Overview
Enjoy Melbourne's ultimate urban adventure with Balloon Flights Over Melbourne, Melbourne's most experienced Balloon flight operators.
The thrill of rising gently over a city of four million people, and watching the city slowly coming to life in the early morning light is one of the world's most incredible sights.
Very few cities around the world permit balloon flights, so this experience is almost unique. See Melbourne's beautiful parks and gardens laid out underneath us as we drift gently by at the speed of the wind.
Price & booking
Cancellation and booking policy
Balloon flights are available for bookings 7 days of the week, all year round - weather permitting. Cancellation or changes to a booking must be made at least 3 full business days prior to booked date. If the weather is unsuitable for a flight you may rebook for another day or receive a full refund. No Shows will not be rebooked or refunded.
More info
Tour starting location
Melbourne
Facilities
- Car park
- Courtesy transfer
- Diving equipment
Additional business information
Midweek Balloon Flight Special
Mention this visitvictoria.com listing to receive a 10% discount off the full adult price on a midweek flight over Melbourne. Breakfast at the Observatory Cafe in the Royal Botanic Gardens included.
Tour operator
Enjoy the thrill of hot air ballooning over Melbourne at sunrise with Melbourne's most experienced hot air balloon ride team. Melbourne by hot air balloon provides the ultimate in urban adventure leaving you with a lifetime of memories to share with family and friends.
As one of Melbourne's premier tour operators, Balloon Flights Over Melbourne would love to share with you the stunning panoramic views that this beautiful city has to offer from the air. Take pleasure from the serene spectacle of Melbourne waking gently at sunrise, then quickly transforming into a bustling metropolis of over three million people. Enjoy your own bird's eye view of Melbourne's landmarks such as the MCG, Eureka Tower, West Gate Bridge, Yarra River and our array of stunning parks and gardens. Hot air ballooning over Melbourne provides the perfect platform for sightseeing and photography so the experience will live with you forever.
At the conclusion of each flight, passengers are returned to one of the luxurious private dining rooms at Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Collins St. for a delicious five-star champagne breakfast.
Throughout the flight Chief Pilot and Melbourne local, Chris Shorten "Balloon Man" will share his wealth of knowledge about flying balloons over Melbourne to really enhance your ballooning experience.
When you're looking for things to do in Melbourne, hot air ballooning is top of the list.
Balloon Flights Over Melbourne - your ultimate urban adventure!
Opening hours
Bookings are available 7 days, flights take place weather permitting
Daily
8:00am
-8:30pm
Enquiries
Daily
5:00am
-9:30am
Flights & breakfast
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Tour operator is licensed to conduct tours on public land