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Scenic Flights

Let Raging Thunder introduce you to the safe and exciting sport of ballooning, in a spectacular dawn trip which highlights the diverse eco-culture of the Cairns region.

As the sun rises our pilots gently lift off and quietly glide the balloons over the panorama of the Cairns Highlands (also known as the Atherton Tablelands).

Afterwards you are treated to a wonderful breakfast at our outback adventures site, and then returned to Cairns or Kuranda with plenty of time to enjoy other tours in the same day.

And did we mention that Raging Thunder fly the worlds LARGEST commercial balloons which are over 400ft tall? So get aboard and experience the ride of your life!!!

Up with the birds

Because of the nature of balloons they can't be steered, instead they are carried along by wind currents. The Kuranda range provides a buffer from the coastal winds, making the gentle Mareeba valley the ideal place for ballooning, having less cancelled flying days than any other location in the world.

Just after dawn the cool air in the Mareeba Valley provides the stable conditions which are perfect for ballooning, which is why we fly at dawn. Allowing our flights to always be controlled, with our landing being gentle affairs with the basket remaining in the upright position.

The winds may actually be moving in different directions at different heights, so our skilled pilots raise and lower the balloons to give them control over direction. They also make us of a number of different takeoff and landing sites in order to take advantage of the wind, some of which are shown above so every trip is unique.

Features

Exhilarating Tablelands 30 minute balloon flight
World's largest commercial balloon
Delicious Aussie breakfast with champagne
Spectacular Tablelands scenery
Personalised flight certificate
All accommodation transfers
Grade easy / Minimum age 5 years.

What to Bring

Hat (recommended)
Camera or video camera
Sunglasses

Due to safety reasons, you will not be able to bring these items aboard the balloon, but they can be left securely in your coach :

Lighters
Mobile phones
Backpacks or day packs
Handbags

Thanks for the memories

While you are in the air your pilot will take a photograph of everyone in the basket, from a camera suspended from the envelope of the balloon. Photographs are also taken once you land, and you can purchase any of these during breakfast.

These makes a unique gift to send home to family and friends, plus there are several other great gift ideas.