Hot Air Balloon is Australia's largest operator of Hot Air Balloon rides, operating from Cairns and Port Douglas, in Queensland, Australia since 1995 and more recently opening up a branch in the Gold Coast and Brisbane in 1997. Hot Air Ballooning in Queensland has grown rapidly due to the famous "perfect" weather and an excellent flying location. Cairns, Queensland is now the most popular place to fly in Australia and possibly the largest Hot Air ballooning destination worldwide due to its year around stable weather attracting a wide International and domestic market mix. Guests often combine tours with cruises to the Great Barrier reef same day. Gold Coast clients often mix their day with key attractions such at Currumbin, Jet Boating Theme Parks and Whale watching. Brisbane guest often make a celebration of the experience and extend their morning after vineyard breakfast exploring the nearby delights of Tamborine Mountain The company has a strong safety focus, very experienced team, with a significant IT focus on its operations and systems.