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Hot Air Ballooning Over Sydney Macarthur Region Including A Champagne Breakfast
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Hot Air Ballooning Over Sydney Macarthur Region Including A Champagne Breakfast

By Balloon Aloft Camden
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Ages 7-99, max of 120 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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  • 1 hour Hot Air Ballooning over Sydney
  • Gourmet Breakfast following the flight
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


Start:
  • 290 Remembrance Driveway, Cawdor NSW 2570, Australia
    Meeting at the reception at Camden Valley Inn
End:This activity ends back at the meeting 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: 55306P2

    • Guidelines
    • Passengers need to be able to climb into the basket, and stand for the hour's flight
    • Customers should advise of any medical condition that may preclude them from flying such as serious knee, hip or back problems, recent surgeries or broken bones
    • This experience is not recommended for pregnant woman
    • The minimum age for this experience is 7 years old
    • You must be 18 years or older to be served alcohol; photo ID may be required
    • Passenger weight must not exceed 140kg per passenger
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • 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 experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travellers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    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: 55306P2

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    Itinerary
    • 290 Remembrance Driveway, Cawdor NSW 2570, Australia
      Meeting at the reception at Camden Valley Inn
    • 1
      Sunrise Balloon Flight over the Camden Valley with a Gourmet breakfast to follow.
    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • Balloon Aloft Camden
      480
      Australia
      Joined in October 2010
    • Melnii D
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Just gliding in the air
      Thank you Wayne, Sergey & Ben for an awesome experience!!!! Professional, very entertaining ~ always good to have a great sense of humour and absolutely breathtaking views 💕… and great workout too ☺️ Thank you!! Was a beautiful experience!!! Was actually therapeutic and relaxing just gliding in the air, landing was surprisingly not even rough also, we had a great pilot ~ thank you Sergey!!
      Written 12 March 2024
    • Wander06351690314
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A bit premium but totally worth it!!! Highly recommend!
      This was one of our bucket list items and boy did we have fun!!! It’s a must do for everyone out there at least once. Highly recommend! We opted for the breakfast and flight option. We reached the assembly point at 4:30 am. The wonderful crew briefed us at the meeting point (Camden Valley Inn). Very clear and crisp instructions. Then grouped us based on our pilots for the day and off we went in a mini bus, to our starting point. Our trip started from one of the big open spaces out in Camden. The crew setup the gear to inflate the balloons while briefing us about the whole thing. Once ready we all hopped in to the baskets. Pls note that these baskets don’t have a door or anything so you have to hop over. They do have small gaps which acts as steps and also have a large stool to help anyone who needs it. It was a bit cold as we took off but soon it was bearable (not too cold). The view of the horizon (from 5000 feet above the ground) as the sun came up was totally worth it. The whole ride lasted for about an hour and then we landed smoothly. All thanks to Dave (our wonderful pilot). We helped the crew wrap the balloon up, which was also fun. Then got back to the Inn and enjoyed an awesome breakfast. The Eggs Benedict was yum! Happy to go back again anytime. Cheers!
      Written 30 November 2023
    • Parkerilla
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Magnifique
      What an extraordinary value for money experience even the having to leave our Eastern Suburbs home at 3:00am to be at the Camden meeting point by 4:30am didn’t detract from the experience. We also very much enjoyed the hands on role of the participants in readying the balloon. The attending staff were very experienced and extremely professional. Ah, but the crème da la crème was the exceptional breakfast awaiting for us at the Camden Valley Inn - magnifique. All round exceptional plus the provided digital photographs, at no additional charge, was icing on the cake.
      Written 18 November 2023
    • Explorer33569898037
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      I felt throughly safe throughout my balloon experience. My first time in a hot air balloon I was worried that I might panic with the height but it was so slow and steady that it didn’t feel bad at all. Andrew and Wayne were our hero’s along with the other guys. All very experienced and easy to learn from. They made the morning most enjoyable and Wayne made mums day by lifting her out of the balloon. Ivy was wonderful she came to collect us from the hotel not included very friendly and drove us there very safely. I would totally recommend having a go.
      Written 12 November 2023
    • lenoram2015
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mum and Two Beautiful daughters together
      Perfect from early start til finish. Staff were amazing polite and witty. It was amazing to see how the balloon gets up. My daughters and I Jumped in the basket and up up and awaywe went...Stunning views and felt completely safe. Experienced pilot. Perfect weather conditions. I loved every single moment. The French invented the balloon I believe.
      Written 22 October 2023
    • Y6169ERmarys
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      The flight was fantastic, we had a glorious day from start to finish. Andrew and the crew were professional and efficient. Gave us the best experience after our first flight was cancelled due to bad weather. The views were amazing and it was so peaceful. Definitely recommend. Breakfast at the Inn was also fantastic.
      Written 6 October 2023
    • shonh710
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      My friends and I were visiting from the States and we truly enjoyed Australia! It was all of our first time on a hot air balloon and we throughly enjoyed it! The entire staff was very nice and knowledgeable Deano, Wayne, Neil and Sergey! Highly recommend
      Written 27 August 2023
    • ATMSydney
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience, wonderful staff
      We had a wonderful experience. Not just the hot air balloon ride, which is spectacular, but also the whole experience of staff with a great sense of humour (Neil, our check in host and bus driver), our pilot, Harry (young but so knowledgeable and patiently answered so many questions). The other staff on the ground were also very cheerful and friendly, even in the face of such cold! We loved being able to walk inside the balloon after the flight and able to help with packing the balloon. It was fun and memorable. The breakfast at the Camden Valley Inn was exceptional too. Thank you Balloon Aloft for making our wedding anniversary celebration so special! Highly recommend it to all (who are not afraid of heights!).
      Written 1 July 2023
    • G6036PLsusano
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Bucket list item
      Very well organized. The staff are friendly, informative, safety conscious and professional. This is a beautiful way to spend a morning. We had Haley and CJ. Thanks for a great experience.
      Written 6 June 2023
    • motia_shaikh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      WSU Hot Air Balloon experience
      I liked the staff members’ interaction as they were all very friendly and did their best to ensure that they were engaging with us all the time.
      Written 13 May 2023
    • DozerStaffie
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Fantastic Amazing Adventure at Balloon Aloft Camden
      Hello My Husband & Daughter & Son & Grand Daughter & my self went on the Mon 17/04/2023 flying from Picton to Camden on our Balloon Aloft Flight we were looked after so well by the 3 Fellas they were very professional and very Friendly and our Pilot was Fantastic and also he had a great sense of humour which made us laugh and Happy ,Our Flight was terrific in every way from start to when it was time to go home, The Breakfast was Amazing at Camden Valley Inn, and we were also looked after at the Restaurant, we would recommend the Adventure to anyone you will be looked after by this company .
      Written 17 April 2023
    • mariatee123
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience
      A wonderful experience to remember. The team were lovely and the complimentary lunch was a bonus! Would certainly do it again.
      Written 4 April 2023
    • ashc663
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A++
      Awesome experience. Well organised with fantastic staff from check in, transport, ground crew and pilot. Highly recommended 👌 👍
      Written 18 March 2023
    • 616lynk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent hot air balloon experience
      Wow what a fabulous experience. The team were amazing CJ our pilot was excellent even with his so called funny jokes. 🤣🤣🤣. Neil greeted us very early with a warm friendly smile and the older guy was fabulous too. I would highly recommend it. My son and I did it together
      Written 3 March 2023
    • 819aartig
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Air Balloon experience
      Balloon aloft Camden Was the best experience I’ve ever had The crew were just awesome, loved the Pilot Clay, he was a cheerful guy, showed us lots of things in air. Thank you to Hailey for taking all our photos. Lastly the Camden Valley inn had the Most delicious food for us after our experience I would definitely recommend anyone who wants try a awesome experience Go with Ballon Aloft Best Air balloon ride Thank you 😊
      Written 24 February 2023
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    Michele O
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022 • Family
    From the very start of our adventure, the staff were very friendly & helpful.
    The banter with us & between themselves set the mood for fun.
    Once in the air, Clay (our pilot) was generous with his knowledge about what we were seeing, how the balloon worked, speeds/heights attained.
    Helping the ground crew set up & pack away added an unexpected dimension to the overall experience - while (obviously) keeping us all completely safe
    Highly recommend Balloons Aloft
    Written 21 December 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Hi Michele, We appreciate you finding the time to share your experience and are so glad to hear you had such a great time with our staff. Thanks so much for the recommendation!
    Written 28 December 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Tom Hunter
    Sydney, Australia29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2020
    What a view of the MacArthur region, the crew of Balloon Aloft were great, especially bus driver Wayne. This is a great experience for both locals and visitors. Don’t miss it.
    The breakfast afterwards at Camden Valley was excellent. Five stars *****
    Written 7 March 2020
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    Teresa M
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023
    Early start was well worth an amazing experience, Pilot Clay answered every question with wit and very factual. Helping pack the kit was enjoyable much to my surprise. Lovely breakfast awaited on arrival and Hayley airdrop all the photos, which was a bonus I had not anticipated. No 1 experience. Oh the landing was so gentle.
    Written 25 February 2023
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    Hi there, Thank you so much for sharing your amazing hot air balloon experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that the early start was well worth it, and that you had an unforgettable time with our pilot Clay. It's great to hear that Clay was able to answer all of your questions with wit and facts, and that you even enjoyed helping to pack up the kit! We're glad to hear that you were pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable the experience was. We're thrilled to hear that you also enjoyed the lovely breakfast that awaited you upon arrival, and that you appreciated the bonus of having Hayley airdrop all the photos. We love capturing memories for our guests and it's always great to hear when they're appreciated. Thank you for considering this as your No 1 experience. We're thrilled to have been a part of it and we hope to welcome you back on board in the future. Thank you for choosing to fly with us and we hope to see you soon! Georgia
    Written 2 May 2023
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    Mich29
    Sydney3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2020
    The amazing team at Balloon Aloft helped me organise not only an amazing hot air balloon experience, but also a super romantic proposal / engagement.

    The morning involved keeping this all a secret from my girlfriend until just before take-off. There were a lot of people involved to make it happen, and they all kept the secret and stuck to the plan perfectly.

    In addition to being super impressed at that all going to plan, the whole crew were really professional, and really nice, and the experience itself was amazing. Beautiful views, and such a peaceful thing to do.

    Very very happy with all involved - especially Dan our pilot. Couldn't be happier.
    Written 13 July 2020
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    Debbie S
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023 • Couples
    Here’s where the story began gifted hubby with balloon ride Xmas 2020. due to Covid, floods and treacherous winds finally took our flight this morning. To be honest I was a little worried. Off we went left home at 4pm to arrive at Camden valley Inn with Hubby saying”We should of stayed here last night”
    We met the crew at 5.30 am Wayne checked us in and we were off all 20 of us packed into the bus. Wayne was a very entertaining commentary on the way to launch site and back again. We arrived at launch pad and the experience continued. Like I said before I was a little apprehensive. Until we were up and away.
    It was like floating on a cloud literally. Clay our pilot was also so entertaining. Our landing was exceptional and then we were back down and all of us assisted with packing up.
    What an incredible utterly amazing beautiful experience so much so that we are booking our next flight in Byron Bay in 3 weeks time.
    Thank you again to the crew Wayne, Clay and Luke
    Written 3 March 2023
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    Hi there, Thank you so much for sharing your amazing hot air balloon adventure with us! We are so thrilled to hear that you and your hubby finally got to enjoy the gift of the balloon ride, and that it exceeded your expectations despite your initial worries. It sounds like you had an absolute blast from start to finish, with the entertaining commentary from Wayne during check-in and the bus ride, to the unforgettable experience of floating on a cloud with Clay as your pilot. We're glad to hear that the landing was exceptional and that you even got to assist with the packing up. We're over the moon to hear that your experience was utterly amazing and beautiful, and that you're already planning your next flight with us in Byron Bay in just 3 weeks time! We can't wait to welcome you back on board and share another magical journey with you. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing to fly with us. Georgia
    Written 2 May 2023
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    Indigo
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2021 • Friends
    Such an awesome experience- my friend and I enjoyed a very exciting hot air balloon ride for the first time, very chill time up there, got to be a part of the set up and pack up, not only did we have our heads in the clouds but we went above and beyond into the beautiful sunrise to experience such a lovely view. Pilot CJ was awesome, Bus driver Wayne was a bit of a funny one.. haha nah, the guys made it all the more fun for all of us!
    Written 7 November 2021
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    Hey there reviewer! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome hot air balloon experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friend enjoyed your very first ride with us and that you had a very chill time up there. It's great to hear that you got to be a part of the set up and pack up, and that you also got to experience the beautiful sunrise and lovely view from high up in the sky. It sounds like a truly unforgettable experience! We're glad to hear that our pilot CJ was awesome and that our bus driver Wayne added to the fun with his humour. We love hearing when our team can make the experience even more enjoyable for our guests. Thank you for choosing to fly with us, and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience. We hope to see you again soon for another amazing adventure! Warmest regards, Georgia
    Written 2 May 2023
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    Jason
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020 • Couples
    The professionalism of the entire crew is absolutely first class, from the warm welcome to the flight and breakfast is a must do.

    Special thanks to Wayne Deano, and CJ who did a great job accommodating everyone in such a manner that bought the experience to life. Thankyou
    Written 24 October 2020
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    Shannon J
    Cawdor, Australia14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022 • Friends
    A must do for Sydneysiders and visitors to the Macarthur region, and our flight especially for those interested in Australian colonial history.
    Floating over Camden Park House on the John Macarthur family estate, with Sydney visible in the background, shows just how far the cattle wandered from the new settlement in Sydney Cove. Through Gadigal land to Dharawal and found in the lush pastures of Benkennie on the banks of the Nepean River.
    Our pilot, CJ, gave us enough informative commentary to know and understand what we were seeing but also time in silence to just be in the moment and to enjoy the solitude and peace of ballooning at 4000m.
    The pick up and pack up was incredibly streamlined. The whole organisation provided its guests with a feeling of safety.
    The post flight breakfast at Camden Valley Inn was amazing. I can highly recommend them, too.
    Overall, a once in a lifetime experience that is highly unlikely to disappoint.
    Cheers Balloon Aloft.
    Written 21 January 2022
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    Hey there reviewer! Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful hot air balloon experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you would highly recommend us to both Sydneysiders and visitors to the Macarthur region. It's great to hear that your flight was especially meaningful for those interested in Australian colonial history and our rich Indigenous heritage, and that floating over Camden Park House on the John Macarthur family estate provided a unique perspective on the cattle wandering from the new settlement in Sydney Cove. We're glad that CJ was able to provide informative commentary and also give you time in silence to appreciate the moment and the peace of ballooning at 4000m. We're glad to hear that you found the pick up and pack up process to be incredibly streamlined, and that the whole organization provided you with a feeling of safety. Thank you for your kind words about the post-flight breakfast at Camden Valley Inn. We're so happy that you enjoyed it and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to our team. We're thrilled to have been able to provide you with a once in a lifetime experience that was highly unlikely to disappoint. Thank you for choosing to fly with us and we hope to see you again soon! Cheers to you too! Georgia
    Written 2 May 2023
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    madstever
    Berrara, Australia145 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great morning hot air ballooning at Camden. Had to arrive prior to 5am to check in and then we drove to take off destination which took about 45 mins as 1st location wasn’t suitable. Even with the delay we we lucky enough to get in the air just before a spectacular sunrise. Flew for about 1 hr and landed gently at the airport. We were lucky as this spot wasn’t muddy and everyone helped to pack up the massive balloon. The other balloon on the day landed elsewhere and they were all muddy when they arrived at breakfast an hour after us! Breakfast was great but didn’t get offered the champagne? Would Highly recommend!
    Written 15 February 2020
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    CharlotteTheGong
    Wollongong, Australia22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2020
    I was a bit nervous about this as this was a present and I don't like heights! However, I wasn't scared at all!
    We had a fantastic experience with the crew from Balloon Aloft. Leaving from Camden Valley Inn, we found our take off spot and watched as the crew inflated the balloon for our trip. Although it was a foggy morning, and therefore a bit touch and go as to whether we could take the flight, the crew searched the area for safe take off spots and kept us informed along the way.
    When in the air, we could see Sydney popping through the clouds, out to the Blue Mountains and even the ships off Wollongong! Amazing.
    At the end of the flight, we got to help pack up the balloon, so a very hands on experience, topped off with a great brekkie at Camden Valley Inn (without champagne unfortunately).
    Thanks to our pilot, Clay and our Dad-joke-telling bus driver Glenn. A great fun crew. I would (and have) highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun morning.
    Written 24 June 2020
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