Picture This Ballooning
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking sunrises as you float silently over Melbourne's iconic skyline and bustling cityscape.
- Drift above the lush vineyards of the Yarra Valley, soaking in stunning views of rolling hills and valleys.
- Explore Daylesford's vibrant spa country while gliding over rich red soils and serene waterways.
- Witness Ballarat's historical charm from the skies, capturing idyllic views of the town and Lake Wendouree.
If you want things to do in Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Daylesford and Ballarat, then hot air ballooning must be on your list.
Picture This Ballooning has been flying since 1996, and has continuously won Tripadvisor Excellence Awards. Your flight starts before sunrise when the air is still and the atmosphere is exciting.
Imagine floating over a city of four million people, silently moving with the wind while watching the city awaken, as the sun rises you are the first to feel its rays, and then watch them slowly stretch over the land below.
Or drifting peacefully over the beautiful wineries of the Yarra Valley, watching the fog roll off through the hill as you encounter the most incredible view of the Dandenong Ranges.
Do not forget Daylesford and Ballarat too – fly over the Wombat State Forest, or around the Hepburn Springs Region, and finish your day off with a massage as you wish.
Experience the world’s oldest form of aviation, flying in a hot air balloon. This legendary part of history, almost unchanged in over 200 hundred years, will have you heading skywards under a giant balloon, the same experience as the first men who ever flew.
Bookings are essential. Flights are available now.
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Daylesford Hot Air Balloon Experience
A hot air balloon flight over the Daylesford Spa Country is a must when exploring Victoria’s famous spa region. It is a region full of vibrant scenery; a landscape of rolling hills, rich red volcanic soils, beautiful blue waterways and green forests.
This is hot air ballooning at its purest, most luxurious, and as close to nature as you can get.
After your flight enjoy a delicious five-star champagne breakfast. In a region that wins numerous awards for its cuisine, this is the perfect end to an idyllic adventure.
Gift certificates are available. Free hotel transfers are included.
Melbourne Hot Air Balloon Experience
A hot air balloon flight over Melbourne is a sensational and luxurious way to see the iconic views of the city. Melbourne’s famous attractions are an unforgettable experience from the air: the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the Shrine of Remembrance, the Albert Park Formula One racetrack, the Yarra River winding its way through the suburbs, Flinders Street Station and the Royal Botanic Gardens just to name a few.
As you float peacefully in the morning sky, you will experience a side of Melbourne that few people have seen – the birds-eye view.
Your experience continues after your flight with a six-star champagne breakfast on Level 35 of the Sofitel Hotel (optional). With 180-degree views of the city, there is no better way to finish off a perfect morning and tick off one of the best things to do in Melbourne. A must do for any visitor to Melbourne.
Gift certificates are available. Free inner city transfers are included.
Yarra Valley Hot Air Balloon Experience
One of the best things to do in the Yarra Valley, a hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley is a birds-eye view into a world famous wine region.
The Yarra Valley is home to breathtaking views, flowing hills and valleys, and large open spaces that come to life with the sunrise and early morning.
Flying over the beautiful farms and vineyards in a hot air balloon provides an amazing and unforgettable way to experience the joys of nature.
Your experience will be followed by a delicious champagne breakfast at the Yarra Valley Lodge, the perfect end to a serene morning.
A must do for all visitors to Victoria.
Gift certificates are available.
Ballarat Hot Air Balloon Experience
Hot air ballooning is an amazing way to experience the world from the skies high above. Ballarat is the perfect location for flying as you can see the town center, lake Wendouree, and surrounding regional areas.
Loaded with history, Ballarat is home to some of the most idyllic views in the world!
Accreditations
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Memberships
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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