Hot air balloon with passengers over Yarra Valley at sunrise, Australia.
Hot air balloons floating over Yarra Valley at sunrise.
Hot air balloon over Yarra Valley vineyards at sunrise, with mountains in the background.
Hot air balloons floating over Yarra Valley at sunrise, showcasing expansive vineyards and rolling hills.
Hot air balloon ride over Yarra Valley at sunrise with passengers enjoying the view.
Hot air balloons floating over Yarra Valley at sunrise, with misty fields and distant hills.
Hot air balloons floating over Yarra Valley at sunrise with passengers enjoying the view.

Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley with Optional Breakfast

Melbourne
Hot Air Balloon
Google Verified Seller

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Transfers included
Transfers included
Meals included
Meals included

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Experience a serene Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley from Melbourne, Australia, offering an aerial sightseeing adventure as you float above vineyards and the Yarra River at dawn. This one-hour journey includes capturing photos of your flight and receiving a certificate to commemorate the experience. Enjoy carbon-neutral operations that provide quiet views of the awakening valley in complete tranquility.

Enjoy a one-hour sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley, taking in vineyards, the Yarra River, and rolling countryside below.

Fly with confidence on a fully insured experience, with all launch and landing government fees included.

Take part in the balloon’s inflation and deflation process for a hands-on insight into how the flight works.

Receive complimentary in-flight photography and a personalised flight certificate to mark the experience.

Travel sustainably with a certified carbon-neutral flight operation.

Choose optional Melbourne CBD transfers and a post-flight buffet breakfast with sparkling wine to complete the morning.

1-hour balloon flight over the Yarra Valley

Free parking at Balgownie Estate

Complete flight and ground insurance

Launch and landing government fees

A carbon-neutral flight

Interactive exposure to inflation and deflation processes

A flight certificate

Complimentary In-flight photography

Buffet breakfast (optional)

Melbourne CBD transfers (optional)

Hot air balloon with passengers over Yarra Valley at sunrise, Australia.

Hot air balloon with passengers over Yarra Valley at sunrise, Australia.

Sunrise flight over Yarra Valley with photos, a certificate, and carbon-neutral operations in about one hour.

Getting started

Check your final voucher and the operator’s app the evening prior for your meeting time and exact meeting point. On arrival, you’ll meet the crew, complete checks, and receive a safety briefing before heading to the launch site.

What to expect

Float over one of Australia’s premier wine regions as the valley wakes, revealing vineyards, the Yarra River, and surrounding ranges. A gentle dawn ascent offers quiet views and a unique perspective on the landscape

Features

  • Sunrise views: Watch vineyards, winding river bends, and misty ridgelines come into view as the sun rises over the valley.

  • Behind-the-scenes experience: Help the crew during inflation and deflation to see how the balloon is prepared and packed away.

  • Take-home memories: Enjoy complimentary in-flight photos and a flight certificate to mark the occasion.

  • Fly with confidence: Full flight and ground insurance and a certified carbon-neutral operation provide added peace of mind.

Hot air balloons floating over Yarra Valley at sunrise.

Hot air balloons floating over Yarra Valley at sunrise.

Hot air balloon over Yarra Valley vineyards at sunrise, with mountains in the background.

Hot air balloon over Yarra Valley vineyards at sunrise, with mountains in the background.

Hot air balloons floating over Yarra Valley at sunrise, showcasing expansive vineyards and rolling hills.

Hot air balloons floating over Yarra Valley at sunrise, showcasing expansive vineyards and rolling hills.

What to bring

  • Wear warm, comfortable clothing suitable for hiking and sturdy closed-toe shoes.

  • Bring a hat, water bottle, towel, and sunglasses.

  • Have your booking ID ready in the operator’s app for flight status and meeting time updates.

What’s not allowed

  • No smoking on balloons.

  • No flammable items or dangerous goods on board.

Additional information

  • Minimum age: 6 years; children 6–12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • If you have a pre-existing medical condition (including pregnancy), consult your medical practitioner before flying.

  • Flight lasts about 1 hour; allow extra time for pre- and post-flight activities.

  • Flights are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.

  • Meeting point and exact reporting time will be shared via the operator’s app around 6pm the night before.

  • Tickets are valid only for the date and time selected at checkout.

  • Personal belongings are carried at your own risk.

  • If transfers are selected, drop-off is at Pullman Melbourne On The Park in East Melbourne.

Hot air balloon ride over Yarra Valley at sunrise with passengers enjoying the view.

Hot air balloon ride over Yarra Valley at sunrise with passengers enjoying the view.

Hot air balloons floating over Yarra Valley at sunrise, with misty fields and distant hills.

Hot air balloons floating over Yarra Valley at sunrise, with misty fields and distant hills.

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FAQs

All government fees related to launch and landing are already covered by your ticket price.
The minimum age is six years old; children aged between six and twelve must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Key features include sunrise views over vineyards, winding river bends, misty landscapes, complimentary in-flight photography, a personalized flight certificate, and participation in inflation and deflation processes. The operation is also certified carbon-neutral.
Ensure you check your final voucher and the operator’s app on the evening prior for meeting time and location details. Have your booking ID available in the app to receive flight status updates and exact meeting times.
Free parking is available at Balgownie Estate.
The sunrise hot air balloon flight over Yarra Valley lasts about one hour.
Do not bring any smoking materials, flammable items, or dangerous goods onto the balloon.
Wear warm, comfortable clothing suitable for hiking and sturdy closed-toe shoes. It's also recommended to bring a hat, water bottle, towel, and sunglasses.
Yes, complete flight and ground insurance are included as part of the package.
The specific launch site is determined after completing checks with the crew at a designated meeting point upon arrival, which will be confirmed through your voucher or operator’s app.

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