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1 Day Green Island and Hot Air Ballooning Experience from  Cairns

Adults from $331

Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the scenic Atherton Tablelands, visit the Great Barrier Reef’s Green Island and observe the Reef’s abundance of life up close.

An exhilarating, full-day tour which offers stunning views of the Atherton Tablelands during an early-morning hot air balloon ride and then takes you to Green Island where you can delve deep into the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands
  • Stunning 30-minute flight
  • Catamaran ride to Green Island
  • A choice between snorkelling or a glass-bottomed boat tour at the reef
  • Activities and time to relax on Green Island's pristine beaches

Step aboard a hot air balloon and glide gently through the skies towards the Atherton Tablelands, a lush plateau south of Cairns, enjoying an invigorating breeze and an amazing view of Tropical North Queensland on the way.

The experience will be a visual treat, with a view of emerald green vegetation below and a multitude of colourful hot air balloons around you

Cruise on a catamaran to Green Island, a magnificent coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Dive into the turquoise waters surrounding the island to snorkel with a variety of marine species, from shy turtles to busy fish or stay dry by taking a ride on a glass-bottom boat over the Reef's corals. Friendly tour guides will organise activities on Green Island's warm beaches. Take part in them or simply soak up some sun on the sand.

*Lunch at your own expense

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Schedule

Departures: Daily

  Start Finish Duration
Hot Air Ballooning & Green Island 4:30am 5:00pm 12 Hours

Pricing

Pricing doesn’t include Insurance Levy, payable directly to Cairns Hot Air Ballooning on the day ($30.00 per person).

Please note customers traveling on 25 December will need to pay a surcharge on arrival. $25 per Adult, $12.50 per Child, & $62.50 per Family ticket

Ticket Price
Adults $331
Children (4-14 yrs) $229
Family (2+2) $1071

Extras

Book your Extras now so you don’t miss out!

     
Hotel Transfers Cairns Accommodation – One Way $12 Adult
$6 Child
$30 Family
Hotel Transfers Northern Beaches Accommodation – One Way $12 Adult
$6 Child
$30 Family
Glass Bottom Boat Tour Glass Bottom Boat Tour $18 Adult
$9 Child
$45 Family
Gear Hire Snorkelling Gear Hire **Security Deposit required $18 Adult
$9 Child
$45 Family

Transport

Boat

Group Size: 120ppl max

Inclusions

  • Your choice of a Glass Bottom Boat Tour or Snorkeling Gear Hire *Security Deposit Required*
  • Hot & Cold Sparkling wine breakfast
  • Kids Activities
  • Fish Feeding
  • Self Guided Island Walk
  • National Park Fees
  • 30 Minute Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Atherton Tablelands
  • Free Pick-up from Accommodation, Drop-off is optional extra $10 per Adult, $5 per Child, $25 Family based in Cairns City

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Itinerary

The below itinerary can change due to tides and weather.

Day 1

Courtesy Pickup from your Cairns or Northern Beaches Accommodation

4:00am – 5:00am

Arrive in the Atherton Tablelands just in time to see your balloon begin to inflate!

6:00am

Please Note: The point on the map showing the Atherton Tablelands reflects the area as a whole and not the exact location you will be visiting.

Flights begin, spend 30 minutes soaring high above the ground.

6:30am

Arrive at the Reef Fleet Terminal, boarding on the Reef Rocket Commences at 10:30am

9:00am – 9:30am

Board your transfer bus to the Reef Fleet Terminal

8:00am

Also Known As the Cairns Highlands, the Atherton Tablelands Provide Scenic Views of the Surrounds!

Arrive at Green Island

11:45am

Enjoy activities available at your leisure, choose from swimming, snorkeling, take a self guided walk or a glass bottom boat ride.

Bird Watching

Observe Sea Bird in their Natural Habitiat!

Snorkelling

Snorkel amongst the beautiful corals, fishes, turtles and more, up close and personal.

Glass Bottom Boat

Want to see the Reef and not get wet? Glass Bottom Boats are awesome fun for all ages!

Buffet Lunch Served on Board the Big Cat Vessel

Home to an abundance of plant and wildlife, and surrounded in coral gardens.

Self Guided Island Walk

Enjoy a Guided Walk and hear all about the Great Barrier Reef!

Swimming

Enjoy a relaxing swim in the warm tropical waters!

Snorkelling from the Beach

Great for Non-Swimmers and Kids!

Fish Feeding

Feed the local Reef fish!

Depart Green Island

4:15pm

Home to an abundance of plant and wildlife, and surrounded in coral gardens.

Return to the Reef Fleet Terminal

5:00pm

Drop-off at Cairns Accommodation

5:15pm – 6:00pm

(Optional – Extra Cost)

Drop-off at Northern Beaches Accommodation

6:00pm – 6:30pm

(Optional – Extra Cost)


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