Soar over Queenstown at dawn on a one hour hot air balloon flight that climbs to heights of up to 6,000 feet above New Zealand's Southern Alps. Your morning starts with a comprehensive safety briefing and the chance to help inflate the balloon before you lift off with an experienced CAA certified pilot at the controls.

As the sun breaks over the ranges, the landscape opens up beneath the basket, from Lake Whakatipu and The Remarkables to Coronet Peak, Lake Hayes and the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers cutting through the valleys below. On clear mornings you can pick out Aoraki Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring and Mount Tutoko on the horizon. Touch down, help pack the balloon away and celebrate in the field with non alcoholic bubbles, hot drinks and fresh pastries. Set your alarm early and go chase the sunrise.

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Inclusions

Approximately one hour scenic hot air balloon flight
Return transfers from selected accommodation in central Queenstown and Frankton
Comprehensive safety briefing
Experienced CAA certified pilot
Opportunity to assist with inflating and packing away the balloon
Post flight field celebration
Non alcoholic bubbles or orange juice
Freshly brewed tea and coffee
Selection of croissants, danishes and treats
Photos and videos

Time

Flights operate daily at dawn, weather permitting
Pickup times vary seasonally from approximately 5am in summer to 8.30am in winter

Duration

This experience is approximately one hour in duration.

Departure Location

This experience includes return transfers from most accommodation in central Queenstown and Frankton, with the exact pickup time and location confirmed after booking.

What To Bring

Warm layered clothing suitable for cool early morning conditions
Flat enclosed footwear suitable for walking in fields
Camera or mobile phone for photographs
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

Terms And Conditions

Bookings are essential
All flights are weather dependent and operate only when conditions are suitable
In extreme weather conditions the tour may be cancelled if safety is a concern, and participants will be contacted by the experience provider and rescheduled
Participants must contact the experience provider 45 minutes before their scheduled pickup time to confirm flying conditions
Booking early in a Queenstown stay is recommended to allow flexibility for weather related rescheduling
The balloon flight path and landing location vary based on wind and weather conditions
Views of distant mountains and filming locations are subject to weather and visibility conditions
Flights depart early in the morning to coincide with sunrise, and pickup times vary throughout the year based on seasonal sunrise times
The minimum passenger age is 4 years
Children under 4 years of age are not permitted to fly
Children aged 4 to 12 years are charged at the child rate
The maximum individual passenger weight is 136kg
Participants must provide accurate weight information for operational and safety purposes
All passengers will be weighed before the flight
Anyone more than 3 months pregnant is not permitted to fly
Participants must advise the experience provider before booking if they have mobility restrictions, medical conditions or concerns about participating
Sturdy enclosed footwear is essential, and sandals and high heels are not suitable
The experience is operated by a CAA Part 115 certified adventure aviation operator

Cancellation Policy

Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Location

Queenstown Hill Central Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago 9371

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