Great Ocean Balloon Flight - Geelong/Bellarine at Sunrise

Enjoy a sunrise balloon flight over Geelong with stunning views, expert crew, easy transfers, and breakfast—all in one seamless, unforgettable experience.

Getting started

Arrive at the Rydges Geelong Hotel 1.5 hours before sunrise. The pilot/crew will confirm the exact time via SMS or WhatsApp the night before. Bring your booking confirmation and photo ID. Enjoy hotel facilities before the transfers to the launch site.

What to expect

This is a 4-hour experience that includes transfers, balloon setup, a 1-hour sunrise flight, and a buffet breakfast. You’ll watch the balloon inflate, take to the skies for breathtaking views—including the Barrabool Hills, Port Phillip Bay, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the ocean. The experience wraps up with a return to the hotel for breakfast.

Features

• 1-hour flight at sunrise: Soar over Geelong and the start of the Great Ocean Road with panoramic early morning views.

• Different flight routes: Flight paths change based on wind, offering views of the coastline, city, or countryside.

• Hotel meeting point: Start and end your experience at the Rydges Geelong Hotel with access to hotel facilities.

• Balloon setup and pack-down: Watch the balloon inflate, and you may also be given the chance to help pack it down after landing.

• Buffet breakfast: Enjoy a full breakfast at the hotel after your flight.

• Professional crew: Fly with licensed pilots and trained ground staff for a safe experience.

Great Ocean Balloon Flight Geelong Bellarine at Sunrise

Venture on a captivating one-hour sunrise odyssey above Geelong and the Great Ocean Road's scenic beginning, where Port Phillip Bay, Bellarine Peninsula, and coastal landscapes unite in aerial splendor, crafted for explorers of natural richness, devotees of panoramic brilliance, and seekers of adventure allure. With gentle hot air balloon flight, ever-changing wind-directed routes, post-flight buffet breakfast at Rydges Geelong Hotel, and comfortable transfers to launch sites, this experience weaves dawn tranquility and breathtaking perspectives, offering serene moments and spectacular vistas to forge an enduring bond with Victoria's coastal majesty.

Immersing in Sunrise Balloon Flight Above Geelong

Begin your adventure in pre-dawn darkness, gathering at Rydges Geelong Hotel for check-in before transferring to your launch site. As the balloon inflates against twilight skies, anticipation builds among fellow travelers. Ascend gently as sunrise illuminates the horizon, transforming clouds into brilliant amber and rose hues. Your pilot navigates morning breezes while sharing insights about ballooning traditions and regional geography, enchanting explorers of natural richness with the peaceful rhythm of flame bursts and basket sway. The morning light reveals Geelong's urban tapestry below, where awakening neighborhoods and waterfront districts create intimate perspectives impossible from ground level, captivating seekers of adventure allure with aviation's timeless magic.

Discovering Port Phillip Bay and Bellarine Peninsula Coastal Beauty

Drift across Port Phillip Bay's shimmering expanse, where morning sun creates diamond patterns across gentle waters. The Bellarine Peninsula's coastline unfolds beneath your basket—golden beaches, rocky headlands, and charming coastal towns creating picturesque mosaics. Your pilot points out landmarks including historic lighthouses and conservation areas, captivating devotees of panoramic brilliance with geographical insights and local history. The southern coastline stretches toward the Great Ocean Road's legendary beginning, where ocean meets bay in dramatic coastal convergence. These aerial perspectives enchant explorers of natural richness with Victoria's diverse maritime landscapes, offering photographic opportunities that capture the region's natural poetry and coastal grandeur.

Exploring Barrabool Hills and Countryside Panoramas

Navigate over the rolling Barrabool Hills, where patchwork farmlands, vineyards, and native bushland create vibrant rural tapestries. Morning mist clings to valley floors while hilltops glow in golden light, creating ethereal landscapes that captivate seekers of adventure allure with their pastoral beauty. Your pilot adjusts altitude to maximize scenic appreciation, sometimes skimming treetops, other times ascending for expansive panoramas encompassing countryside, coast, and city simultaneously. Wind direction determines your unique route—no two flights follow identical paths—ensuring every journey offers fresh discoveries and unexpected vistas, enchanting devotees of panoramic brilliance with nature's spontaneous choreography and ever-changing perspectives.

Experiencing Ever-Changing Routes and Landing Adventures

Embrace the unpredictability that makes ballooning extraordinary—wind patterns guide your path, creating spontaneous journeys across varied terrain. Some flights favor coastal routes with extended bay views, others venture deeper into countryside revealing hidden valleys and rural homesteads. Your experienced pilot reads atmospheric conditions expertly, ensuring safe navigation while maximizing scenic opportunities. The landing sequence adds thrilling conclusion—gentle descent into predetermined fields where ground crews await. These final moments captivate explorers of natural richness with ballooning's adventurous spirit, as you participate in traditions including basket pack-up and celebratory rituals marking successful flights and aerial accomplishments.

Savoring Post-Flight Buffet Breakfast at Rydges Geelong Hotel

Return to Rydges Geelong Hotel where a well-earned buffet breakfast awaits, featuring fresh pastries, seasonal fruits, hot dishes, and beverages. Share flight stories with fellow adventurers while reliving aerial highlights and photographic captures. The breakfast provides perfect conclusion to your morning odyssey, enchanting seekers of adventure allure with warm hospitality and satisfying cuisine. Receive your flight certificate commemorating the experience, a tangible memory of dawn adventures above Geelong. This relaxed conclusion allows reflection on spectacular vistas witnessed, connections forged, and the unique perspective gained from floating peacefully above Victoria's stunning coastal landscapes at sunrise.

Celebrating Geelong Natural Beauty and Aviation Magic

This sunrise balloon flight weaves dawn tranquility, Port Phillip Bay coastal beauty, Barrabool Hills countryside panoramas, and ever-changing aerial routes into a luminous tapestry. Explorers of natural richness will cherish the diverse landscapes and wildlife perspectives, devotees of panoramic brilliance will marvel at sunrise vistas and 360-degree views, and seekers of adventure allure will savor the hot air balloon experience and unpredictable routes, forging an enduring connection with Victoria's coastal majesty and ballooning traditions.

Tour Highlights

• Immerse in sunrise balloon flight above Geelong and Great Ocean Road
• Discover Port Phillip Bay and Bellarine Peninsula coastal beauty
• Explore Barrabool Hills and countryside panoramas from above
• Experience ever-changing wind-directed routes and landing adventures
• Savor post-flight buffet breakfast at Rydges Geelong Hotel
• Enjoy comfortable transfers and expert pilot commentary
• Uncover natural richness, panoramic brilliance, and adventure allure

Crafted for explorers of natural richness, devotees of panoramic brilliance, and seekers of adventure allure, this sunrise balloon flight delivers a dynamic odyssey above Geelong's stunning landscapes. Join this enchanting journey to uncover aerial treasures and coastal marvels, crafting memories that shine like Victoria's radiant dawn skies.