Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Melbourne, Australia
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
A hot air balloon ride offers visitors to Melbourne a new perspective over one of the most beautiful cities in the country. This balloon flight experience is made extra special by departing at dawn, giving travelers stunning views of Melbourne’s cityscape as the sun rises, the perfect addition to an Australian holiday for those seeking something memorable.
- Take in stunning aerial views of some of Melbourne's most iconic attractions
- Capture the ultimate Melbourne photograph with perfect dawn lighting
- Enjoy an exclusive flight in one of the largest cities with regular balloon rides
- Make it to your early departure on time with a convenient hotel pick-up option
What's Included
- Hot air balloon flight over Melbourne (approx. 1 hour)
- Return transfer to meeting point
- In-flight commentary and guidance
- Ballooning is weather dependant so we cannot guarantee good visibility on every flight
- Breakfast (available at an additional cost)A$50.00 per person
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Photos/videos (available for purchase)A$30.00 per booking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.5:00 am
Itinerary
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) (Pass By)
Melbourne Museum (Pass By)
Melbourne (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
HEIDI_O
Great experience well worth the trip. They treated my elderly parents with great dignity getting in and out of the balloon. They loved it and couldn’t stop Ravi g about how good it was. Thank you
Reviews
5.0
based on 461 reviews
HEIDI_O, Mar 2026
Great experience well worth the trip. They treated my elderly parents with great dignity getting in and out of the balloon. They loved it and couldn’t stop Ravi g about how good it was. Thank you
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Of course we did! Older people deserve our respect and care. THANK YOU
AnnMaree_J, Feb 2026
This was a fantastic experience. Both men were helpful and happy. Really enjoyed this experience would happily do it again.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review!
Nicolae_C, Feb 2026
Incredible experience in the only city in the world where you can fly over the centre in a hot air balloon.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your lovely review!
We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience - flying over the city centre really is something special. Hope to see you again soon!
Olivia_M, Jan 2026
What an experience! Communication ahead of the day was great and clear. The crew were brilliant - fun but took your safety very seriously. Getting involved in setting up and taking down the balloon was very cool. The air balloon ride itself was magic - amazing to see the sunrise and also the city from above! Felt very comfortable and would highly recommend
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the great review! 🎈 We’re so glad you loved the experience, from the crew and safety to helping with the balloon and enjoying that magical sunrise. Thanks so much for the recommendation! ✨
wendylhawkins, Dec 2025
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 which makes it interesting.
We really liked the city trip as there was so much to see with loads of lovely photo opportunities including those of the 2 accompanying balloons. Very memorable experience. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We LOVE that you enjoyed your morning with us. We will share your review with our crew :-)
Chris_P, Dec 2025
The experience was amazing and definitely one that I'd recommend. This will be a memory that I share for a lifetime! The optional breakfast and food at Hotel Windsor didn't quite compare but that's no reflection on the hot air balloon company or their extremely courteous and friendly staff of professionals!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for sharing. We would love to hear about your experience at the Windsor. Are you able to contact us to let us know?
Kind regards
Wun_S, Dec 2025
This is a life-long unforgettable ride with fun and surprise. Thank you all the member of the group especially the poilot for making the trip unique.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
And a big THANK YOU for sharing. We hope to see you in the future :-)
mark_s, Apr 2025
I would not recommend booking this tour through Viatour. There is a serious disconnect between Viatour and the tour operator. I made a booking for a special occasion (a 60th birthday) but the tour was cancelled by the operator and the earliest we could be rescheduled was 2 months after the initial date of the adventure. In the meantime, Viatour kept sending me messages about the upcoming trip and telling me how much I would enjoy it. When the tour was rescheduled all Viatour did was send the details of the tour operator, telling me to contact them to reschedule or seek a refund. My recommendation is to give Viatour a miss and book direct with the balloon operators. Viatour seem to have no influence with the tour operator to achieve an outcome that is even moderately satisfactory to their customer.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello Mark,
We do understand your frustration. Flights are cancelled due to weather conditions, and full refunds are available immediately. We cannot understand what you write about the two months, as there are other dates available. Kind regards
Andreia_G, Mar 2025
Was an amazing experience. I was a little nervous with this type of flying but the whole experience was smooth and great
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you very much for sharing, Andreia
Norm_M, Mar 2025
Melbourne is one of the few cities in the world where you can float over the skyline in a hot air balloon.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Cheers, Norm! Thank you for your review!
Jenny_H, Mar 2025
We were celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary. What an awesome way to do so. Thank you to our pilot Nick.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
And a big thank you from us :-)
92h2qmvn9c, Mar 2025
Very memorable experience. Def a must do when visiting Melbourne. We had the opportunity to help with balloon set up and deflation process at the end as well!! Loved it
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you very much for your review :-)
coral_c, Mar 2025
Great information before fantastic flight. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Dan and Thor were great. I know a lot more about hot air ballooning now and will encourage people to have a go😊
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for this great review :-)
pegsimon1, Feb 2025
You will meet somewhere like Hotel Windsor by 5 AM. Then you get in their van and go with them as they look for the right spot to takeoff because of the wind. Excellent crew. Beautiful view of city and sunrise. Lots of fun elevation changes.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much :)
James_W, Feb 2025
I booked this trip for a friend's birthday and I'm so glad I did. What a wonderful way to spend a morning, drifting up into the clouds and across the city! I was a bit dismayed at the weather the day we travelled as the clear, starry skies became overcast — but the cloudcover over Melbourne actually made the trip more interesting in the end, and watching the sun rise from above the clouds was pretty magical. The team at Liberty were energetic, helpful, friendly, and professional, and the trip was great fun. The included breakfast package was also great. We ate at the Windsor Hotel and shared our experience after the trip. I'd highly recommend Liberty to anyone wanting a unique or beautiful experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We love your review, James, thank you very much
Paul_M, Jan 2025
An incredible experience for me, a Sydney-sider and my guest, an overseas university colleague's first visit to Melbourne. The professionalism of all personnel was evident, the actual flight was an amazing life experience and the brekky ending at the Windsor Hotel was also an amazing experience. I'd recommend this flight without hesitation.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you Paul, we appreciate your review :-)
Carlos_M, Jan 2025
The event was canceled. We were offered the opportunity to fly from a different city, but I opted for a refund, which I haven't yet received.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Flights are cancelled if the weather does not allow for a safe flight. Most people understand this. We cannot apologise for weather-related issues as they are entirely out of our control. We hope to see you in the future
YuenFaiEdwin_H, Jan 2025
Such a professional team brought us a fantastic peaceful balloon flight. Getting up to the sky and having a 360 view of the city. Especially watching the sun rise at the sky level without anything blocking your view. Marvelous.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you very much for flying with us :-)
Jian_H, Jan 2025
Thanks the Liberty’s and our pilot Dan, delivering such a great experience and safe trip on our first Hot air balloon ride. The arrangement and pilot skills were both excellent. You will have a lot of unforgettable time in the sky. All your doubts and questions will be greatly solved and demonstrated by this highly experienced crew members. You will feel safe and in 100% good hand.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you ever so much for this lovely review :-)
Joanne_P, Dec 2024
Beautiful and peaceful. Great experience. Would highly recommend this to anyone who has thought about doing a hot air balloon ride. Was spectacular over the city.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you ever so much :-)
Elizabeth_S, Dec 2024
Don’t miss this experience! The views are stunning, and the experience of flying in a hot air balloon was once in a lifetime! Pete was our captain - he and the team went out of their way to make sure we all had the best time. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks Elizabeth, we love your review :-)
Helen_P, Dec 2024
Fantastic balloon flight. Company kept us informed from booking until departure. Ground crew and pilot knowledgeable and explained everything well. Beautiful, peaceful experience highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you very much for posting :-)
Robert_C, Nov 2024
Excellent adventure!
One of my favorites.
Very professional and pleasant crew.
The views are stunning.
Taking videos worked best.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you very much for coming to fly with us :-)
SamL_A, Mar 2024
Good experience here to view the city on a hot ballon. Sometimes high and sometimes low from ballon have a different view The pilot is professional and the crew is nice.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much
Jeff_L, Mar 2024
Beautiful morning! Great guides! Definitely worth the experience. The breakfast was great as well. Nice way to see the city.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We appreciate your review, thank you
Simon_A, Mar 2024
Nick and D’artagnan make an awesome tag team. Everyone was thoroughly briefed on the flight plan, wind conditions, boarding and landing procedures. The weather was great and so was the view! Highly recommended - view Melbourne from a different vantage point. Also loved the part that we all participated in folding the balloon after the voyage.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Cheers Simon, appreciated
Sevgi_A, Feb 2024
Everything is good for me second but I’m exciting after I got happy good experience 👌thanks baloon team 😊
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you!
Ian_K, Feb 2024
What an amazing experience, something everyone should do so they can tick it off their bucket list. The balloons go up in a large group (8 in total the day we flew) and then we flew over Melbourne getting the opportunity to take it all in from such a different perspective and straight over the CBD which just added to the whole experience.
Just do it.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you :-)
MARIA_A, Feb 2024
A big thanks to Nick, our pilot of Liberty Balloong Flight for an amazing experience over the Melbourne CBD!!!
We’ll definitely be back for a flight over Geelong!!! 😃👍 Cheers from Gary and Dolores x
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you to both :-)
ChyePeng_C, Jan 2024
The stunning views and pilot Nick is great maneuvering the ballon professionally. It was my first time and the landing was a surprise though it was very safe.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you :-)
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