Hot air balloon over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.
Hot air balloon over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.
Guests pointing at landscape from hot air balloon basket.
Hot air balloon over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.
Hot air balloon floating over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.
Hot air balloons illuminated at dawn, preparing for takeoff in a field.
Hot air balloon with passengers over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.

Sunrise Balloon Flight Over Melbourne

Melbourne
Hot Air Balloon
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Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included
Transfers included
Meals included
Meals included
Hotel pickup

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Experience Melbourne's beautiful beauty from above with the Sunrise Balloon Flight Over Melbourne, offering you unmatched views as you drift over the city at sunrise. Your journey begins at The Hotel Windsor for a smooth transfer to your launch site, where expert guidance ensures an exceptional experience. Prepare to witness Melbourne in its most magical light and enjoy this unique aerial sightseeing adventure through hot air ballooning.

Fly above Melbourne at sunrise, taking in stunning aerial views of the city and beyond during a 1-hour hot air balloon flight.

Drift over landmarks like the MCG, Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens, and, if conditions allow, directly above the CBD.

Be part of the full ballooning experience—from watching the inflation to helping pack down after landing.

Includes transfers to and from the meeting point at The Hotel Windsor; the full experience lasts around 4 hours.

Upgrade your morning with a 5-star champagne buffet breakfast at The Hotel Windsor post your flight.

1-hour sunrise hot air balloon flight

One-way hotel pick-up from the CBD (must be pre-booked)

Round-trip transfers between the launch and landing sites and the meeting point

5-star champagne breakfast at The Hotel Windsor (based on option selected)

Breakfast for non-ticket holders

Transport costs to the meeting point

Cancellation or disruption expenses

Pick-up outside the CBD

Hotel pickup (passengers must meet at The Hotel Windsor)

Hot air balloon over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.

Hot air balloon over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.

Catch Melbourne at its most magical—drifting above the city at sunrise with unmatched views and expert guidance.

Getting started

Meet at The Hotel Windsor, the designated pickup point for all passengers. Be ready at the scheduled time for your transfer to the launch site. Bring a valid photo ID and your booking confirmation—either printed or digital—for check-in. There’s no formal security screening, but staff may verify details before boarding.

What to expect

Take off just before sunrise and experience Melbourne from a breathtaking aerial perspective. This is one of the few places in the world where hot air balloons fly directly over a major city—making it a truly unique and memorable way to start your day. While the flight itself lasts around one hour, the full experience—including transfers, balloon setup, and packing—takes approximately four hours.

Features

  • 1-hour flight at sunrise: Float above Melbourne with sweeping views of the city, landmarks, parklands, and Port Phillip Bay.

  • Hotel meeting point: Begin and end your journey at The Hotel Windsor with return transfers included.

  • Balloon setup and pack-down: Watch the balloon inflate and even help with packing it down after landing.

  • Buffet breakfast: Upgrade to a 5-star buffet breakfast at The Hotel Windsor after your flight.

  • Professional crew: Licensed pilots and trained ground staff ensure a smooth, safe, and memorable flight.

Hot air balloon over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.

Hot air balloon over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.

Guests pointing at landscape from hot air balloon basket.

Guests pointing at landscape from hot air balloon basket.

Hot air balloon over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.

Hot air balloon over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.

What to bring

  • Copy of your ticket

  • A valid photo ID

  • Comfortable clothes

  • Closed-toe shoes

  • Sunglasses

What’s not allowed

  • High-heeled shoes, open-toed shoes, and bare feet

  • Pets

  • Weapons or sharp objects

  • Smoking and vaping

  • Luggage or large bags

  • Littering

  • Unaccompanied guests below the age 16

Accessibility

  • Not recommended for individuals with certain physical disabilities.

  • Not suitable for those who are heavily pregnant.

  • Participants must be able to climb in and out of the basket with minimal assistance.

Additional information

  • Children aged 6–12 qualify for child rates; 13+ are charged as adults.

  • You must be able to climb into the basket and stand for the full 1-hour flight.

  • City flyovers are not guaranteed—they depend on wind direction.

  • Flights may be canceled due to weather; confirmation is usually given the night before.

  • Each balloon carries between 4 and 10 passengers.

Hot air balloon floating over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.

Hot air balloon floating over Melbourne skyline at sunrise.

Hot air balloons illuminated at dawn, preparing for takeoff in a field.

Hot air balloons illuminated at dawn, preparing for takeoff in a field.

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FAQs

You have the option of a 5-star champagne buffet breakfast at The Hotel Windsor following your hot air balloon ride, depending on what you select during booking.
Meet at The Hotel Windsor, which is your designated pickup point.
Bring a copy of your ticket and a valid photo ID. You can have either printed or digital versions for the booking confirmation.
The activity is not recommended for individuals with specific physical disabilities due to its nature.
There is no formal security screening, but staff may verify details such as your identity and booking information prior to boarding.
Pets are not permitted during the hot air balloon flight.
Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Sunglasses are also recommended for the flight experience.
You'll drift above iconic sites such as the MCG, Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens, and potentially directly above the CBD if conditions allow.
High-heeled shoes, open-toed shoes, bare feet, weapons or sharp objects, smoking and vaping devices, large bags, littering, and unaccompanied guests below the age of 16 are prohibited.
The flight lasts for one hour, starting just before sunrise to offer stunning aerial views over Melbourne.

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