Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

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About this activity

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before with Global Ballooning Australia, Australia's #1 hot air balloon operator for over 30 years.

Gently rise with the sun on a premium balloon flight, floating above rolling hills, verdant farmland, winding rivers, and picturesque historic towns dating back to the 1830s. Float over some of the Yarra Valley’s world-renowned vineyards and wineries. You will be guided by award-winning, internationally experienced pilots, who are locals within the Yarra Valley. This breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime adventure showcases the Yarra Valley from an unforgettable perspective.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Global Ballooning Australia

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Complimentary Luxe Balloon Magnet
Included: Complimentary in-flight photos
Included: Approximate one-hour sunrise hot air balloon flight
Included: Digital flight certificate
Included: Complete flight, ground insurance & launch/landing government fees

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Begin your day at Balgownie Estate, with the option of a convenient CBD pickup included in your package. Travel in comfort on the Global Ballooning bus to your scenic launch site and participate in the balloon setup. Experience approximately 1 hour of flight over the picturesque Yarra Valley, taking in sweeping views of vineyards and rolling hills. Once you land, assist with the balloon pack-down, then return to Balgownie Estate. Indulge in a buffet breakfast (if included) while your flight photos are shared via the Global Ballooning app, ready to download. Take home a luxe balloon magnet as a lasting memento of your unforgettable adventure.

Stop 1
Yarra Valley
Healesville
Healesville Sanctuary
Four Pillars Distillery
Alowyn Gardens
Coombe Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Dominique Portet Winery
Yarra Glen
Yering Station
Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
Napoleone Cider Co.
De Bortoli Winery
Mt Sugarloaf
Punt Road Wines
Zonzo Estate
Yarra Valley Racing
Domaine Chandon
Yering Meadows Golf Club

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at Balgownie Estate for those not selecting transfers.

If you choose the product: Yarra Valley Flight, Breakfast and CBD TRANSFER OR Yarra Valley Flight and Transfer (no breakfast) - we can pick you up from 12 selectable CBD hotels. Please confirm the hotel with Global Ballooning.

End point

Meet at Balgownie Estate for those not selecting transfers.

If you choose the product: Yarra Valley Flight, Breakfast and CBD TRANSFER OR Yarra Valley Flight and Transfer (no breakfast) - we can pick you up from 12 selectable CBD hotels. Please confirm the hotel with Global Ballooning.

Pickup points

voco Melbourne Central by IHG
Oakwood Premier Melbourne
Pan Pacific Melbourne
Pullman East Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands
DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne - Flinders Street
Crown Towers Melbourne
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Park Hyatt Melbourne
ibis Melbourne - Hotel & Apartments

You have to book Yarra Valley Breakfast and Transfer Package OR Yarra Valley Flight and Transfer Package to add these pick up options- from the 12 selectable CBD hotels. The pickup time will be confirmed via the Global Ballooning mobile app by 6pm the night before. It may be 1-2hrs before sunrise.

After the flight and breakfast, we will drop you back to Federation Square in the CBD. If you have booked the Flight and Transfer (no breakfast), you will be dropped directly after your flight. You will be back by mid-morning, except for winter (June-August) when you're back by late morning.

Using your ticket

You MUST download the 'Global Ballooning Safe Travels' mobile app as per the notification messaged through the Viator system, sent to you upon confirmation of booking. You can enter your booking I.D and surname into this app to access your flight status & to contact the team out of hours.

The Global Ballooning team will ask you for your email as the Viator system does not send this to the experience operator. If you don't receive this request, please contact Global Ballooning Australia immediately on +61 3 9428 5703 or via email on [email protected]

If you have not advised a local or international mobile contact number at the time of booking, you MUST call Global Ballooning Australia on +61 3 9428 5703 at least 7 days prior to your flight.

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 6 + years
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a refund
Dietary requirements are catered to at breakfast - please advise at time of booking
Any changes made between 7 days and 48 hrs of the flight will incur a direct charge of $50 per person, due to the limited availability and capacity.

Options

Flight Only

Approx. 1hr scenic hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley, departing from Balgownie Estate, Yarra Valley.
Flight and Transfer (NO Bfst)

Pickup included
Flight with Breakfast

One-hour (approximate) scenic hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley departing from Balgownie Estate, Yarra Valley. Includes a gourmet buffet sparkling breakfast
Flight, Transfers & Breakfast

Approx. 1hr hot air balloon flight over Yarra Valley. Includes CBD transfers from 1 x CBD meeting point & breakfast.