About this tour
Combine a hot air balloon flight at sunrise over the Gold Coast or Scenic Rim with a full day exploring Springbrook Mountain, a World Heritage rainforest harbouring ancient Antarctic Beech trees and cascading waterfalls. After landing, settle into a champagne buffet breakfast at the Star Gold Coast Resort, then head into the mountains for walks past Purlingbrook, Rainbow and Goomalarah Falls, finishing at the rim of an extinct volcano. Six hours total, air-conditioned transport included.
Highlights
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Gold Coast or Scenic Rim
- Five-star champagne buffet breakfast at Star Gold Coast Resort
- Ancient Antarctic Beech trees, 2000 years old
- Three major waterfalls: Purlingbrook, Rainbow, Goomalarah
- Best Of All Lookout at extinct volcano rim
- World Heritage rainforest, one of Earth's oldest
- Air-conditioned vehicle transport throughout
What to expect
You'll start pre-dawn for the balloon launch, floating silently as light breaks across the coast or mountain ranges below. Once grounded, you'll transfer to an air-conditioned vehicle and drive to the Star Gold Coast Resort for a leisurely champagne and gourmet breakfast with fellow fliers. The afternoon shifts to Springbrook Mountain, where you'll walk to several substantial waterfalls cutting through dense rainforest. The landscape feels primordial—moss-draped trees, ferns overhead, cool air. Your final stop is the volcanic rim lookout offering panoramic views. Bring comfortable walking shoes and a light layer; mountain weather changes quickly.
Good to know
Not suitable for pregnant travellers, those with spinal injuries, or poor cardiovascular health. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Service animals welcome. Public transport available nearby if needed.
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