Great Ocean Balloon Flight - Geelong/Bellarine at Sunrise
Melbourne
Great Ocean Balloon Flight - Geelong/Bellarine at Sunrise
4 hours
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
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Float over Geelong and the scenic start of the Great Ocean Road in a hot air balloon, with sunrise views of the bay, ocean, and countryside in a full 1-hour flight.
See the sunrise from above with views of the Barrabool Hills, Port Phillip Bay, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the southern coastline.
Meet at Rydges Geelong Hotel for check-in and easy return transfers to and from the balloon launch site.
Enjoy a well-earned buffet breakfast back at the Rydges Geelong Hotel after your flight.
Routes vary with the wind, offering ever-changing views—from coastline to city and beyond.
1-hour sunrise hot air balloon flight
One-way hotel pick-up from the CBD (must be pre-booked)
Round-trip transfers between the meeting point and launch/ landing sites
Buffet breakfast after the flight
Breakfast for non-ticket holders
Transport costs to the meeting point
Cancellation or disruption expenses
Pick-up outside the CBD
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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
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1-hour flight at sunrise: Soar over Geelong and the start of the Great Ocean Road with panoramic early morning views.
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Different flight routes: Flight paths change based on wind, offering views of the coastline, city, or countryside.
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Hotel meeting point: Start and end your experience at the Rydges Geelong Hotel with access to hotel facilities.
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Balloon setup and pack-down: Watch the balloon inflate, and you may also be given the chance to help pack it down after landing.
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Buffet breakfast: Enjoy a full breakfast at the hotel after your flight.
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Professional crew: Fly with licensed pilots and trained ground staff for a safe experience.
Know before you go
What to bring
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Copy of your ticket
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A valid photo ID
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Comfortable clothing and closed shoes
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Hat and camera
What’s not allowed
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High-heeled shoes, open-toed shoes, and bare feet
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Pets
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Weapons or sharp objects
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Smoking and vaping
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Luggage or large bags
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Littering
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Unaccompanied guests below the age 16
Accessibility
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Not recommended for individuals with certain physical disabilities.
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Not suitable for those who are heavily pregnant.
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Participants must be able to climb in and out of the basket with minimal assistance.
Additional information
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Flight duration is approximately 1 hour, and the entire experience, including the commute and breakfast, will be approximately 4 hours.
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The meeting point is the Rydges Geelong Hotel.
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Exact meeting time is confirmed the evening before and is usually 1.5 hours before sunrise.
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