Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley hot air balloon flights
Only 50 minute’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD!
Experience the Yarra Valley from above with Global Ballooning, Victoria’s most experienced and awarded hot air balloon company. This historic region, dating back to 1838, boasts rolling hills, forests, farm-fresh produce, boutique dining, cool-climate wine and abundant wildlife. Unlike any other destination, the Yarra Valley blends scenery, adventure and culinary excellence into a truly immersive experience. Drift over the valleys at sunrise and you may even spot kangaroos below, creating memories that last a lifetime.
Public Flights
Flight Only
A$495 per adult
Experience the Yarra Valley from above on a sunrise balloon flight, drifting over vineyards, rolling hills and the Yarra River. Enjoy the full ballooning experience before exploring more of the beautiful Yarra Valley surrounds at your own pace.
Yarra Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight & Breakfast
A$540 per adult
Start your morning with a sunrise balloon flight over the Yarra Valley, followed by a buffet breakfast at Balgownie Estate. Enjoy the region from above, then take your time over breakfast before continuing with your day.
Flight & CBD Hotel Transfers
A$525 per adult
Make your morning easy with return transfers from selected Melbourne CBD hotels. Travel to the Yarra Valley for your sunrise balloon flight, then return to Melbourne after your flight with the rest of your day ahead.
Flight, Breakfast & CBD Transfers
A$570 per adult
Enjoy approximately one hour of peaceful flight time over the vineyards of the Yarra Valley at sunrise. With return transfers included from selected CBD hotels. After landing, enjoy a buffet breakfast to complete your morning.
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Why Choose Us
Most Experienced Pilots in Australia
With decades of experience and most pilots holding 3,000+ flight hours, our team brings exceptional skill and judgement to every flight. Our pilots compete internationally, including at World Championships, and our team includes Australia’s current National Champion, Eddie Saunders.
Award-Winning, Trusted Operator
Thousands of five-star reviews on Google and TripAdvisor speak for themselves.
Highest Capacity & Greater Flexibility
With the largest capacity of any operator, we offer greater availability when plans or weather change. We proactively contact passengers when better flying opportunities arise, helping maximise your chances of getting airborne.
Australia’s Most Credentialled Team
Combining decades of experience with exceptional training and expertise, our owner, Kiff Saunders, is one of the country’s few balloon flight examiners and trainers, helping set the high standards we bring to every flight.
Multilingual Hosts
Start your morning with ease. We’re proud to be Victoria’s only balloon operator providing multilingual hosts on every morning’s experience, with Mandarin and Japanese speakers supporting our international guests from arrival through to flight.
Climate-Conscious Flying
We’re the only Victorian balloon operator to offset 100% of our operational emissions, with our partnership with Greenfleet supporting native forests and a more sustainable future.
