Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise
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Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise
By Global Ballooning Australia
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There is no more spectacular view of Melbourne and the Yarra River than from the basket of a hot-air balloon at sunrise. On this unforgettable tour, experience Melbourne at its most magical as you float over its modern skyscrapers, scenic waterfront, and green parks; enjoy incredible aerial views; and then celebrate your safe landing with a Champagne breakfast (optional).
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AU$569.00
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 6-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Take in spectacular views of Melbourne at sunrise from a hot-air balloon
- Float over the Central Business District and along the Yarra River
- Upgrade for a celebratory Champagne breakfast after your flight
- Hassle-free pickup at your Melbourne hotel
- Sparkling buffet breakfast (option to be selected at time of booking)
- Professional guide
- Approximate 1 hour sunrise balloon flight over Melbourne
- Complete flight, ground insurance & launch/ landing government fees in and around the city
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel Transfers
- After an early-morning pickup from your Melbourne hotel, transfer to the launch site in East Melbourne and hop aboard your hot-air balloon for a thrilling ride. After a safety briefing, lift off and soar over the Central Business District and along the Yarra River, following a route chosen by your pilot depending on wind conditions. From high above the city, get a bird’s-eye view of landmarks like the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rod Laver Arena, and the Eureka Tower; float over residential neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and scenic waterways; and watch the sunrise over the city. Land and transfer to Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne, where you can toast to your unforgettable experience with a glass of Champagne and start the day with a delicious breakfast (if breakfast option selected at booking).
- Departure details
- Pullman Melbourne On The Park, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia Parking is available under the Pullman Hotel for a discounted rate of $10. Enter the car park off Wellington Parade, take a ticket and proceed through the boom gate, park underneath the hotel & take the lift to the ground floor where our team will welcome you. You may also find street parking.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3127MEL- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 6 years
- A maximum of 10 people is permitted per balloon basket
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If your Melbourne balloon flight is canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a refund.
- Dietary requirements can be catered to for breakfast - please advise at time of booking if required
- Due to limited capacity, changes within 7 days of travel are not permitted and will incur amendment fees
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- Which attractions will I visit with Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Melbourne Museum
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Fitzroy Gardens
- Federation Square
- How much is Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise?
- Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise price starts from AU$596.67. Discover and book Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise on Tripadvisor
- What is the Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise cancellation policy?
- Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise cancellation policy: If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. Discover and book Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise?
- Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise is hosted by Global Ballooning Australia. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Global Ballooning Australia on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Melbourne Balloon Flight at Sunrise on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3127MEL
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- HappyTraveller207300Beautiful sunrise trip over the Yarra ValleyEarly morning sunrise balloon flight. Well organised , views were stunning even though it rained slightly. Buffett breakfast was great. Highly recommend.
- gregaD5264GD00Hot Air Ballooning Yarra ValleyWas a wonderful experience and finally got it crossed of our bucket list. Staff were efficient and professional making the whole experience amazing. The only thing that would have made our ballooning adventure perfect would have been a clear sky.
- JoFrost300Fly with the bestA gorgeous foggy morning. We absolutely loved our first hot air balloon experience over the Yarra Valley. It was so pretty and we had full confidence in our pilot. Pillar had the softest landing. Highly recommend Global Ballooning, they are so obviously a well oiled machine. I am scared of heights and was really nervous but relaxed into the flight and would go again.
- erolh39300A great way to celebrate your wedding anniversary!The flight was amazing, so serene and peaceful. I have had hot air ballooning on my bucket list forever and I am so glad I've finally done it. The staff were helpful, friendly and professional. Steve made the flight very enjoyable and fun. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
- austinbD4508MG00Spectacular Experience.Our Yarra Valley Balloon adventure was awesome. A misty sunrise followed by clear skies and a smattering of clouds made for a perfect experience. The Team at Global Ballooning were extremely professional and fun to guide us on our tour. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them if you are considering some ballooning.
- Danielle O00Awesome experience! Our pilot Jacob was fantasticWhat a trip! Exceeded my expectations. Such a well organised event. Would definitely recommend a balloon trip. We are so glad we did the flight as it’s something we will never forget.
- 852jennyv00Breath takingFabulous Team, friendly , welcoming. Love to get everyone involved. Perfect morning for a flight , Still Yarra Valley “picture perfect “
- charlottet60500Amazing experience, pilot Ronald 👍!We had booked a sunrise hot air balloon ride with Global ballooning. We knew it was going to be an early start but it was even earlier than expected. We were also told it would take 4-5 hours all together but it ended up being closer to 7 hours. That being said, it was an amazing experience and we would highly recommend it! Our pilot Ronald was absolutely lovely and very experienced. He made us (first time) flyers feel very comfortable and safe. Yarra valley looked amazing, it was worth getting up so early for!
- 975chilliw00Bucket List eventVery well organised event. Unforgettable experience, safe, amazing views, perfect landing. Followed by sumptuous breakfast with unlimited champagne and coffee. A bucket list event.
- 975nikil00Perfect Sunday MorningIt was very well organised. Very good at communication via email. The flight itself was spectacular. Yarra Valley is pitcuresque. Breakfast was a perfect finish and the photos the company took didnt ask for money. Do it! You wont regret it.
- Sunshine5509991276700Memory won't be forgottenAmazing experience gorgeous views and fresh atmosphere and would definitely recommend everyone to try this beautiful place .
- CanadaBruce300Not just a tour but an ExperienceExperience of a lifetime for us. Weather was not the best but once up in the air it just did not matter. Our pilot Steve was very good with his commentary of the area and taking pictures of us with our devices and his own camera that hung from the balloon 20 feet away. Steve's pics were downloaded to us on air drop. Such a nice way to see the Australian country side and farming area outside Melbourne. Breakfast at Balgownie Estates was very good as well. Thanks to Mark for driving us to and from the experience. Fun to dig in and help inflating and repacking the balloon.
- 524prabinu00Must do activityMust do trip. Lovely staff. Absolutely stunning view Good time in air Good breakfast after the flight
- F6782FWjenniferk00Amazing experienceAbsolutely amazing. We got picked up from the pullman Hotel by Mark who was very friendly. When we arrived, Pato was the pilot for our hot air balloon, super friendly, and made the whole experience very enjoyable. The view was absolutely amazing. When the balloon landed, it was great fun helping to pack the balloon back up. Couldn't recommend this enough. Pato and the rest of the staff were fantastic.
- Nasser H00Hot air balloon must doAwesome experience, flight was very smooth with breath taking views.Steve gave us smooth take off and landing. It was bit windy at caulfield for landing so we landed at Moorabbin and got 30min bonus flight
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Panthea
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Today was our first hot air ballooning experience and it was amazing! We met early at Balgownie Estate and then a short drive to the take off area. The whole team were very friendly and helpful and made the day even better. Our pilot, Brian, guided us across the valley as the sun rose over the hills and kept us entertained with plenty of quality dad jokes. Floating through the air was peaceful and inspiring and a unique feeling. Following the flight we were taken back for a tasty champagne breakfast. It was a great day all round.
Written 4 December 2020
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GlobalBallooningAus
Hi pantheaf,
Thanks for taking the time to review your experience!
So exciting that we could burst your hot air ballooning cherry & you had the opportunity to hear all of Brian's 'Dad jokes'. I'm sure you'll never forget it :)
Take care, Kate & the team at Global Ballooning Australia
Written 6 December 2020
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LBH
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Dec. 2020 • Couples
This experience was amazing - my partner and I loved every second of our hot air balloon trip! The views and sunrise were spectacular. Kiff was an excellent pilot and I would highly recommend Global Ballooning to family and friends or anybody considering a hot air balloon trip. Can't thank all the team enough!
Trip taken on 29 December 2020
Trip taken on 29 December 2020
Written 30 December 2020
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Thanks so much LB3_reviews!
We're so pleased you both enjoyed the experience.
Kiff has been flying balloons for over 30yrs and is the proud owner of this wonderful company.
Appreciate your support in choosing to fly with us.
Wishing you a wonderful 2021,
Kate & the team at Global Ballooning Australia
Written 30 December 2020
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Aparna R
Pune, India19 contributions
Feb. 2021
We went ballooning on what was the most perfect day all year, and the experience was made even better by the friendly, professional experience we had courtesy Global Ballooning Australia. Our flight had to be postponed earlier due to low cloud cover, and it was super easy to schedule it for later. Updates were given on the app when promised, and the pilot during our flight was friendly and funny. He explained conditions and some intricacies of steering very well to us, and even beautifully managed to ensure some privacy to a couple who got engaged up in the air! It was a mellow beautiful morning over Melbourne, made perfect by the dreamy hour we spent in the air and the lovely breakfast we had after at the Amora. 5 star experience all around, highly recommend this.
Written 28 February 2021
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Thanks so much for your outstanding review - it means the world to us!
Nice to know that you learnt all about the meteorology side of how the balloons works and is steered - it is a very interesting component and trickier than we all think :)
Hope you never forget your time with us,
Kate & the GBA Team
Written 1 March 2021
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Ben K
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Oct. 2021
First thing is first. I don’t like heights. I almost didn’t book, because the clarity of English from the person on the phones was very unclear, when I was asking questions that I’m sure certain other people in my position might have asked. When I’m paying $500 per person (2k for my group of 4), I expect clear concise communication. That’s a minimum. So not really the best start, which almost dettered us from booking.
However…..the experience on the day was chalk and cheese. They clearly have staff have are experienced and have been doing this for a very long time. They immediately put my mind to rest and really gave us an unforgettable experience.
However…..the experience on the day was chalk and cheese. They clearly have staff have are experienced and have been doing this for a very long time. They immediately put my mind to rest and really gave us an unforgettable experience.
Written 5 November 2021
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I'm so glad to hear that you conquered your fear of heights to traverse the skies in one of our balloons. I don't like heights either but it never worries me when I'm in a balloon. Our team are very professional and we aim for a totally unforgettable experience, so I'm so glad that we were able to provide that for you.
We also feel very blessed to have such a strong multilingual team working for us, and we see it as an asset but we appreciate your feedback on this matter.
kind regards,
Danielle and the GBA team
Written 11 November 2021
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OnAir422696
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Feb. 2020
This is one of a kind experience. We were allowed to participate in certain steps in getting the balloon inflated and certain steps in putting it away. For us with some degree of curiosity it kind of fulfilled that part. The views are of course amazing. The red sunrise was majestic. I would recommend this activity. Our crew was also awesome.
Written 21 February 2020
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Thanks so much for your lovely review!
It is interesting to learnt all about how the balloons works and the meteorology behind it - it is a very interesting component and trickier than we all think :)
I'll be sure to pass this onto our team.
Hope you never forget your time with us,
Kate & the GBA Team
Written 1 March 2021
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Tina L
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May 2022
Fantastic experience. It was so well organised from hotel pick-up to our great pilot who was so friendly and helpful.
The weather co-operated with a gorgeous sunrise and flying low over the city was amazing.
Such a great experience that very few cities around the world offer.
The weather co-operated with a gorgeous sunrise and flying low over the city was amazing.
Such a great experience that very few cities around the world offer.
Written 22 May 2022
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Thank you for your feedback :)
It's always great when the weather does what we want it to!
We're glad you enjoyed our experience. We consider ourselves so lucky to live in a city that will allow hot air balloons to fly over - it's one of only a few.
It's a wonderful way to start the day
Kind Regards,
Global Ballooning
Written 30 May 2022
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Elizabeth S
1 contribution
Feb. 2022
From getting the balloons airborne, through floating across the sky at sunrise and then packing up, it was a great morning. The pilot was experienced, Rain (organiser) was a delight and everything ran smoothly. It was a really beautiful experience.
Written 7 February 2022
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We are so happy when we receive reviews like this. Raine is a delight and a real bundle of energy. She takes great photos too.
So glad that you got to experience such a beautiful morning with us.
warmest regards,
Danielle and the GBA team
Written 9 February 2022
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Isabella
Melbourne, Australia7 contributions
Mar. 2020
What a magical morning in Melbourne. Kiff and Mark were an awesome duo and I felt so calm in their very capable hands. As someone who's typically a little afraid of heights, I was so surprised by how serene and beautiful the whole experience is. I wasn't afraid at all! From start to finish, the morning was such a unique and special way to see Melbourne and especially fantastic to find out that Melbourne is one of the only cities that you can balloon over!! I wanna do it all again tomorrow morning!!!!
Written 3 March 2020
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GlobalBallooningAus
Please do come and join us again, we have a special offer for returning customers! You will be surprised at how different the same flight location can be on a different day or time of the year, it's always magical.
Written 4 March 2020
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sealspeak
Melbourne21 contributions
Mar. 2022
From the moment we arrived at the hotel meeting spot, we felt in good, safe hands. The team was organised, efficient and made us all feel happy to be there. It was a special treat for our daughter's 13th birthday, shared by her older brother and parents. The whole process of sending up the weather balloons and blowing up the big balloon was fascinating and fun - but nothing could prepare us for the joy and wonder of floating over our beautiful city on a perfect Autumn morning. Our pilot Steve was so experienced and calm, we never felt the slightest bit anxious. When it came to landing, I was expecting a bumpy experience, but it never happened! Once again, teamwork came to the fore as we helped pack up the balloon - even that was a wonderful shared experience. This is genuinely one of the best things we have ever done as a family, and I would encourage anyone, even slightly interested, to give it a go. You won't be sorry
Written 22 March 2022
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We love receiving reviews such as these. What a wonderful way for your daughter and family to celebrate her birthday.
thank you and we would love to fly you again in one of our other fabulous locations.
make sure you mention that you are a frequent flyer to receive our discount
kindest regards,
Danielle and the GBA team
Written 23 March 2022
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Digby1960
4 contributions
Apr. 2021
A perfect day ! Decided to tick off a "bucket list" item by taking the entire family (10 of us) for a flight over Melbourne. From the moment we enquired every contact with the team from Global Ballooning was first class.
The flight itself controlled by our wonderful pilot Kiff was simply amazing.
We all felt very safe throughout.
Couldn't recommend Global Ballooning more highly.
The flight itself controlled by our wonderful pilot Kiff was simply amazing.
We all felt very safe throughout.
Couldn't recommend Global Ballooning more highly.
Written 25 April 2021
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How wonderful that you were able to fly with your entire family - that would have been truly magical. We love hearing that you had an awesome experience and that you felt safe throughout. Safety is always our number one priority. I will pass your lovely review onto Kiff and the team.
many thanks, Danielle and GBA
Written 28 April 2021
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I am interested in buying this balloon ride for my son and his partner in Melbourne. Is it possible to get a voucher for home to book a date in November?
breandym
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
Good Afternoon
You can buy a voucher from Red Balloon for the gift.
They will love it
Thank you
Brenda
MuiMui
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Do you refund tourist in case of flight cancellation due to bad weather? I will be staying 1 night at Yarra Valley on 27 June and would like to understand the potential risk before purchase hot air balloon flight ticket for 28 June ride.
jennifer_robb
Melbourne, Australia6 contributions
Hi ,Stay positive and you will ballon on 28 June ,but if for some reason you don’t fly because of the weather, you will need to speak to the company you have booked with,The company should of explained everything when you booked, have fun
Gapyearat60
Glasgow, UK4 contributions
I am visiting Melbourne for a few days in October and have booked a flight!!
I wondered how often flights are cancelled, and will I get a refund as I am leaving Australia?
Duane R
Townsville, Australia49 contributions
Hello, You do get a refund if the flight is cancelled due to weather, they will let you know the day/night before, most morning flights are fine as ther is little wind around.