Australian Hot Air Balloon - Flights, Rides, Adventures, Trips, Flights, Packages, Operators and Locations

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4wd Listed Below are the best Australian Hot Air Balloon - Flights, Rides, Adventures, Trips, Flights, Packages, Operators and Locations. Enjoy the magical thrill and breathtaking views from a hot air balloon at locations throughout Australia. Take off at dawn and rise gently thousands of feet above the earth. See the countryside drift by like a patchwork quilt and land gently after an enjoyable flight. Australia has many experienced and professional ballooning operators. The hot air balloon rides are available in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. Listed below are the best Australian Hot Air Balloon - Flights, Rides, Adventures, Trips, Flights, Packages, Operators and Locations throughout Australia, listed by name and location.




ACT>Australian Capital Territory>Canberra

Dawn Drifters

Dawn Drifters have over 27 years experience in hot air ballooning and a 100% safety record. We meet just before dawn at Rydges Capital Hill Hotel in Forrest. While you enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, the pilot checks the wind direction and chooses an appropriate launch site. After a preflight briefing, we will drive you to the launch site. The flight lasts about an hour and offers spectacular views of Canberra. On landing we return to the Rydges Hotel.

NSW>Central West>Canowindra

Balloon Joy Flights

Join us for an early morning Balloon Flight over the picturesque Belubula Valley and experience the magic and tranquility of an airborne adventure. We meet at dawn when the winds are calm and stable. Your mornings activities last about 3 hours and finish with a beautiful champagne breakfast and flight certificate at our winery. Graham and Jan Kerr have been hot air ballooning in Canowindra for over 20 years.

NSW>Central West>Orange

Aussie Balloontrek

An early wake up call will start your day with Alan and Chris Mulligan, who offer an experience which lasts the morning with memories that will last a lifetime. They will drift you with the breezes and usher you along the corridors of farming country between the mountains of one of the most magnificent valleys in Australia in a hot air balloon. The pilot and crew will make sure that you fully enjoy your experience.

NSW>Hunter Valley>Cessnock

Balloon Safaris

We offer the best value champagne hot air ballooning experiences. Balloon Safaris fly daily all year over the beautiful vines of the Hunter Valley. We offer in-flight photography and a complimentary Balloonist`s Breakfast after the flight on the terrace at Cessnock Airport. Passengers receive a full colour personalised flight certificate, fridge magnet and a gift pack with discounts and offers to local attractions. Spoil yourself and book a balloon flight today.

NSW>Hunter Valley>Cessnock

Hunter Valley Ballooning

Hunter Valley Hot Air Ballooning has been established since 1992 and is a family run business. Our office is based in Cessnock, Hunter Valley and we meet our passengers at Cessnock Airport, just near the Hunter Valley Wine Country Visitor`s Information Centre, in the heart of the Pokolbin and Lovedale vineyards and 10 minutes from Cessnock. Flights take place at dawn and last approximately one hour however you need to allow 3-4 hours for the whole experience.

NSW>Northern Rivers>Tyagarah

Byron Bay Ballooning

We invite you to join us on our daily sunrise flights over Australia`s Ballooning Paradise - the Byron Bay Hinterland. We are a family owned local company, committed to this magnificent piece of paradise we call home, and look forward to sharing it with you on one of our flights. Our team of highly qualified professional pilots and enthusiastic and friendly crew, they will ensure that this experience of a lifetime will be a wonderful one from beginning to end.

QLD>Brisbane>Brisbane

Fly Me To The Moon

Fly Me to the Moon offer hot air balloon flights over Brisbane City. Take off is just after daybreak when the air is mild and still. The balloon usually travels 10 to 15 kilometres during the flight. A Four Wheel Drive vehicle which is in contact with the balloon, follows to your landing site. They meet their passengers at Toowong Park in Sylvan Road, Toowong. Complimentary pick-ups can be arranged from city accommodation.

QLD>Brisbane>Ipswich

Floating Images

Come fly with Floating Images, South East Queensland`s only balloon operator offering unique flights that combine a city and country balloon flight, only 30 mins from the centre of Brisbane. Relive the same sensations that the first French balloonists experienced in 1783, in today`s modern balloons. Imagine floating majestically and effortlessly over the scenic countryside of South East Queensland, admiring the breathtaking views that unfold before your eyes.

QLD>Gold Coast>Surfers Paradise

Balloon Down Under

Come and join the award winning team at Balloon Down Under for the romance and adventure of a once in a lifetime 1 hour hot air balloon flight over the beautiful Gold Coast. Fly with the longest operating ballooning company in Queensland, with a reputation for professionalism, safety and excellence. Clear air and stunning views from Brisbane to Byron Bay make the Gold Coast one of the best balloon flight areas anywhere in the world. Tel: +61 (07) 5593 8400

QLD>Tropical North>Cairns

Champagne Balloon Flights

Champagne Balloon Flights Operate Hot Air Balloon rides daily from Cairns, Palm Cove and Trinity Beach in Queensland Australia. Offering the best value Hot Air Balloon tours to be found, together with friendliness, high safety standards ensure your memories are ones to treasure. We Fly at Mareeba, in the Atherton Tablelands, just after dawn and 2 hours before sunset - meet us there, or we pick-up at Cairns, Port Douglas and the Cairns Beaches Daily.

SA>Fleurieu Peninsula>Strathalbyn

Adelaide Ballooning

Our flights are always at dawn when the air is cool and calm. We aim to take-off just as the sun rises. We meet our passengers at the Strathalbyn Visitor Information Centre, the old railway station, located on South Terrace. We greet you and transport you in our vehicles to one of our launch sites, the choice of which depends on the wind direction on the day. At the launch site we inflate the balloon and once everyone is aboard your adventure begins.

VIC>Alice Springs and MacDonnell Ranges>Alice Springs

Outback Ballooning

Your ballooning adventure begins in the cool pre dawn darkness as you are picked up from your accommodation. During the 15-minute drive to our desert launch site you will get to know the crew as they make final weather checks and explain the routine for the morning. At the selected launch site the balloon is inflated and you will soon be floating over the vast remoteness of the Australian Outback. After the flight there`s refreshments and souvenirs available.

VIC>Melbourne>Richmond

Balloon Flights Over Melbourne

Chief Pilot Chris Shorten, `the balloonman`, has vastly more experience operating passenger hot air balloon rides over Melbourne than any other pilot. When you fly with Balloon Flights Over Melbourne you fly with Chris, and you can rely on our experience and professionalism to ensure you receive the best Melbourne has to offer. Not only does it ensure we choose to fly only when the weather conditions are best, we are also sure to select the best launch site each day.

VIC>Melbourne>Richmond

Global Ballooning

A sunrise hot air balloon flight over Melbourne, or the Yarra Valley is a truly remarkable experience. There certainly is no better way to take in Australia`s second largest city than a relaxing balloon flight. In the early morning light our balloons drift by the array of parks and gardens that make Melbourne the world`s most liveable city. Take a one hour flight over the beautiful Yarra Valley, after a with a buffet champagne breakfast at Rochford Wines.

VIC>Melbourne>Richmond

Picture This Ballooning

A Spectacular Hot Air Balloon flight over Melbourne CBD. Followed by a sky high gourmet champagne breakfast at the SOFITEL Melbourne. Passengers will meet in the early morning at the 6 Star Melbourne SOFITEL for coffee and tea on arrival in the lounge. As a group we drive to that morning`s launch site, which is determined on the day. Following the flight we will bring you back to the SOFITEL for your 6 star gourmet buffet style breakfast.

VIC>Melbourne>Yarra Glen

Balloon Sunrise

Balloon Sunrise was founded in 1986, becoming the first commercial hot air ballooning operation in Australia. By choosing a Balloon Sunrise hot air ballooning tour you have chosen to fly with Australia`s most experienced and professional ballooning operator. Balloon Sunrise offer hot air balloon rides over the great city of Melbourne, and the beautiful Yarra Valley.

WA>Avon Valley>Northam

Windward Balloon Adventures

Established in 1982, Windward Balloon Adventures is Western Australia`s premier commercial ballooning company recently celebrating 27 years of operations and over 30,000 passengers flown. Our mission is to provide you with a quality adventure experience in a safe, professional and friendly environment, which will exceed your expectations and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. At Windward our commitment to safety is our number one priority.