Hot Air Balloon

Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley with Optional Breakfast

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Transfers available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Soar above Yarra Valley in a hot air balloon and revel in breathtaking panoramic views of wineries and countryside beauty.

Enjoy a one-hour sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley, taking in vineyards, the Yarra River, and rolling countryside below.

Fly with confidence on a fully insured experience, with all launch and landing government fees included.

Take part in the balloon’s inflation and deflation process for a hands-on insight into how the flight works.

Receive complimentary in-flight photography and a personalised flight certificate to mark the experience.

Travel sustainably with a certified carbon-neutral flight operation.

Choose optional Melbourne CBD transfers and a post-flight buffet breakfast with sparkling wine to complete the morning.

1-hour balloon flight over the Yarra Valley

Free parking at Balgownie Estate

Complete flight and ground insurance

Launch and landing government fees

A carbon-neutral flight

Interactive exposure to inflation and deflation processes

A flight certificate

Complimentary In-flight photography

Buffet breakfast (optional)

Melbourne CBD transfers (optional)

TOTAL DURATION4 hours - 5 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERCar
Start point
Hot air balloon launch location
1 activity
1. Sunrise hot air balloon flight
1 activity
Float gently above the rolling hills, vineyards, rivers, and farmland of the Yarra Valley during a breathtaking 1-hour sunrise flight. Enjoy panoramic views of the vineyards and countryside as the sun rises and paints the valley in soft morning light.
Things to do
In-flight photos & flight certificate
Included in price
2. Landing and optional breakfast
End point
Hot air balloon launch location
1 activity
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

Sunrise views: Watch vineyards, winding river bends, and misty ridgelines come into view as the sun rises over the valley.

Behind-the-scenes experience: Help the crew during inflation and deflation to see how the balloon is prepared and packed away.

Take-home memories: Enjoy complimentary in-flight photos and a flight certificate to mark the occasion.

Fly with confidence: Full flight and ground insurance and a certified carbon-neutral operation provide added peace of mind.

What to bring

Wear warm, comfortable clothing suitable for hiking and sturdy closed-toe shoes.

Bring a hat, water bottle, towel, and sunglasses.

Have your booking ID ready in the operator’s app for flight status and meeting time updates.

What’s not allowed

No smoking on balloons.

No flammable items or dangerous goods on board.

Additional information

Minimum age: 6 years; children 6–12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition (including pregnancy), consult your medical practitioner before flying.

Flight lasts about 1 hour; allow extra time for pre- and post-flight activities.

Flights are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.

Meeting point and exact reporting time will be shared via the operator’s app around 6pm the night before.

Tickets are valid only for the date and time selected at checkout.

Personal belongings are carried at your own risk.

If transfers are selected, drop-off is at Pullman Melbourne On The Park in East Melbourne.

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