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Reef Magic + Balloon Xpass Enjoy a scenic hot air balloon flight, then explore the Great Barrier Reef with a full day outer reef cruise.

Tour Code	1541309314
Price (AUD)	$0.00
Date of Departure	2025.10

Option

Total number of travelers

Adult (Age 15+)
Child (Age 4 to 14)

Product Composition	Adult (Age 15+)	Child (Age 4 to 14)

Total AUD $0.00

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Overview

Highlights

CAIRNS HOT AIR BALLOON
: Take to the skies at sunrise in a hot air balloon on top of the mountain range behind Cairns. See the world wake up as you enjoy a scenic 30-minute flight over the spectacular Atherton Tablelands witnessing breathtaking scenery and wildlife below.

REEF MAGIC MARINE WORLD
: Experience the magical Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling, and options for scuba diving, helmet diving, and jet snorkelling (extra cost). Relax on a glass bottom boat or the sundeck of the private pontoon and explore the outer reef. Includes morning tea, afternoon tea and buffet lunch.

Inclusions

•CAIRNS HOT AIR BALLOON
- 30 minute scenic balloon flight
- Flight Certificate
- In-flight photographs available for purchase
- Breakfast

•REEF MAGIC MARINE WORLD
- Morning & Afternoon Tea
- Buffet Lunch
- Lycra suit
- Catamaran cruise
- Snorkelling gear
- Semi-Submersible tours
- Glass Bottom Boat tours
- Fish feeding and identification session with our Marine Biologist
-Underwater Observatory

Departs

•CAIRNS HOT AIR BALLOON 4:00am
•REEF MAGIC MARINE WORLD 9:00am

Returns

•CAIRNS HOT AIR BALLOON 10:30am
•REEF MAGIC MARINE WORLD 5:00pm

Duration

Full Day (minimum 2 day require)

Pick up

•CAIRNS HOT AIR BALLOON: Cairns Accommodation
•REEF MAGIC MARINE WORLD: Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street

Ages

•The minimum age is 4 years to Ballooning and those under 18 must travel with a guardian or parent
•The minimum age to skydive is 12 years. If under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian must be present on the day of the jump

Operator

Raging Thunder

What to bring

•CAIRNS HOT AIR BALLOON
Jacket or jumper, and long pants during cooler months (May – Sep), Bottle of water and a snack
Comfortable flat shoes, Your booking confirmation and money for extras

•REEF MAGIC MARINE WORLD
Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen, Swimwear and towel, Change of clothes if swimming or snorkelling, Water bottle, Camera andor underwater camera, Jacket in the cooler months

Levy

•CAIRNS HOT AIR BALLOON : Levy $30 per person
•REEF MAGIC MARINE WORLD : Levy $7 per person
•Payment on arrival

Voucher Info

Operator accepts both printed and electronic vouchers (e-vouchers)

Additional info

•Please leave your hotel name & special request in the Note
•Itinerary is subject to change without notice
Itinerary

Cairns Hot Air Balloon
• 04:00 - 06:00
- Pick up from accommodation and travel to Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands
• 06:00 - 06:30
- A suitable launch site is decided (depending on weather variation and wind direction) and the balloon is prepared for take-off.
• 06:30 - 07:30
- Board the Hot Air Balloon for your scenic 30 minute flight. This is the perfect time to look out for awakening birdlife & wildlife. As you are carried on the breeze, take in the surrounding panorama, inland towards the Outback and east towards the hills that form part of the Great Dividing Range & which separate the Tablelands from the coast. Photo opportunities abound and don’t forget to smile for the in-flight photograph taken by cameras suspended as if in mid-air.
• 07:45 - 08:15
- Help to dismantle balloon from basket.
• 08:15 - 09:15
- Enjoy a delicious hot and cold breakfast with a glass of champagne to celebrate your experience. There's also an opportunity to view in-flight photos taken which are available for purchase.
• 09:15 - 10:30
- Travel back to Cairns accommodation.

Reef Magic Great Barrier Reef Cruise
• 08:00-08:30 Check-in inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street
• 09:00 Depart Marlin Jetty Cairns
• Travel time is only 90 minutes direct from Cairns on a fast stable motor catamaran
• 10:30 Arrive at Marine World on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
• Reef duration: 5 hours
- Snorkelling

- Semi-Submersible tours

- Glass Bottom Boat tours

- Fish feeding

- Helmet Diving (Optional)

- Seabob Guided Snorkel (Optional)

• 15:30 Depart Marine World
• 17:00 Arrive back in Cairns
Cancellation Policy

• This product is non-refundable.
• Amendment of tour date is available only once if you request 7 days prior to departure