one of Australia's most respected operators.' Our experienced pilot will fly you over the stunningly lush Gold Coast Hinterland and Scenic Rim region for an experience like never before. After we gently touch back down, you’ll be driven a short distance to our exclusive vineyard at Canuingra Valley Vineyards and historic homestead and treated to a delicious spread of fresh pastries and fruits, sizzling bacon and eggs, plus cereals, juices, and of course, your glass of bubbles to toast the incredible morning! After breakfast, take your own cute Alpaca for a walk and make friends with these friendly creatures, right next door to breakfast and food included to bring you even closer! Also, If you wish a full paddle wine tasting is included at this renowned Vineyard, with tasting notes a full polished Vineyard experience.
What's included
Included
- Exclusive Canungra Vineyard Visit
- Insurance Levy
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach hotels
- Full hot breakfast with Continental Buffet
- Alpaca Experience
- Wine Tasting
- Glass of Bubbly to celebrate
- Live commentary on board
- Digital Photo Pack
Not included
- Gratuities
- Pickup and drop-off from Miami to Coolangatta
What you'll see and do
Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast
If you've always wanted to go floating in a hot air balloon, Your experience with Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast with breakfast tour comes highly recommended, and is Australia's most popular balloon ride. Arrive at the launch site to watch the spectacle of balloons being inflated at dawn before taking off gently to float over the scenic rim of the Gold Coast hinterland. You will be flying with Australia's biggest and most experienced ballooning company, and with the newest state of the art ballooning equipment. After landing, join the friendly team at O'Reillys Grand Homestead for a freshly cooked hot breakfast, with Champagne of course! Relax in historic surroundings and enjoy a freshly cooked full hot Aussie breakfast of bacon, eggs and sausage with fresh fruit platters, cereals, muffins and pastries, coffee, teas and juices. Time is allocated to stroll the landscape gardens, visit the Cellar door and inspect the Vineyard. A fantastic morning!
Pass by without stopping
O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards
Enjoy a vineyard breakfast with a glass of sparkling wine
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Gold Coast
Meet us at the Tourist Information Centre, 14 Kidston Street, Canungra, 4275. Our bus will stop opposite the Centre. Meeting times vary by season and are provided at booking. GPS: 14 Kidston Street, Canungra (-28.01772, 153.16432).
Meeting point
Gold Coast
Meet us at Nerang Fair, next to the 7/11 on Beaudesert Nerang Road. Park at Coles, not 7/11. Bus pickup. Meeting times provided at booking. GPS: Price & Tibbing St, Nerang.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Meet us at the Tourist Information Centre, 14 Kidston Street, Canungra, 4275. Our bus will stop opposite the Centre. Meeting times vary by season and are provided at booking. GPS: 14 Kidston Street, Canungra (-28.01772, 153.16432).
Ends at
Meet us at Nerang Fair, next to the 7/11 on Beaudesert Nerang Road. Park at Coles, not 7/11. Bus pickup. Meeting times provided at booking. GPS: Price & Tibbing St, Nerang.
Options you can book
Classic Gold Coast Ballooning
Pickup included
Luxury Gold Coast Ballooning
Vineyard breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with a glass of sparkling wine overlooking a working vineyard Private transfers: Enjoy private chauffered transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver as your guide. Pickup included
Private ballooning for two
Private balloon with pilot: Enjoy floating over the scenic rim in your own private balloon with expert pilot Vineyard breakfast: Enjoy a vineyard breakfast with a glass of sparkling wine Private transfers: Private chauffered transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with your driver as your guide Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Hot Air Gold Coast
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 3 years
- All passengers must be able to get into the balloon basket unaided
- Pregnant women unable to travel
- Please provide mobile number and email address at time of booking
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 450 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
450 verified traveler reviews for Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Once in a lifetime experience
From start to finish this one of the great experiences. At 79 and with a fear of heights I approached with trepidation. Sonya placed us in safe hands from the pickup. Our Pilot Darwal was phenomenal and our flight was both comfortable and extensive. you cannot believe how good it was. This is an experience not to be missed.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for sharing this! 🎈 We’re especially pleased to hear that Sonya helped put you at ease from the very beginning. Dhawal will be thrilled to know you felt so comfortable in his hands and enjoyed such a memorable flight over the Gold Coast hinterland. Facing a fear of heights at 79 makes this adventure even more special - what a brilliant experience to tick off the list! ✨
via Tripadvisor
Tick of the bucket list
Great experience !! beautiful scenery
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for flying with us! 🎈 We’re delighted you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had a great experience. There’s nothing quite like seeing the Gold Coast hinterland from above 🌅✨ So glad we could help tick another item off the bucket list!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent
Wonderful experience... pilot and the crew members were great and made us very comfortable. Overall 10 on 10 for us. ♥️♥️♥️
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for the lovely review! 🎈 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful experience. Making our guests feel comfortable and relaxed is what it’s all about, so the team will be delighted to hear your kind words. A 10/10 rating truly means the world to us ❤️✨ We hope to welcome you back again someday!
via Tripadvisor
Perfect experience
Staff were amazing, experience was beautiful. So worth the money and the early wake up, winery afterwards had amazing food and the alpacas were so cute. Would definitely do this again and recommend anyone thinking about it to do it
Response from the operator: Thanks so much, Tamsyn! 🎈 We’re so glad you had a perfect morning with us. Totally agree – the early wake-up is worth it once you’re floating above the hinterland 🌅✨ So happy you loved the winery stop at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards and those adorable alpacas 🥂🦙 We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
via Tripadvisor
Balloon ride, champagne breakfast O'Riellys Vineyard + feed alpacas
Would like to thank all the Goldcoast hot air balloon staff, our bus Driver was awesome and alot of laughs, Kevin who helped with the balloon set-up and pack up. And our amazing experienced pilot Jay of 27 years. Hope I got everyone's names right. Was perfect weather, I felt safe the entire time and this was a fantastic memorable experience that was so peaceful. Loved every minute of it. With thanks for a beautiful Balloon ride. Highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much, Josephine! 🎈 We’re thrilled you had such a peaceful and memorable experience – from perfect weather to a smooth and safe flight. The team will be so happy to hear your kind words (and you nailed the names!). Thanks for the lovely recommendation – we’re so glad you loved every minute! 🥂✨
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $420 to $3600
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 158
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Hot Air Gold Coast, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 68.1.
See everything Hot Air Gold Coast runsWhy this scores 79
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Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Gold Coast.
How much does Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience cost?
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Prices start at $420 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Gold Coast usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Gold Coast is not rushed.
Is Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 450 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Gold Coast, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience?
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Around 158 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Gold Coast can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Gold Coast and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Gold Coast within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Gold Coast?
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On Outty we rank every Gold Coast experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure, Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise, Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Gold Coast?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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