BALLOONS OVER BRISBANE
hot air balloon rides over brisbane

what to wear

Ballooning is a casual occasion.

Runners, slacks or jeans are appropriate clothing for your Hot Air Balloon ride.
White or light clothing is not advised. As we seldom climb above 2000ft conditions in the
Hot Air Balloon are similar to that at ground level; therefore dress appropriately. A cap is handy if you're thin on top.

don't forget

Your Camera or Video Camera!

Keep in mind that your hot air balloon ride is over Brisbane, and the conditions in winter are much milder than they would be in southern states, therefore heavy jackets and gloves would be inappropriate. In the colder months, it is often warmer in the balloon than it is on the ground; the sun is rising as you are taking off; there is no wind chill, as you are floating with the wind; and you do have a "heater" above you.

age and health

Please advise your pilot if you have any physical difficulties

As passenger safety is a high priority during the balloon ride; we are not able to carry children under 8 years, passengers who are pregnant or weigh 130 kg or more. Windy landing can be energetic, but even a spry 80 year old can enjoy Hot Air Ballooning.

BIRTHDAY OVER BRISBANE - A Poem by Long John Best

A BIRTHDAY OVER BRISBANE

Oh I thought I knew Brisbane, but saw nothing at all,
Til I hung high above it, with Captain Will Paul.
In this big wicker basket, below, his balloon,
sixty years for my first flight, I'll be back here soon.

Oh so gentle the take off beguiling the ride,
As up, up and away o'er leafed suburbs we glide,
and so peaceful their passing, one thinks "I'm a bird,"
Just the oohs and the ahhs and the burner is heard.

As the new day is dawning, below us I see
all the hurry and scurry of people like me,
not to-day though; I'm special, not one of the crowd,
for I'm drifting and dreaming, I'm kissing a cloud.

It's a gift from my children,the best I've had yet,
It's a most pleasant present, I'll not soon forget,
oh this feeling, uplifting, we're having a ball,
with Balloons Over Brisbane,and Captain Will Paul.

----Submitted by Long John Best April 2004----

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