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We meet at Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, 40 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220. Where you can easily park your car. From here you will jump into our vehicles, which will drive you to the chosen launch site for that day. The inflation of a balloon will take approximately half an hour and passengers are welcome to help us with easy tasks, making the experience very interesting for those passengers who enjoy a bit of activity. Once ready, we will take off and fly for approximately one hour using the winds to navigate directions to a good landing site. The pilot will fly at different heights, sometimes low and slow, at other times nice and high to get the views and no, you WILL NOT feel height sick…trust us on that one. Ballooning is a gentle sport and, funnily enough, you do not have the feeling of depth which is what makes people scared of heights. It is extremely, extremely unusual for anybody to be nervous during a flight…it is more like “I don’t know what I was worried about!!” kind of feeling.
After we have landed, we all help in packing away the balloon and drive you back to our original meeting location for a will deserved breakfast.
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong VIC 3220
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I love Melbourne , and haven’t been here for 20 yrs, after graduate from Melbourne Uni.
Nick and Dartagne were very personable.
Took my daughter for her 9th birthday, will absolutely be back!
All in all, fantastic experience. Would highly recommend giving it a go and flying with liberty.
From the early morning check-in to the moment we gently landed, everything was exceptionally well organized and professionally managed. The team was warm, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable and safe throughout the entire journey. Liberty Balloon Flights is known for its focus on safety and passenger experience, and that was evident from start to finish.
Watching the sunrise over Melbourne while floating peacefully above the city was simply breathtaking. Seeing iconic landmarks, the Yarra River, parks, and the city skyline from such a unique perspective was an experience that words can hardly describe. The flight itself was incredibly smooth, calm, and relaxing.
What impressed me most was the professionalism of the pilot and ground crew. Their knowledge, attention to detail, and passion for ballooning made the experience even more enjoyable. Every member of the team went above and beyond to ensure that guests had a fantastic time.
I would highly recommend Liberty Balloon Flights to anyone visiting Melbourne or looking for a special way to celebrate an occasion. It was an unforgettable adventure and undoubtedly one of the highlights of my trip to Australia.
Thank you to the entire Liberty Balloon Flights team for creating such wonderful memories. I look forward to flying again someday.
What an unforgettable experience hot air ballooning over Melbourne CBD! From start to finish, everything was seamless and well-organised. Pilot Pete and driver Brad were absolutely amazing—professional, friendly, and made us feel completely safe and at ease the entire time.
The views were nothing short of spectacular. Floating over the city as the sun rises is something you truly have to see to believe. Every step of the process, from pickup to drop-off, was clearly explained with care, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
I’ve shared a few photos on my social media and had so many people asking what it was like. Honestly, all I can say is — JUST BOOK IT! You won’t regret it. Highly, highly recommended.
PS: also here for the raffle haha, friends and family jealous I went, so hopefully I get lucky to share this experience.
This is such an iconic Melbourne experience that everyone needs to do. I was lucky enough to see these magnificent balloons float by my hotel room just adding to the excitement that I was going to be part of. I truly enjoyed everything about my flight and will always remember and cherish this unforgettable experience. Waking up at 3:30AM is not a problem when you have something like this to look forward to. Also, being part of the balloon setup and breakdown just added to the overall successful experience. It was far worth it and I will do again when I visit Melbourne!
Nick (pilot) and Brad were fantastic!
Highly recommend Liberty balloon ride.
Peter and the crew had clear experience and a good sense of humor. Everyone was very patient and helpful and my mother and I had a great time. I plan on doing this again in the future with my husband and I would be happy to get Pete again.
Was very nice to see a perspective of Melbourne I've never seen before.
I wish all the team a lot of successes.
From start to finish, everything was seamless and professional. Our driver Brad was friendly, punctual, and made the early start feel easy and relaxed. He kept the mood upbeat and explained what to expect, which was really appreciated.
Our pilot Pete was outstanding — calm, confident, and clearly very experienced. He explained the process clearly, pointed out landmarks during the flight, and made the whole experience feel safe while still being exciting and memorable.
The views were breathtaking and the flight itself was smooth and peaceful — easily one of the most memorable experiences we’ve had. Highly recommend Liberty Hot Air Balloons, and if you get Brad and Pete, you’re in excellent hands.
Would do it again in a heartbeat. 🎈
Nick, our pilot was great. Friendly and informative and a perfect landing.
We got very lucky with the weather, beautiful views over the city including the sunrise over the MCG.
Our meet time was 4:15am for the 6am sunrise then we were back at the hotel by 8am.
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