The 7 Best Balloon Flights in Melbourne

1.Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $355Our pick

Meet early at Balgownie Estate or arrange CBD pickup, then ride a Global Ballooning Australia bus to a wind-selected launch site. Help inflate and pack the balloon before about an hour in the air with a pilot such as Steve, Jake, or Pato. Download complimentary GoPro photos afterward, with an optional buffet breakfast at Balgownie Estate.

“Jake piloted a lovely ride over Yarra Valley and kept us informed about what we could see along the way. He also made sure we got some variety: we saw the sun on a cloudy morning, inside a cloud, and 360° views of the farmland below. TRead more”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · from $369

Meet around 5:00 am for a dawn flight with Liberty Balloon Flights over Melbourne. You may see the MCG, Melbourne Museum, the CBD, and the city waking below. Pilots such as Nick, Dan, Pete, and Thor have led flights, with safety briefings, in-flight guidance, and hands-on balloon setup and pack-down. Breakfast at Hotel Windsor costs extra.

“Excellent trip. Very well organised with regular contact from the balloon company (Liberty). Be prepared for a very early start (ours was 4.15). Friendly & experienced pilot & support crew. You are involved in preparing for the flight & clear up Read more”

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3.Melbourne sunrise balloon flight & champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $400

Meet at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins for a dawn balloon flight over central Melbourne. You’ll see the Yarra River, MCG, Shrine of Remembrance, Flinders Street Station, and Albert Park from above, with pilots including Dom, Viktor, and Mitch involved in the operation. The flight lasts about three hours including transport and breakfast, and children six and older may fly.

“WOW, just WOW. What an incredible experience - the company were very professional, our pilot Dom was a super star, the views (and photos we took!) were absolutely amazing. The breakfast at Sofitel afterwards was also fantastic, a great way to finish up. I highly recommend Picture This Ballooning and the flight over Melbourne City.”

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4.Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $426

Meet at Pullman Melbourne On The Park before dawn for a safety briefing and roughly one hour in the air. Your balloon may pass above the CBD, Yarra River, MCG, parks, and inner suburbs, depending on the wind. Pilots such as Eddie, Steve, Darius, Dave, and Tim guide the flight, with GoPro photos and an optional champagne buffet breakfast afterward.

“This was my favorite part of our trip! The ride was gorgeous!!! The guide took pictures of our group so we got to take home some great photos! The weather was beautiful and the champaign breakfast was great! This is something you'll remember forever! Great way to view beautiful Melbourne!”

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5.Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $364

Meet inside The Hotel Windsor before dawn, then ride to the launch field and help inflate the balloon. After a safety briefing, fly for about an hour above Melbourne, the MCG, Yarra River, gardens, and CBD. Pilots such as Dan, Nick, and Pete use changing winds to guide the balloon, with ground crew meeting you after landing.

“What a way to end our holiday (literally on a high and flew home that morning!) Fantastic experience and amazing 360 views.”

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6.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $360

Meet at Sofi’s Lounge at the Sofitel, or choose pickup from Melbourne CBD, Southbank, or Docklands. After a safety briefing, fly above the city with pilot Dom and his crew, spotting the MCG, Flinders Street, Southern Cross Station, and Eureka. The three-hour outing can include breakfast, champagne, and in-flight photos.

“Had a wonderful experience it was so breathtakingly beautiful. Dom was amazing at this job. Would love to know if he ever did any balloon trips in the UK. Really had the most memorable experience. Thank you”

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7.1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 210 - 270 minutes · from $400

Meet at Pullman Melbourne on the Park before dawn, then rise above Melbourne with Global Ballooning Australia. Your pilot provides commentary while you may help inflate and pack the balloon. The flight lasts about an hour, with GoPro photos, a digital certificate, and a balloon magnet included. A sparkling buffet breakfast is an optional extra.

“I had an incredible time flying over Melbourne with Global Ballooning!! Spectacular views of a beautiful city. Had the best time both in the air and on the ground, thanks to Eddie and Bronni. Could not recommend this experience highly enough!”

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