Gliding

Ride Brisbane’s thermal, ridge and wave lifts until you’re ten thousand feet above Queensland’s capital city. Gliders can reach remarkable heights in these fantastic conditions where you can learn to fly, go on a solo flight or just sit back and relax while your pilot does all the work.

Take off from the Caboolture airfield and you’ll see oceans, islands, farmlands and the Glasshouse Mountains from the cockpit of your glider. There’s nothing around except you and the air currents keeping you up, so the atmosphere is one of absolute serenity. See this enchanting part of the world from a truly unique perspective.

If you think this kind of activity might be something you’d want to do over and over, an instructor will teach you the ropes of this exhilarating sport. You don’t need any experience to go on a trial instructional flight, and it’s not too pricey either. If you’ve ever dreamed of flying but thought you couldn’t afford the time or money, then this is for you.

By far the most unique but surprisingly little known gliding attraction in Queensland is riding the Morning Glory. This really is the ultimate in gliding. Sometime between August and November, a huge backwards-rolling cloud formation pushes its way across the Gulf of Carpentaria onto the coasts of northern Australia. Every year, glider pilots make their way to Burketown in the far north to take advantage of the extreme gliding conditions this atmospheric phenomenon stirs up. This one is only for the most experienced and courageous pilot.