About Hot Air Cairns
Hot Air Cairns operates Australia's largest fleet of hot air balloons, launching daily from Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands — approximately one hour inland from Cairns. The company has been running balloon flights in the region for decades, building a reputation as one of the premier ballooning experiences in the Southern Hemisphere thanks to the consistently calm morning conditions over the tablelands.
Flights are available in 30-minute and 60-minute durations, with early morning departures timed to catch the sunrise over the patchwork of farmland, rainforest, and mountain ranges that define the Atherton Tablelands landscape. Door-to-door hotel transfers from Cairns are included with most packages, and a luxury option adds limousine transport and a champagne breakfast. Digital photos and video packages are available for purchase after the flight.
What sets Hot Air apart is the scale and reliability of their operation — with multiple balloons launching simultaneously, they can accommodate large groups while maintaining a personal experience. The Mareeba launch site offers some of the most stable ballooning conditions in Australia, meaning cancellations due to weather are rare compared to other ballooning destinations.
