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Hot Air Balloon Over Melbourne with Breakfast - 4 Hours

For 1 person
4 hours
Flying Experiences
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PIB004

Highlights

  • Experience the awe inspiring beauty of Melbourne during a sunrise balloon ride
  • Fly over some of Melbourne's most memorable landmarks
  • Champagne breakfast after your Melbourne hot air balloon ride

A hot air balloon journey like no other in the Melbourne skies where you'll drift over the city before a champagne breakfast at Sofitel on Collins.

What's included?

  • Hot air ballooning experience over Melbourne
  • Complimentary digital flight certificate
  • Free in flight photos and video to capture your adventure
  • Five star champagne breakfast after your flight at the Sofitel on Collins

Lift off on a hot air balloon ride over Melbourne. Gaze down upon the historic Flinders Street Station, where the heart of Melbourne comes to life and the Albert Park Formula 1 Track, a racetrack renowned worldwide and marvel at the contemporary beauty of Federation Square. As you soar over Melbourne's Central Business District, the sprawling skyline, meandering Yarra River, and bustling city streets become a living tapestry beneath you.

Capture breathtaking photos and create memories that will last a lifetime. This hot air balloon experience is an unforgettable blend of tranquility and exhilaration, where you'll be treated to the city's most famous sights while basking in the serenity of flight. Complete the morning with a five star breakfast at the No. 35 restaurant, level 35 of the Sofitel on Collins in the city.

Important information

Please allow approximately four hours for this experience including a one hour flight.

This experience is not suitable for pregnant individuals and is only available for children aged six and older.

  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum fitness level required passengers must be able to climb into the basket and stand for roughly one hour
  • Please inform the provider of any existing medical conditions before the flight e.g. back problems
  • Once confirmed, you will receive flight details and confirmation from the provider, it is your responsibility to follow this up if it is not received
  • Meeting times will be confirmed the night before by the pilot
  • Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
  • All tickets include a non refundable administration fee of at least $25 per person, subject to change
  • A $50 cancellation fee applies per ticket

Hot air ballooning is a weather dependant activity, the pilot will confirm the weather beforehand.

Please wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, outdoor clothing (avoid white), and solid shoes, as the ground may be dewy in the morning.

This experience departs from 'Sofi's Lounge', Sofitel Melbourne, 25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Reviews

4.8
18 reviews
5 stars 17
4 stars 0
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 1

Cancelled

Gail 21 March 2026

It was cancelled the night before due to the weather - not able to change dates with motel so lost that money and had to rebook elsewhere

Customer Experience

Hi Gail, We’re sorry to hear this and understand how disappointing last‑minute weather cancellations can be, especially when travel arrangements are already in place. These decisions are made for safety reasons. We hope you can reschedule for a new date soon and the sun is shining!

23 March 2026

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Daniel 13 January 2026

An absolutely phenomenal experience! Due to bad weather, we had to reschedule a few times and the way this company handled it was truly impressive. They were proactive, communicative, and incredibly accommodating, turning what could have been a disappointment into a seamless process. When we finally flew, everything was perfect - the ride was smooth, peaceful, and unforgettable. Such a breathtaking experience soaring over the city of Melbourne! From the early morning start to the smooth landing, everything was perfectly organized and run with professionalism. Watching the sun rise over the skyline and iconic landmarks like the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, St Patrick’s Cathedral and Carlton Gardens with the museum was simply magical. The pilot, John and ground crew Ando were friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel safe and relaxed. Floating silently over Melbourne as the city woke up beneath us was a truly surreal and unforgettable moment. To top it off, the photos and video they provided afterward were amazing and beautifully captured the entire experience. The quality was fantastic and allowed us to relive the experience all over again. This is a must-do experience for locals and visitors alike - an incredible way to see Melbourne from a whole new perspective. Highly recommended!

Customer Experience

Hi Daniel, so pleased to see you enjoyed your experience, we appreciate the time you have taken to share your feedback!

21 January 2026

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Will 1 September 2025

Victor and Peter took us up in the sky for an unforgettable experience I’ll never forget seeing the whole of Melbourne with the best view in town a truly amazing experience

Customer Experience

Hi Will, thanks so much for your valuable feedback. We are so happy to see you enjoyed your experience.

1 September 2025

Recommended

Perfect flight & sunrise over Melbourne

Mitchell 10 May 2025

The crew were highly professional and efficient at all stages of the flight. We were blessed with perfect clear skies which gave us a stunning blue and pink sunrise. The landing was seamless and then the breakfast at The Sofitel Hotel was delicious. We have recently moved to Melbourne and this was a great way to see the city. 5/5 make sure you book in!!

Customer Experience

Hi Mitchell, your feedback is important to us, and we’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience!

11 May 2025

Recommended

Best. Thing. Ever.

Mana 23 April 2025

We loved every minute of this experience. Our pilot Dom was fantastic and made us all feel very safe. The breakfast was incredible too! I'd happily do this again and couldn't recommend highly enough to everyone!

Customer Experience

Hi Mana, it is always great to hear about the wonderful experiences our customers have, thank you for sharing!

23 April 2025

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Brian 22 April 2025

Great views of the City and Yarra Bend. Very peaceful. Landing was interesting in Albert Park, but added to the experience.

Customer Experience

Hi Brian, it's great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

22 April 2025

Recommended

Up up and away

Janice 5 March 2025

Absolutely recommend flying with Picture This Ballooning. Dom and Hando are very professional and ensure an amazing experience. Great communication before the flight. Thanks team. Cannot recommend this highly enough. Book now.

Customer Experience

Hi Janice, it is always great to hear about the wonderful experiences our customers have, thank you for sharing you review and photo with us!

9 March 2025

Recommended

An amazing morning above morning

Jamie 5 March 2025

What an incredible experience. The staff at Picture This were absolutely unreal. We got the legends Viktor and Hendo. We got an interesting look at the process involved in picking a take off spot. We got a very last minute wind change which meant relocating to the opposite side of the city. Before takeoff I was able to help with the inflation of the balloon which was great fun. We took off from Royal Park and were able to enjoy the beautiful sunrise. We stayed mostly above the inner north before heading over Richmond to South Yarra. More than the pretty views, I enjoyed listening to the coordination between all the pilots. Viktor gave us an interesting insight into how tactical yet lucky you need to be with the weather to get to your landing spot, with us just missing Fawkner Park by 100 meters. After landing we all pitched in to pack up the balloon, this was also great fun. Let me know if you need any weekend workers 💪🏼 The post flight breakfast was yummy, but the best part was learning about flying from Hendo, Viktor and the other pilot Dom. I’d recommend this experience to absolutely everyone. They are great people Jamie

Customer Experience

Hi Jamie, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience!

9 March 2025

Recommended

Awesome Experience

Diana 26 February 2025

We had an awesome experience with Dom and his crew ballooning over Melbourne. The communication prior and throughout was excellent.The landing was terrific and the breakfast after was lovely. Highly recommend!

Customer Experience

Hi Diana, it's great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

2 March 2025

Recommended

Fantastic experience!

Maria 26 January 2025

My 14-year-old son and I had the incredible opportunity to experience our very first hot air balloon flight today, and it’s safe to say it’s an adventure we’ll treasure forever. Everything about the experience was exceptional - from the expertise and professionalism of the team to the hands-on opportunities to help set up and pack away the balloon. The flight itself, soaring above Melbourne’s breathtaking landscape, was nothing short of magical. To top it all off, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast at a luxurious 5-star hotel, making the day feel even more special. I can’t recommend this experience highly enough to anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure!

Customer Experience

Hi Maria, we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience. We appreciate you taking the time to leave such positive feedback!

28 January 2025

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