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Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Melbourne from an unforgettable perspective. Our premium hot air balloon flight offers a spectacular journey over the city’s most iconic landmarks. As the morning sun paints the sky, you will soar gently above the Yarra River, marvel at the grandeur of the MCG, and glimpse the shimmering Eureka Tower. 🎈
An Unmatched Aerial Adventure
Watch the city awaken beneath you as you drift gracefully with the wind. Whether you are a local rediscovering your home or a visitor seeing it for the first time, the view from our premium wicker basket is pure magic. It is a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty from a vantage point very few ever get to experience.
The BalloonMan Difference
Our highly experienced team provides a personalised service that prioritises your safety and comfort, ensuring a seamless and memorable adventure from launch to landing. ✨
- Spectacular Sunrise Starts: We aim to lift off just as the sun begins to rise, casting a warm, golden glow over the Melbourne skyline.
- Exclusive Flight Extras: Enhance your journey at checkout with premium options, including a souvenir bottle of champagne, a collector’s Sherrin football, or extra breakfast options. 🥂
Grand Hyatt Accommodation Packages
Make your experience truly exceptional with an exclusive 15% discount on five-star accommodation at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. Stay the night before for a relaxed start, or the night after to let the magic linger.
Obtain the special member rates and global savings with discount code 236840 when booking direct with Hyatt.
Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up
We offer convenient transfers from CBD hotels for all travelling passengers when booked directly with us.
Important Flight Information
Before proceeding, please ensure you have reviewed our full Terms & Conditions. Agreement to these terms is a mandatory condition of purchase. Our Terms & Conditions comply with ACCC requirements and will be strictly upheld. You can read a copy of these terms.
Cancellation and Rescheduling
- We require a minimum of four to eight full business days’ notice to cancel or reschedule your booking, depending on the number of passengers.
- Where refunds are permitted, a $25.00 per person administration fee will be retained from each ticket. Ticketing platform booking fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.
Non-Refundable Additional Fees
Please note that all ticketing platform booking fees and credit card fees are passed on to the purchaser. This includes a non-refundable 1.9% ticketing platform booking fee plus an additional 1.9% credit card processing fee. These are non-refundable.
Bank Transfer Option
To avoid the 1.9% credit card fee, we recommend using the bank transfer option available at checkout. Please ensure the transfer is cleared before your scheduled flight.
Promo Codes
Promo codes exclude breakfast flights, can be used for ticket bookings only, are valid for 12 months, not applicable to gift cards, non-refundable, and subject to our standard terms and conditions.
Bathroom facilities are available at Grand Hyatt.
- If you need to use the bathroom please do so while waiting for departure, as there are no bathroom facilities available at our launch site, and departure time is strictly adhered to.
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- Download Passenger Guide (download file below) to help you get a feel for our procedures and what will happen on the morning of your flight.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Cancellation Conditions
If you need to cancel or change your flight date, Balloon Flights Over Melbourne requires a minimum of three (3) full business days’ notice to refill your places on that date. For groups of four or more passengers, we require a minimum of five (5) full business days’ notice. A business day does not include a weekend or public holiday.
If we cancel a flight due to unsuitable weather or unforeseen reasons, you can re-book your flight for another day or receive a full refund.
Tickets are valid for use 12 months from their date of purchase. Refunds will only be offered within the first six months of the validity period, less a $25pp booking fee.
Gift Vouchers and Discounted tickets, including seasonal specials, are 100% non-refundable.
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Firstly and foremost, I would like to thank Rebeccah for her warm, honest and wonderful communication from the very beginning.
Secondly, I would like to thank Mr Balloon Man himself, Chris, and his Man Friday, Adrian! From the first handshake, briefing, flight, landing and breakfast, these two were professional, knowledgeable, skilled and happy to have a laugh along the way. Thank you both for your expertise, patience and good humour.
If you have ever thought one day or think you might do it — don’t think, just do it!
We were driven to an oval where the decision was made that today was, indeed, going to be our day to fly. From there it was hands-on, photos, another briefing, practising our landing positions (always reassuring!) and then effortlessly, without registering, we were at least 3m high and climbing.
Five balloons, flying in formation, apparently making us look like one little blip on the radar. How cool is that?
Chris knew exactly when to provide some commentary and when to simply say, “Enjoy the ride.” And that is exactly what we did.
As the sun blessed us over the horizon, and the solo singing of a blackbird filled the air, magical balloon reflections of our passing were painted on the water below. It was one of those moments where you realise that you are seeing something you will remember for the rest of your life.
The breeze carried us through the clouds, over the MCG and AAMI Park, where children waved madly from their windows and above the rooftops of Melbourne. Several movies came into mind - one of them Mary Poppins with the roof tops and the other The Wizard of Oz, seeing the city of Oz (Melbourne) just a magical sensory overload.
And then came the landing As the balloon lowered and passed over the treetops, Chris went into action. His skill, knowledge and calmness during the landing was honestly something to be grateful for. It was also very much fun, team effort, with everyone pitching in to help pack up afterwards.
A little tip from me: wear shoes that you don't mind getting damp and perhaps leave the light-coloured top at home! 😂 The grass was beautifully dewy also another tip, maybe take a cap or beanie the heat can be a little warm on the flight, on the top of your head.
Then it was off to breakfast, which I highly recommend.
One small word of advice though — sit down and wait for Chris to order your drinks and give you the rundown, otherwise you may find yourself wandering around, wondering where on earth the waffles, pancakes, omelettes and Eggs Benedict are hiding! 😂
This flight was particularly special for my husband and I as we were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary.
And yes there were times when we had woke at 4:30am and arrived at the pickup destination, only to be told that the flight wasn't going ahead, which was a bother. BUT after listening to Chris explain the different wind levels, conditions and everything that goes into making the decision to fly safely, you become incredibly grateful for his knowledge and experience. You understand that getting people safely back on the ground is far more important than getting them into the sky.
And in between the laughter, banter and the shared experience of beautiful views, we made some wonderful new friends, who were in our lives for a morning, but who we will think of whenever we talk about this day.
“Memories are woven from good times shared ”
Thank you for helping us weave another beautiful piece into our blanket of memories.
Would I do it again? In a heartbeat! Your BEST SPOTTER EVER!! Tracey
I have put up some photos however if you want to see the entire day (instagram mr.bungole) captured our ride with BALLOON MAN perfectly.
Chris and Chris were both incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. They had everything set up in no time and packed everything away just as quickly. Chris is clearly a very skilled balloonist and even captured some fantastic videos for us throughout the experience. With over 30 years of experience, we felt completely safe and in great hands.
We couldn’t recommend Balloon Man highly enough. If you’re thinking about a hot air balloon experience, definitely book with them you won’t regret it. It was an unforgettable morning and one we’ll always remember!
From start to finish, the booking process and communication were seamless and professional, which made everything feel easy and stress-free. On the day, the team were not only highly skilled but also genuinely delightful—so friendly, funny, and full of great energy. They really made the experience feel special.
I couldn’t recommend The Balloon Man more highly. If you’re thinking about doing a hot-air balloon ride, this is the team to go with! 🎈
10 ppl per basket, our group had great staff with CJ our van driver and Paul our pilot. Makes a BIG difference when they share the love of what they do with us. 💪.
Chris piloted the other basket and his group had a proposal on it 💕 (she said yes hehe).
This trip was a b.day present for my sister's 50th last year. We booked the day in Jan specifically for March for the 6am pick up (and not earlier hehe). We also had the Buffet brekky at The Grand Hyatt - OMG worth the over eating for 🤣. If ya don't pay for the brekky in the package they offer it at the drop off 😋.
Wear good shoes (the am fields will be damp), wear a hat or hoodie if the flames get a bit much on the noggin. Two ppl volunteer to help with the inflation of the balloon and we all (able bodied) help with the pack down and away at the end. I enjoyed that aspect of it. With all of us it was quick and easy 💪.
The route is not known until the day. All the balloon companies have hand helds and a What's App group. They drive us out to a llocation (also picked on the day) do a small balloon check of the wind, then all the companies pick the launch site and drive out to it.
Our basket ended up landing shorrt of the landing zone in a golf course. Paul and the other pilots are years and year's of experience and we were always in professional and skilled hands. The only casualties on the day were the disgruntled Golfers we interrupted lolz. The safety procedures are easy and practical in.the basket. Learnt that any time you hear a Balloon landing on a beach or golf course or other non set pick up site - it is always deliberate and 100% for the safer option.
Remember to take it in. It is spectacular ✨️
Insight recommend it.
After soaring gently over Melbourne taking in spectacular views, the journey concludes over a delicious champagne breakfast accompanied by our new found flight buddies! If you have been considering a balloon ride, don’t put it on your bucket list, do it now! Highly recommended.
The experience became even more special with the delicious breakfast at the Hyatt afterwards, which was beautifully arranged and very enjoyable. Overall, it was a perfectly organised and memorable experience that we would highly recommend to anyone looking for something unique and breathtaking
First of many
Chris was an amazing host: super friendly, attentive, and always creating a great vibe for everyone on board.
And seriously, do yourself a favour and book the breakfast option. You won’t regret it! An all-around perfect experience.
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Una experiencia espectacular. Ver Melbourne desde arriba al amanecer es hermoso, la vista y el ambiente son increíbles. Chris fue un gran anfitrión y el desayuno vale totalmente la pena.
We felt safe and supported every step of the way- the champagne breakfast was the icing on the cake- all in all an unforgettable morning and we have no hesitation to recommend this to anyone
We all felt safe and had a wonderful time.
Thanks Chris and Richard for helping us create special memories.
I liked that the experience included being part of the set up and seeing everything that goes into getting these incredible contraptions up into the sky.
This crew have over 30 years of experience, and it shows.
We were part of a group who went to the Grand Highett Hotel for a champagne breakfast afterwards - highly recommend.
Our pilot Chris was an excellent host throughout the setup, flight, pickup and breakfast. Chris provided easy instructions, interesting facts, flew us safely, kept us entertained and made us feel comfortable and welcomed the whole time.
Awesome activity to do for my Mum's 70th birthday.
We felt safe the whole time.
Note: check start time and be at meeting point 30mins earlier. Timimg is around catching the sunrise
PS there's a 5-10min voluntary help in packing the balloon. Everyone helped which made it faster to pack up






















































