Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Melbourne
Highlights
- Breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Enjoy views of Melbourne CBD or the city from the surrounding suburbs (depending on wind direction)
- Informative commentary throughout the journey
Witness the spectacular colours of sunrise bathe the Melbourne landscape from a hot air balloon. Depending on the wind at dawn, your ballooning adventure may take you over the CBD, inner suburbs and gardens, with Port Phillip Bay creating the perfect backdrop as you discover the city from the air!
What's Included?
- Hot air balloon flight over melbourne
Set your alarm clock early for a magical hot air balloon flight over Melbourne at sunrise. You will be picked up from your hotel or designated meeting location before first light and be transported to the launch site, where you can assist with the inflation of the balloon or simply stand back and take pictures. After a short safety briefing it's time for lift off! Drift gently over the city of Melbourne following the Yarra River as it winds through parks and gardens, and soak in stunning panoramas of the city skyline and local attractions. Upon landing, you're invited to help pack the balloon away before being heading back to the meeting point.
Session Length
The hot air balloon flight is one hour in duration.
Guidelines
- Minimum age is seven years old
- Children under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Minimum fitness level required. Passengers need to be able to climb into the basket and stand for the hour's flight
- You need to inform the provider if you have a medical condition that may preclude you from flying e.g. a back problem
- This experience is not suitable for women who are more than 12 weeks pregant
- Passengers are advised to make their own insurance provisions in case of unforeseen circumstances
- Once confirmed, you will receive a flight confirmation email from the provider - if you don't receive this to your email, it is your responsibility to follow up prior to your flight date
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.
- This experience is non-refundable – if the flight is cancelled due to weather, you can reschedule your flight within 12 months.
- Once booked, please ensure you read the experience providers terms and conditions, located on your flight confirmation.
- Should your flight be cancelled due to weather, your winery tour/accommodation booking will proceed as scheduled on the day it was confirmed. In this case, you can re-book the flight portion of your experience package.
Numbers on the Day
The price quoted is for one person. There will be a minimum of four and a maximum of ten people in the basket during your flight.
Spectators
Interstate customers who's flight is cancelled due to weather may be eligible for an exchange for another RedBalloon experience. Please note a $25 cancellation fee will apply. All cancellation are at the discretion of the supplier.Weather
In the case of windy, wet miserable weather the flight is cancelled at the pilot's discretion. Flights are usually confirmed the night before.
Dress Code
Wear casual and comfortable clothing e.g. jeans and sneakers. Shoes must be flat - no high heels or open toed shoes permitted. Waterproof is preferable.
Other Info
Bring a hat and your camera as there are some fantastic photo opportunities. The champagne breakfast is not included in the price.
This experience takes place in Melbourne, VIC.