DAY 1: Hot Air Ballooning

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly in a hot air balloon? Then come and enjoy ballooning with Hot Air and experience the wonder, romance and silence of the Australian bush. Before lift off see the spectacle of how a hot air balloon inflates and takes shape, then hop in and take off to gently float over gum trees and gaze out as the Australian landscape stretches out as far as the eye can see. Get carried away with the fun but don't forget to look out for kangaroos, hear the sounds of nature below, have a chat to your friendly pilot and enjoy the balloon festival atmosphere.

Includes:

• Spectacular balloon flight
• Hot and cold delicious breakfast buffet
• Champagne celebration toast
• Binocular use in-flight for bird watching
• Pilot interpretive commentary
• Cross-country balloon chase
• "First Flight" certificate
• Air-conditioned return coach transfers
• An educational DVD "History of Ballooning" presentation

DAY 2: Kuranda

Make your visit to Kuranda a memorable one from door to door. Down Under Tours will transfer you from your accommodation to Freshwater Station, where you will board the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail for a breathtaking journey on one of the world's most scenic operational rail journeys. On arrival in Kuranda there is free time to explore the "Village in the Rainforest". Your departure time for Skyrail is 12:30pm. After enjoying the "World's most beautiful Rainforest Experience", take a short walk to the fascinating Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

Discover this ancient culture through theatres, stage shows and demonstrations before boarding your coach for the return to your accommodation. Departs: From 7am Returns: Approx. 5.15pm.

Includes:

• Complimentary hotel pick-up 7am-8am
• Kuranda Scenic Rail departs 8.50am
• Free time in Kuranda
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs 12.30pm
• Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
• Return transfer to Hotel departs 4.40pm