Brisbane, QUEENSLAND
Airing Date: Jan 1st, 2002
First, take to the sky with 'Fly Me to the Moon' balloons to enjoy spectacular aerials of the beautiful city. Just ten minutes from the city centre, the hour-long joy flight takes you right over the city. What makes this trip extra special is the fact that Brisbane is one of only eight major cities in the world that balloons can fly directly over.Also included in the flight is a gourmet breakfast waiting for you when you land.After coming down from the skies, hit the tracks and explore Brisbane by land from the saddle of a bicycle. Brisbane has over 400kms of bicycle tracks to explore and bikes are available for hire from Hotel Cycle Hire. While you are cruising the streets, keep an eye out for the Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point.When you've done with your two wheels, it's time to sit back and watch the world go by on a late afternoon gondola cruise along the Brisbane River. Starting at Breakfast Creek Wharf, Golden Gondolas run 90-minute trips seven days a week and the price includes a delicious seafood platter.
The facts
Prices for 'Fly Me to the Moon' balloon rides start at $198 per person.
'Fly Me to the Moon'
Tel: 07 3423 0400
Half-day bike hire starts at $30 per bike, including maps and helmets.
Gondola cruises down the Brisbane River start from $195 per couple.
Golden Gondolas
Tel: 0414 184 360
Stamford Plaza 'Classic Weekend Packages' start from $262 per room per night for twin/double occupancy. The deal also includes a full buffet breakfast.
Stamford Plaza
Tel: 07 3221 1999
Hotel Cycle Hire
