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Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

Recommended by 99% of travelers
Melbourne, Australia
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Soar over the Yarra Valley during the golden light of sunrise during an unforgettable hot-air balloon flight. Float over the scenic landscape of gentle rolling hills and vineyards as day breaks across this beloved winemaking region. Upgrade to enjoy hotel pickup and/or a delicious buffet breakfast at Balgownie Estate after touching down back on solid ground.
  • Watch the sunrise on this hot-air balloon flight in the Yarra Valley
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the lush landscapes and vineyards
  • Plenty of photo opportunities as you float above the vineyards
  • Upgrade to include hotel pickup and/or a buffet breakfast

What's Included

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

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

  • Pullman Melbourne on the Park
    192 Wellington Parade, Melbourne, Victoria 3002 Australia

Pickup details

You have to book Yarra Valley Breakfast and Transfer Package to add this pick up option - from Pullman Melbourne on the Park hotel (192 Wellington Parade, Melbourne). The pickup time will be confirmed via the Global Ballooning mobile app by 6pm the night before. It may be 2-2.5hrs before sunrise. After the flight and breakfast, we will drop you back to the Pullman Melbourne on the Park hotel in the CBD. You will be back by mid-morning, except for winter (June-August) when you're back by late morning.

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Meeting point

  • 1309 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen VIC 3775, Australia

    Meet at Balgownie Estate. If you choose the product: Yarra Valley Flight, Breakfast and CBD TRANSFER - we can pick you up from Pullman Melbourne on the Park - 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. Please reconfirm with Global Ballooning that this has been booked in 7 days prior to your flight.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Select your preferred activity option to see hours.

What To Expect

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Yarra Valley

2

Healesville

3

Healesville Sanctuary

4

Four Pillars Distillery

5

Alowyn Gardens

6

Coombe Yarra Valley

7

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

8

TarraWarra Museum of Art

9

Dominique Portet Winery

10

Yarra Glen

11

Yering Station

12

Rochford Wines Yarra Valley

13

Napoleone Cider Co.

14

De Bortoli Winery

15

Mt Sugarloaf

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Punt Road Wines

17

Zonzo Estate

18

Yarra Valley Racing

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Domaine Chandon

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Yering Meadows Golf Club

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Iris_S
Early but well organized and breathtaking views . Lovely ride to Yarra Valley and we assisted in the setup and after the trip as well

Reviews

4.9
based on 519 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Sunrise Sunset Sunrise

Michael_F, Feb 2026
Amazing Morning! After dodging potential storms we got the word at 4am we were a go. From the moment we arrived, helping with the launch, the team safety, everything was very professional. Then we took off. It was amazing. Patio, our pilot showed us two sunrises and one sunset with the altitude of the balloon. Sunrise was beautiful! Can’t say enough. Then came the landing- smooth as can be. Packing went fast and then back for a great buffet breakfast. Every morning should be like this. Thanks Pato and team!!

Ballooning beauty

Iris_S, Jan 2026
Early but well organized and breathtaking views . Lovely ride to Yarra Valley and we assisted in the setup and after the trip as well

Unreal

Jiarong_W, Apr 2025
One of those moments, short but remembered for the rest of my life. It was a good decision to stay at the hotel where the group met. Otherwise it could be too hurried to be there by 5.30am.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We really appreciate your support. warm regards, Danielle and the GBA team

Outstanding trip

Lori_H, Mar 2025
This was an outstanding trip! Rain, Tash and our pilot were amazing. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone in the Melbourne area!

Fantastic voyage!

David_G, Jan 2025
Amazing team and great experience! Raine and Nick were amazing and the breakfast at the vineyard was top notch... the views were spectacular and it is exactly what one would want out of this type of experience.

Very well organised event...

Tony_J, Dec 2024
Very well organised event Didn’t enjoy getting up early but the spectacle was worth it Excellent staff and pilots Highly recommended

Hot air ballooning

Beatriz_L, Dec 2024
It is weather dependent. I was expecting to see wineries from above but the air blew to a different direction.

This is a major must do.

Jay_B, Dec 2024
It is an amazing morning. Despite having to get really early it’s worth it. The views from the top are incredible— you won’t believe them and you go really high. The whole team of Steve, Stan, Tasha, Nicki make you feel safe and enjoy every moment of the trip.

Hanging in the Air

Roopal_J, May 2024
Amazing experience. Very professional approach, with emphasis on Safety and enjoyment of the participants. We thoroughly enjoyed. Many Thanks.

Take the scenic route!

Xavier_W, Apr 2024
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. The experience, including set up, packing away, buffet breakfast, and the transfer with Raine and Mark(?), was worth it for a fun start to my day.

unforgettable sunrise trip

SumOi_W, Feb 2024
Seeing sunrise abice the beautiful clouds! Cool and experienced pilot ,Steve, who letting me have a comfortable and save trip!

A lifetime memory.

Jacqueline_K, Jan 2024
It was amazing to view the valley below and see kangaroos! The weather was perfect and seeing the other balloons in the sky was picture perfect. Everything, including the pick up assistants, the staff, balloon operator, and then breakfast was everything and more that was described.

Yarra Valley perfection

Nikki_B, Jan 2024
What a fantastic morning, the team worked together so well. I was a bit nervous to start but the confidence of the pilot calmed me down before we even left the ground.

Breath taking

Mark_N, Jan 2024
Amazing. Great Pilot. Fantastic experience. Ballon, breakfast, breathtaking. Happy honeymoon my love

Must do when in Melbourne!

Pamela_C, Jan 2024
My husband and I booked this during our vacation and it was definitely a highlight of our trip!! It was a very early wake up time so may be best to book this at the beginning of your traveling due to jet lag and you will probably wake up early anyways. The staff were very friendly (even when it was super early) and made it an enjoyable experience. The balloon flight had incredible views and was so magical at sunrise. We booked the breakfast option and it was so delicious!!

Superb view, superb...

ChoonYee_L, Dec 2023
Superb view, superb weather. The scenery was excellent! The team was very professional in setting up and organising the group. Our pilot Jacob brought us up and down the skies a few times to enjoy the clouds and sunrise. Everything was superb!

Very well organized. Amazing team. Fantastic family experience

Anil_U, Dec 2023
Fantastic views and great experience overall. We did the ride with young kids (7 year olds) - they had a very exciting time.

Everything we hoped for

John_B, Dec 2023
This trip was great! The staff was excellent preparing and explaining everything to us before and during the flight. The views are breathtaking and they even have a gopro taking pix of you during the flight which was nice. Steve was an outstanding pilot making sure we learned about ballooning and that we enjoyed ourselves. The 3am start time was a little rough but that’s a small price to pay for this adventure. You get to help a little with preparing for the flight and packing up afterwards which was actually fun. I recommend the buffet breakfast at Balgownie Estates afterwards - the food was tasty though after being up for 5 hours, we were hungry! Definitely recommend this trip even if you’re not keen on heights (like us).

therapeutic trip

alina_c, Dec 2023
I was traveling alone, and was very worried in the first place. The staff were very helpful. I missed the pickup and transfer option when I did the booking, and the staff was very thoughtful and was in comm with me about the transportation. I was able to be picked up, and travel with the rest of the passengers.The trip and views from the hot balloon were therapeutic! I really enjoyed it. It's really worth it!

Sunrise in the air

Danile_F, Nov 2023
Very early morning but so worth the while. Seeing the setup, getting in the air - and mostly experiencing the calm once in the air- so woaw. I would do it again

Amazing 🤩

Maxine_H, Nov 2023
The whole thing was just breathtaking the views the people & the breakfast 💜 Steve our pilot made us feel at ease & was very knowledgeable

Excellent balloon ride

Asep_R, Nov 2023
It’s my dream to fly on a balloon. So, I was really amazed. I do hope to come back and fly again together with my family

Bucket list check

Dirk_W, Oct 2023
This was epic and once in a while you find an entire team working for and with you while projecting a similar spirit and adetute Steve Irwin carried. I think it is a "must do" trip.

The best experience of my birthday

Soheyla_S, Aug 2023
Everything was great, especially during the preparation of the balloons for flight, I took a lot of videos, I was really excited. The flight was great and I thank the pilot Harry and his team

Don’t miss this chance for a beautiful experience

Anne_C, Aug 2023
What an amazing experience’. Totally worth it! Everything was well planned and executed from our pick up by our delightful driver through our flight and breakfast and drive back. We had a perfect day for a safe and blissful flight. Hard to Imagine how peaceful it is floating above the picturesque landscape. I was a bit nervous before the trip but not at all throughout the trip and landing. Highly recommend. Thanks to pilot Pato for the great photos!!

Fantastic!

Kristina_M, Jul 2023
It was frigid! But it was magical. Almost felt like I was in a fairy tail flying over scenery like that. The fresh morning fog hanging low along the farmland. The wild foxes and kangaroo trekking through their natural habitat. Plus the staff and pilots were so kind and amazing at their job. Would definitely rebook!

Brand new day

Jenny_L, Jun 2023
Amazing way to kick start a new day. Awesome views. An once in a lifetime experience. However, the landing was too bumpy and uncomfortable for me. Spotted some kangaroos fighting in the grassland while waiting to go up the basket. Quite chilly in the yarra valley especially when the wind blows. The kids had fun helping to fold the balloon after the flight. Ended the flight with a hearty hot meal at the Balgownie before the long drive back to the hotel.

6-stars review

Cecilia_W, Jun 2023
I would give it a 6-stars review if I could. Initially we were informed by operator that the activity was canceled due to bad weather, but we were allowed to re-schedule to following day. And the activity was great, from pickup to flight & buffet breakfast & return transfer. Appreciated the operator team crew, everyone worked well to let all of us have an enjoyable time.

Flying up and above for a dream experience

ARNAB_M, May 2023
Very professional team, a friendly pilot and a fantastic hot breakfast ensured that we had a memorable trip

The serenity

Melissa_S, May 2023
We loved the group participation with the set up and take down of the balloon. The serenity in the sky was breathtaking. Loved it!

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