Hot Air Balloon Flight & 50-minute Jet Boat Combo + Free digital photos - SAVE 79!
No matter what corner you turn, the Gold Coast always puts on a spectacular show. Appreciate the city in all its glory during this amazing combo adventure, combining the heights and tranquillity of Gold Coast hot air ballooning with the thrill and adrenaline of Jet Boating.
On the day of your balloon flight, you will be picked up from your local accommodation in air-conditioned comfort before first light and be transferred to the launch site. Climb aboard to experience the spectacular colours of the sunrise over the picturesque landscape before descending back down to earth.
Then, it’s time to engage all your senses during a wild Jet Boat ride on the crystal clear waters of the Gold Coast!
Your experienced skipper will have you zipping and zooming across the water at high speeds, and perform 360 degree spins and slides to get your heart pumping.
As you’re powering across the water, make sure to take in the breathtaking scenery.
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight: Approx. 4 Hours from pick up to drop off with a 40-60 minute flight time (You’ll be notified with the pickup time)
Paradise Jet Boating: 50 minutes (Check-in 15 minutes prior)
Ballooning should be enjoyed first, but tours can be taken on the same or separate days, with complimentary transfers provided for your convenience.
Go Ballooning Pickup will be arranged from your hotel or the nearest location
Please allow approximately 5 hours 5 minutes to complete the combo experience.
Get set for an adventure that combines an exhilarating adrenaline rush with world-class sightseeing.
Your experience begins in central Surfers Paradise, where our premium New Zealand-built jet boat cruises along the Nerang River before reaching the Gold Coast Broadwater freestyle zone.
Once you're out in open water, hold on as your experienced skipper performs a series of high-speed 360° spins, slides, drifting and exciting jet boat manoeuvres.
The adventure then continues through Moreton Bay Marine Park, passing Wave Break Island and travelling along the southern coastline of South Stradbroke Island.
Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea birds and even wallabies along the shoreline as you explore more than 30 kilometres of spectacular Gold Coast waterways.
With music playing onboard and entertaining local commentary from your skipper, the energy stays high throughout the entire experience.
Paradise Jet Boating has been the Gold Coast's original jet boating operator for over 20 years. Our experienced local skippers combine thrilling high-speed action with entertaining commentary and an unforgettable Gold Coast adventure – and with over 600,000 happy customers and a 4.9-star rating behind us, we've earned a reputation built on two decades of delivering five-star experiences. Don't just take our word for it – check out the reviews.
When we say 50 minutes, we mean 50 genuine minutes on the water. Your safety briefing and lifejacket fitting are completed separately before you step aboard.
Just a short walk from most Surfers Paradise hotels, this is a must-do Gold Coast experience suitable for kids from 4 years of age. Be prepared for some splashes along the way, it's all part of the fun of a real jet boat adventure!
Whether you're chasing thrills, travelling with friends, or looking for an unforgettable Gold Coast experience, this ride delivers the ultimate combination of adrenaline, scenery and fun.
Ready to book? No fees. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior.
See the rainforests and beaches of the Gold Coast as you float in a hot air balloon. Ride in a spacious basket and enjoy the sunrise up in the sky.
Step into the balloon using Australia's only "Walk In basket", which allows easy access to the balloon. Next, take off and soar above the Gold coast as the sun shines and the breeze blows in your face. Marvel at the beaches and lush rainforests from above.
With 100% safety rating, you can put your mind at ease! Land on the ground and watch as the balloon is deflated and packed away with a specialized crane, without any customer help.
Then, get dropped back to the Sheraton Grand Mirage to enjoy their 5 star buffet breakfast and recap on the memorable experience of the morning!
50 minutes
Please allow approximately 65-minutes for the complete experience, including safety briefing and lifejacket fitting.
5.1 Hours (approx.)
Tours depart daily between 9am and 4pm (Closed 25th December)
Go Balloon – Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast flights take place daily at sunrise on the Gold Coast
Passengers must be in suitable health to participate. Guests who are pregnant or who have existing back, neck, heart or other medical conditions that may be aggravated by high-speed boating should seek medical advice before booking.
Important information
Paradise Jet Boating
58 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
216/1/10 Albert Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Paradise Jet Boating's ride is 50 minutes of actual time on the water. Safety briefing and lifejacket fitting happen separately before departure and are not counted in the 50 minutes.
Paradise Jet Boating departs from Cavill Avenue in central Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, a short walk from most Surfers Paradise hotels. View on Google Maps
The minimum age to ride is 4 years old. There is no height restriction.
Paradise Jet Boating operates premium New Zealand-built jet boats, purpose-designed for performance, safety and excitement.
Yes. Alongside the high-speed spins, slides and drifting in the Broadwater freestyle zone, the ride includes sightseeing through Moreton Bay Marine Park, past Wave Break Island and the coastline at the southern end of South Stradbroke Island, with entertaining local commentary from your skipper throughout.
The 50-minute route travels along the Nerang River and out onto the Gold Coast Broadwater, where the high-speed manoeuvres take place, before continuing into Moreton Bay Marine Park past Wave Break Island and along the coastline at the southern end of South Stradbroke Island – covering over 30 kilometres in total.
Yes. Bookings made direct with Paradise Jet Boating have no booking fees and free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to the ride.
Yes. Riders as young as 4 years old can ride, with no height restriction, making it a family-friendly Gold Coast activity.
Nothing can be taken onboard – no bags, phones, cameras or GoPros. Free locked storage is provided at the departure point.
Yes. Digital photos and onboard video of your ride are available to purchase after your Paradise Jet Boating experience, along with a range of Paradise Jet Boating merchandise.
Yes. Group discounts are available – call +61 7 5526 3089 or email bookings@paradisejetboating.com.au to arrange your group booking.
Yes. The jet boat can be chartered exclusively for your group – call +61 7 5526 3089 or email bookings@paradisejetboating.com.au to arrange a private charter.
Children must be at least 3 years old to participate. They must also be tall enough to see over the basket edge (the basket is approximately 1.2 metres high) and able to stand unassisted for the entire 40-60 minute flight duration. For children aged 3 to 5 years, parents must present proof of age (such as a passport photo or birth certificate) to the driver on the morning of the flight. All children under the age of 18 require an accompanying adult to fly with them.
Pregnant women cannot participate in this experience.
Yes, return transfers from your Gold Coast accommodation are included as part of this experience.
You can change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience. Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience, and late arrivals or no-shows may result in forfeiting the experience.
Please allow approximately 5 hours 5 minutes to complete the combo experience.
*Please note this tour requires minimum numbers to operate.
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