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 34+ 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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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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What to Do Around the MCG Game During NFL Season 2026
The Rams face the 49ers at the MCG on 11 September 2026, 10.35am. Here’s how to plan your Melbourne trip – starting with a sunrise
Rare Hot Air Balloon Crossing Over Mount Kosciuszko
The Global Ballooning Australia team completed a rare alpine crossing, flying two hot air balloons past Mount Kosciuszko before landing near Jindabyne. Within the space
🌸 Win the ULTIMATE Spring Escape for two in the beautiful Yarra Valley valued at $2550!
To celebrate Balloons Over Mildura 2026, @globalballooningaustralia and @trenthamwatersmildura have teamed up to give one lucky winner and their guest the ultimate Mildura getaway!
Private Afternoon & Sunset Balloon Flights in Victoria
Experience Victoria in a whole new light with a private afternoon hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley or Mansfield. Available from May to
Balloonists complete world-first flight over Kati Thanda – Lake Eyre
A team of Australian and international balloonists has completed a world-first flight over Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre. The two hot-air balloons travelled approximately 175 kilometres across
Balloons Over Mildura 2026 Delivers Tourism Boost for Sunraysia
Balloons Over Mildura and the Millewa Quarries Hattah Desert Race have delivered a major boost to the Sunraysia region, with the two events estimated to
![Side effects of ballooning may include: very big smiles, full storage and immediately wanting to do it again! 🎈
From first-time flyers to seasoned ballooners, everyone has their own reason for taking to the skies. The one thing we can all agree on? It’s pretty special up there.
Keep tagging us in your ballooning adventures across Yarra Valley, Melbourne and Mansfield, we’ll never get tired of seeing them 🧡
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