Explore at your pace
Transfers available
Meals included
Soar above Yarra Valley in a hot air balloon and revel in breathtaking panoramic views of wineries and countryside beauty.
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Enjoy a one-hour sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley, taking in vineyards, the Yarra River, and rolling countryside below.
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Fly with confidence on a fully insured experience, with all launch and landing government fees included.
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Take part in the balloon’s inflation and deflation process for a hands-on insight into how the flight works.
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Receive complimentary in-flight photography and a personalised flight certificate to mark the experience.
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Travel sustainably with a certified carbon-neutral flight operation.
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Choose optional Melbourne CBD transfers and a post-flight buffet breakfast with sparkling wine to complete the morning.
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1-hour balloon flight over the Yarra Valley
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Free parking at Balgownie Estate
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Complete flight and ground insurance
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Launch and landing government fees
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A carbon-neutral flight
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Interactive exposure to inflation and deflation processes
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A flight certificate
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Complimentary In-flight photography
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Buffet breakfast (optional)
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Melbourne CBD transfers (optional)
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- TOTAL DURATION4 hours - 5 hoursMODE OF TRANSFERCar
Start pointHot air balloon launch location
1. Sunrise hot air balloon flight
Things to do
In-flight photos & flight certificate
2. Landing and optional breakfast
End pointHot air balloon launch location
Your ending point would be same as your start point
These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 168 hours before the experience begins.
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Sunrise flight over Yarra Valley with photos, a certificate, and carbon-neutral operations in about one hour.
Getting started
Check your final voucher and the operator’s app the evening prior for your meeting time and exact meeting point. On arrival, you’ll meet the crew, complete checks, and receive a safety briefing before heading to the launch site.
What to expect
Float over one of Australia’s premier wine regions as the valley wakes, revealing vineyards, the Yarra River, and surrounding ranges. A gentle dawn ascent offers quiet views and a unique perspective on the landscape
Features
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Sunrise views: Watch vineyards, winding river bends, and misty ridgelines come into view as the sun rises over the valley.
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Behind-the-scenes experience: Help the crew during inflation and deflation to see how the balloon is prepared and packed away.
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Take-home memories: Enjoy complimentary in-flight photos and a flight certificate to mark the occasion.
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Fly with confidence: Full flight and ground insurance and a certified carbon-neutral operation provide added peace of mind.
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What to bring
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Wear warm, comfortable clothing suitable for hiking and sturdy closed-toe shoes.
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Bring a hat, water bottle, towel, and sunglasses.
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Have your booking ID ready in the operator’s app for flight status and meeting time updates.
What’s not allowed
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No smoking on balloons.
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No flammable items or dangerous goods on board.
Additional information
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Minimum age: 6 years; children 6–12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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If you have a pre-existing medical condition (including pregnancy), consult your medical practitioner before flying.
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Flight lasts about 1 hour; allow extra time for pre- and post-flight activities.
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Flights are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.
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Meeting point and exact reporting time will be shared via the operator’s app around 6pm the night before.
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Tickets are valid only for the date and time selected at checkout.
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Personal belongings are carried at your own risk.
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If transfers are selected, drop-off is at Pullman Melbourne On The Park in East Melbourne.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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