Raging Thunder Ballooning - Tablelands

Let Raging Thunder introduce you to the safe and exciting sport of hot air ballooning in a spectacular dawn trip over the Cairns Highlands (also known as the Atherton Tablelands).

The Atherton tablelands provide the perfect weather conditions for Hot Air Ballooning and the view from your basket of rolling hills and winding streams is stunning.

Raging Thunder will pick you up from your Cairns accommodation at 4.00am for the 90-minute drive to the flight site. You will arrive just in time to see the balloons beings inflated. As the sun rises your pilots gently lift off and quietly glide the balloons over the panorama of the Cairns Highlands .

The tour returns to your Cairns accommodation at approx 10.00am.

Inclusions:

• Exhilarating Balloon Flight
• Experienced Balloon Pilots
• Cross Country Balloon Chase
• Balloon Flight Certificate
• Help pack up the giant balloon
• Return transfers

Also exclusive to Raging Thunder are their in-flight digital photo technology. The opportunity to have your photo taken whilst in-flight, high above the Atherton Tablelands in one of the majestic balloons is a moment to be treasured forever.

Additional Costs:

• An aviation levy is payable on the day of travel on all balloon flights.

Please Note

•  Not suitable for children under 4yrs or pregnant women. It is a CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) requirement that all passengers be able to climb in and out of the basket unassisted.  

Hot Air Ballooning combo day tours can also include Green Island, Horse Riding, ATV, the Kuranda Train and Skyrail etc;  Please see our Tour Combo section for further information and discounts. 

A light Breakfast (muffins, danishes, tea & coffee etc) is available for purchase at the Mareeba Heritage Museum at an additional cost.

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