You'll be hard pressed to find a ballooning company likes ours - we have the BEST pilots, crew and office team in the industry! Check out our extensive qualifications in our team profiles. Safety over profit - you're in very safe hands! Fourth generation family owned & operating since 1992.
We're proud WINNERS at the Victorian Tourism Awards (VTA) & listed in the Hall of Fame! The Awards encourage businesses to meet and exceed industry standards, innovation, professionalism and collaboration.
Feedback is taken very seriously. We pride ourselves on offering the ultimate experience to all passengers!
Global has shared a sunrise with over 150,000 people from all around the world over the course of 33+ years – and it never gets old!
Daily flights scheduled. All flights are weather dependent - safety is our number 1 priority.
Experience Australia’s #1 Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flights
Fly with Global Ballooning Australia – proudly owned by Australia’s only fourth-generation aviation family and trusted for over 30+ years. With more than 150,000 passengers flown and thousands of 5-star reviews, we’re renowned for safety, professionalism, and unforgettable sunrise ballooning adventures across Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, and Mansfield.
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Join the Colour & Excitement of “Balloons Over Mildura 2026”
Experience the spectacle as 30+ hot air balloons grace the Mildura skies during the official event period – or choose a more serene experience with our exclusive pre-event flights.
- Pre-Event Flights
27 June – 3 July 2026 - Event Flights
4 July – 12 July 2026
Whether you prefer the vibrant atmosphere of the full event or a quieter sky beforehand, secure your place early – availability is limited across both periods.
Corporate
Global Ballooning Australia has decades of experience and oodles of innovation when it comes to giving your business an edge. We’ve worked with some of Australia’s most prestigious travel, media and hospitality companies, using the magic of hot air balloons to spread the messages of these brands / productions.
Community, school and charities
Team Building
Film & TV Production
Industry & Major Events
Branded Balloons
Customer Star Ratings
Had a great experience with their customer service today. Lyn helped me and she was absolutely amazing! She cleared my misunderstanding so patiently and made everything so easy to understand. She was friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful. Customer service is really top-notch. I feel super confident and excited now – can’t wait to fly with them!
Watching the sunrise from the balloon was breathtaking – the views were simply stunning and something I’ll never forget. A huge thanks to our pilot Kiff and his daughter. I highly recommend this hot air balloon experience to anyone looking for a unique and memorable adventure. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
We received this as a gift and without it, I don’t know if I’d have done it – but boy I’m glad we did! The team’s relaxed vibe & positivity set the tone and while we watched the set up in the pre dawn paddock, I felt relaxed. Once up, it’s peaceful and beautiful and not scary at all. We had a gorgeous sunrise, gentle winds and a mob of kangaroos to watch. Impressive landing by the pilot too. Would absolutely do it again.
An absolutely unforgettable experience flying over Melbourne with Global Ballooning. Watching the city wake up from above at sunrise was nothing short of magical — the skyline, the Yarra, and the morning light made for breathtaking views.
The team were professional, friendly, and made the entire experience feel safe and seamless from start to finish.
If you’re thinking about hot air ballooning in Melbourne, Global Ballooning is a must. A truly iconic experience I’ll never forget.
Such an incredible experience! I was quite nervous as I’m pretty scared of heights but this felt so safe and peaceful that I wasn’t scared, so worth the early wake up. Plus the team were all amazing and made it so fun!
Flying with Global Ballooning was truly a bucket-list experience. The views were breathtaking, peaceful, and unlike anything I’ve ever seen before.
The team was professional, friendly, and made us feel safe the entire time. I’d highly recommend Global Ballooning to anyone wanting to experience Melbourne from a completely different perspective. An experience I’ll never forget! 🎈✨
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![HE DID IT 🏆
@eddiesaunders_ has taken out the Australian National Championships AGAIN- back-to-back titles.
Up against 25 of Australia’s top pilots across 14 tasks… and he came out on top.
And it doesn’t stop there. Global Ballooning pilots have completely locked out the podium, with Melbourne pilots @floatingtothematt & @patosaunders taking 2nd and 3rd place.
With this incredible result, the team has now qualified to represent Australia at the Ballooning World Championships in Poland this September, and we couldn’t be more proud!🇦🇺
Well done team! 👏 If you’re keen to experience ballooning for yourself... you know where to find us!
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