Melbourne | Flight Information

Melbourne | Flight Information

- What to wear and what to bring
- Breakfast
- Where to meet
- Parking
- Location Map

You'll fly for approximately one hour over the City of Melbourne, completing the experience with a buffet champagne breakfast at the Hilton on the Park.

We meet at the Hilton on the Park Hotel half an hour before sunrise (you will be advised of the exact time on your confirmation sheet). Your pilot will give you a short briefing. You will then be transported to the launch site where you may help with the launch, or stand back and take pictures. Then away we go, floating gently over the city of Melbourne in our beautiful balloon.

Your flight will last for approximately one hour. After we make our final landing and pack the balloon away, we head back to the HILTON ON THE PARK where you can celebrate your morning over breakfast.

What to wear and what to bring

Ballooning is an audience participation activity and you will be encouraged to assist with the set up and pack away of the balloon. It is an active morning in the outdoors, so wear clothes that can get stained or dirty.

Please note: The burners can sometimes drip water mixed with Carbon. Global Ballooning will not be responsible for clothing that is stained or damaged as a part of our adventure activity.

Wear clothes as for hiking, including sturdy shoes, warm socks and a cap, plus sunglasses if you wish.

• We meet before sunrise so depending on the time of year and weather, it can be extremely cold
• Generally it will not be any colder in the air during the flight than on the ground, so wear layered clothing that can be removed as the day warms up
• The burners can radiate heat so a hat is recommended
• Your feet can get wet and cold in the early morning dew, you may like to bring a change of socks
• High-heeled shoes are not suitable
• DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR CAMERA AND LOTS OF FILM

Breakfast

• You may have extra people join the Champagne Breakfast for $30 per person.
• For catering purposes, please advise the booking office before your flight date.
• If the flight is cancelled the breakfast will not take place.

Where to meet

Our meeting point is;
The Hilton On the Park
192 Wellington Pde (corner Clarendon St)
East Melbourne.
Melways ref: Map 2G, D4.

If you do not fly due to inclement weather, please phone our office when you are ready to rebook.

Parking

Metered parking is available on Wellington Parade or Clarendon Street.

Location Map