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Hunter Valley Balloon Flights
Highlights
- Soar above the stunning Hunter Valley vineyards at sunrise, capturing breathtaking views of Pokolbin and Lovedale.
- Experience a one-hour balloon flight that offers a unique perspective on Australia’s premier vineyard region.
- Indulge in a gourmet breakfast and champagne celebration at Peterson House, enhancing your unforgettable ballooning experience.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities and convenient carpark access, making your adventure hassle-free and enjoyable.
Multi-award-winning Balloon Aloft has been ballooning in the Hunter Valley since 1980. Located just two hours north of Sydney and forty-five minutes from Newcastle, the Hunter Valley – Australia’s premier vineyard region – offers the perfect backdrop for the flight of a lifetime.
Hunter Valley balloon flights begin at sunrise and take in views of the picturesque wine regions of Pokolbin, Lovedale, Rothbury or Broke. Balloon flights last approximately one hour and are followed by a delicious gourmet breakfast and champagne celebration at the famous Peterson House winery and Restaurant.
Can cater the daily sunrise balloon flights for individuals, corporate groups or intimate VIP flights.
Itinerary highlights
Flights over the Hunter Vineyards
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating).
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
Operation information
Balloon Aloft Hunter Valley
In 1980, Balloon Aloft offered the very first passenger balloon flights in Australia and over 40 years later are still delivering the highest quality balloon flights and service.
Balloon Aloft sunrise flights depart daily and take in spectacular views from some of Australia’s most scenic locations including the Hunter Valley.
All flights conclude with a traditional champagne celebration and gourmet breakfast.
Balloon Aloft gift vouchers are available for purchase and can be open-dated and can be used at any of the New South Wales locations for that extra flexibility.
When it comes to service, Balloon Aloft aims for the sky!
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Accreditations
- Accessible Tourism Cognitive/Autism
- Accessible Tourism Limited Mobility
- Accessible Tourism Low Hearing
- Accessible Tourism Low Vision
- Accessible Tourism Wheelchairs and Scooters
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Sustainable Tourism Certification by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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