Your Yarra Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight

  • Enjoy the best way to experience the sights the Yarra Valley has to offer

  • Breathtaking views of the world-famous wine region, flowing hills and valleys which come to life as the sun rises

  • Flying over the beautiful farms and vineyards in a hot air balloon provide an amazing and unforgettable way to experience the joys of nature

  • Continue the experience after the flight with a delicious buffet breakfast at the Yarra Valley Lodge

Your Yarra Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight includes:

  • One-hour (approx) hot air balloon flight over the picturesque Yarra Valley

  • Breakfast after the flight (optional)

  • One of Australia’s most experienced hot air balloon pilots and crew

  • Full insurance

  • Transport to and from the launch and landing sites

  • In-flight photos of you and your picturesque country background taken by camera attached to the balloon, available for purchase ($30) after your flight

  • Easy and free car parking at our meeting place

  • CBD transfer for a fee of $60 per person return

  • Flight certificate (optional)

 
 

On the morning of your hot air balloon flight:

Pre-Launch

  • We meet out in the Yarra Valley between Yarra Glen or Healesville. Our meeting time is about an hour before sunrise, and varies throughout the year.

  • Complimentary tea and coffee is provided at the café.

  • You will meet your pilot and crew, and can ask them anything you want to know about hot air balloons.

  • After a short briefing by your pilot, we transport you to the launch site.

  • The launch site is chosen by the pilot based on the wind directions on the morning.

  • On the launch site you can assist with the inflation of the balloon, take photos, or watch the whole process, as you wish.

  • Once the balloon is inflated, your pilot will give you a final briefing and you’re off into the sky.

In-Flight

  • No motors, no noise. You're floating gently in the air.

  • Because you are moving with the wind, you won’t feel any wind chill.

  • Enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful Yarra Valley, the rolling hills, farms and vineyards.

  • You’ll fly for approximately one hour on your Yarra Valley hot air ballooning adventure.

  • If you are interested in more detailed information about how balloons fly and steer, see our FAQ or ask your pilot on the day.

Post-Flight

  • Your pilot will most likely land the hot air balloon on the land of a friendly farmer.

  • If you would like to help pack up the hot air balloon the crew would love your help, and will show you the technique.

  • Once the hot air balloon is packed up, we will drive you back to the meeting location for your full breakfast.

  • Family or friends can join you for hot breakfast experience to celebrate your hot air balloon flight. Tell us before your flight and we will book them in for $40 per person.

What to wear and bring:

  • A warm not light jacket

  • Comfortable layers of clothing

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes and warm socks. We will be walking on grass and parkland so heels are not acceptable. Your feet may get wet so bring a change of socks.

  • During the winter season spare shoes is required to enter the restaurant

  • A hat, cap or beanie. The burners radiate heat, so we recommend a hat, or a beanie in winter.

  • Sunglasses

  • Gloves in winter

  • Camera

Notes on clothing:

The coldest part of the morning is on the launch site, because a layer of cold air settles on the ground overnight. Once you are in the air above this layer, the temperature will rise and generally be very comfortable. Because the balloon moves with the wind, you won’t feel any wind chill. As a guide, our pilot flies with a t-shirt and shirt all year round, but bring layers for the launch site.

Parking:

Free car parking available at the Yarra Valley Lodge