This December we’re taking $20 per person OFF flights 🎂
Instead of an extravagant cake, we want to celebrate our 20th birthday with you up, up high in the air.
To celebrate the highs, lows and just floating along… we’re offering $20 per person OFF RRP, 20 flights over 20 days for our 20th birthday. Wahoooo! To claim, use the promo code “BIRTHDAY20” for flights booked between 1st and 20th December 2021.
Tick ballooning off your bucket list and join the party 🎉 We are Brisbane’s closest hot air balloon company. We float up, up and away once a day over stunning South East Queensland. It’s peaceful. It’s magical. It’s a new adventure you will always remember.
Hear what our past customers had to say
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“Love love love this! So much fun… Plus the Pilot (Graeme) was hilarious and made this adventure even more special. Definitely would do this again. Just book it now, you won’t regret it! “
Emily, September 2020
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“The flying is so gentle that even those who think that they are afraid of heights will be surprised. The experience is exhilarating. And do not worry about startling the kangaroos when you land: they will get over it! “
Stan, November 2020
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“My first time in a balloon and after today it will not be my last, I loved when we floated over a lake and it was stunning to see the balloon reflection. Saw Brisbane city on the skyline, a photographer’s paradise. 5 stars!!”
Laurence, September 2021
20 years 🎉 20 flights over 20 days 🎈$20 off pp 😍
We take just 4 -10 passengers per flight and guarantee you’ll always fly with our Chief Pilot Graeme Day, who has 30 years of ballooning experience.
Use the code ‘BIRTHDAY20’ to take $20 per person OFF our balloon flight experience, which is priced from $350 per adult and $300 per child. Code valid on flights between 1st and 20th December 2021.
Blast from the past: memories from the early days
Owner & Chief Pilot Graeme and Ruth back in the early days!
Bucket hats have done a full circle in the fashion game. We’ve flown thousand of passengers over the years since commencing in 2001.
Graeme with his kids who are now adults studying at university!
Ruth, pregnant with the twins on launch day 1st December 2001.
Owners Graeme & Ruth Day and the twins
A royal visit on launch day 1st December 2001. We’ve had lots of fun and hilarious guests over the years
Here’s why you should fly with us!
✅ Closest hot air balloon company to Brisbane
We’ve been operating in the South-East Queensland region for 20 years. Our meeting point is just a 30-minute drive from Brisbane CBD.
✅ Every flight is with the Owner and Chief Pilot
Graeme Day has 30 years’ experience flying balloons on three continents. He first fell in love with ballooning in its birthplace, France, and now finds joy sharing his cheeky wit, intimate knowledge of the local region and passion for ballooning with passengers.
✅ One flight a day, only 4-10 passengers
We are a boutique balloon business. Keeping things small means every person gets five-star treatment on a Floating Images flight.
✅ Experience the city and the country
From the air you can see incredible bird’s-eye views of Queensland’s oldest provincial city of Ipswich, the Great Dividing Range mountains, Brisbane’s skyline, the countryside of the Scenic Rim and Somerset and plenty more. Find out more about where we fly and what you can see here.
✅ 5-star experience
Putting smiles on passengers’ faces is our priority – it’s part of the reason why we have a five-star TripAdvisor rating.
✅ It’s a personal, hands-on adventure
All passengers are invited to join in the fun of inflating and deflating the giant balloon. Chief Pilot Graeme stays with you from start to finish and is happy to explain any aspect of how a hot air balloon flies and operates.
✅ All-inclusive package
The only surprise should be when you give them the gift of a hot air balloon ride! We are a small Australian family business and want you to have an unforgettable and joyous flying experience.
The 1-hour flight, full insurance, inflation & deflation, site transfers, restaurant breakfast and flight certificate are included in the price.
✅ Safety is our #1 priority
From triple checking the weather to following our Covid Safe plan, our passenger safety always comes first.
What does the experience include?
✅ Approximate 1-hour balloon flight over Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset regions – a city to countryside flight
✅ Restaurant breakfast after the flight
✅ Peace of mind that you have chosen to fly with an owner-operator
✅ Every flight is with Chief pilot Graeme who has 30 years’ experience
✅ Personalised in-flight commentary
✅ Passengers can assist with inflation & deflation of balloon (optional)
✅ Free parking
✅ Transportation to our launch point
✅ In-flight photography will be taken on most flights, with the opportunity to purchase photos at breakfast
✅ A personalised commemorative flight certificate
✅ Insurance & GST
Each balloon experience takes approximately 3-4 hours.
Create new memories together in the sky ✨
20th Birthday Flight FAQS
For us, flying in a hot air balloon is something we do almost daily, but for most of our passengers it will be the first time. Below, we’ve answered some FAQs about our 20th birthday promotion.
What is the deal?
We’re celebrating 20 years with 20 days of flights, $20 off RRP per person.
How can I book?
Easy. Just drop the promo code ‘BIRTHDAY20’ in the box when booking online, or give us a call. You must book direct to claim the discount.
How much does a 20th birthday flight cost?
With the code ‘BIRTHDAY20’ the price of flights between 1st and 20th December 2021 will be:
- From Adult $350 (13 years & over)
- From Child $300 (6 to 12 years) – accompanied by a consenting adult
What dates are your birthday flights?
We’re offering $20 off pp for flights between 1-20 December 2021.
Extra T&Cs
You must book direct with Floating Images. You need to use the promo code at time of booking. Promo code is valid for flights between 1st and 20th December 2021 only. Not valid for gift vouchers. Flights must be booked and taken within the validity dates stipulated. Not valid with any other promo code. Terms and Condtions apply
You can read many more FAQs about our hot air balloon experience here.
Book now to celebrate with us 🎈
Don’t like booking online? Call us on 07 3294 8770 and we will organise a December flight for you.