There’s something extraordinary about rising before dawn, anticipation humming in the air as the world below prepares to wake. Since 1992, Global Ballooning has been more than just a ballooning company – it’s a family. Led by our founder, Kiff Saunders, and now into its 4th-generation, our team lives and breathes ballooning over Melbourne and the Yarra Valley.
Safety is always at the heart of what we do, but so is joy: every crew member, pilot, and ground team brings warmth, professionalism, and passion to each flight. Our aim is to bring a little bit more of that childlike magic back into our lives.
Imagine drifting above Melbourne’s skyline, where iconic landmarks like the MCG, Eureka Tower, and the Yarra River unfold beneath you – all in the world’s only major city you can balloon directly over. Or float gently above the Yarra Valley, where sunlit vineyards, rolling hills, and maybe even curious kangaroos create a breathtaking, storybook scene.
We’re deeply committed to the future of those landscapes we fly over. As the only Victorian operator offsetting our carbon emissions with Greenfleet, every flight contributes to restoring forests, protecting wildlife, and leaving the environment better than we found it. It’s our way of ensuring that generations to come can enjoy the same breathtaking views that you’ll see from the basket today.
In just a few unforgettable hours, the sky becomes your playground, and the world below becomes a canvas of golden light, quiet wonder, and pure perspective. All this, and you’re back on the ground and ready for more, before your morning unfolds.
Getting There with Ease
Of course, every adventure begins with getting there. Flying into Melbourne? That’s where SIXT Car Rental Melbourne Airport makes things seamless. Pick up your car right after you land, and you’re free to head straight to your launch site – whether that’s the city or the Yarra Valley.
The drive itself becomes part of the experience: cruising toward the Melbourne skyline as dawn breaks or winding through country roads lined with vineyards and farmhouses. With the flexibility of a hire car, the day is yours to keep exploring – lingering at cellar doors, stopping at local cafes, or heading back to the city to dive into its laneways and galleries.
Whether you’re flying over the city’s heartbeat or floating above vine-draped valleys, it’s a new way to start the day and a moment you’ll never forget.
