Melbourne Sunrise Balloon Flight with Champagne Breakfast
Additional Information
Ballooning is an audience participation activity and you will be encouraged to assist with the set up and pack away of the
balloon.
Non-flying guests are able to join the Champagne Breakfast for $30 per adult and $15 for children under 12. Please make breakfast reservations the day before the flight and at that stage we can give you some idea of what time breakfast is likely to be.
Hot air ballooning is weather dependent and all passengers are asked to check in with the pilot the night before for a weather report. If the flight is cancelled due to inclement weather passengers will need to contact Global Ballooning to reschedule.
Please note that departure times vary from 4am-6.30am throughout the year based on Sunrise.
- Included in price:
- 1 hour balloon flight, & hotel transfers.
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- Champagne Breakfast
- What to bring:
- It is an active morning in the outdoors, so wear clothes that can get stained or dirty. Please note: The burners can sometimes drip water mixed with Carbon. Global Ballooning will not be responsible for clothing that is stained or damaged as a part of our adventure activity. Wear clothes as for hiking, including sturdy shoes, warm socks and a cap, plus sunglasses if you wish. - We meet before sunrise so depending on the time of year and weather, it can be extremely cold - Generally it will not be any colder in the air during the flight than on the ground, so wear layered clothing that can be removed as the day warms up - The burners can radiate heat so a hat is recommended - Your feet can get wet and cold in the early morning dew, you may like to bring a change of socks - High-heeled shoes are not suitable - Don't forget your camera and lots of film
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- Children from 6 years and older may participate. Children under 5 years cannot participate. (Minimum Child Age 6-12 yrs)
- Departure points:
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Departure time:
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5:00 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- We meet in the foyer of the Hilton on the Park Hotel, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. Complimentary transfers can been arranged from all central city hotels. Please note that departure times vary from 4am-6.30am throughout the year based on Sunrise.
- Duration:
- The balloon flight lasts approximately 1 hour, the duration of the morning is around 4-5 hours. Meeting time is half an hour before sunrise.
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Global Ballooning
- Destination
- Melbourne
- Departs From
- Melbourne
Tour Description
A sunrise balloon flight over Melbourne is a truly remarkable experience. There are few major cities in the world that can be traversed by hot air balloon and there certainly is no better way to take in Australia's second largest city. In the early morning light you will drift by the array of parks and gardens that make Melbourne the world's most liveable city. As the city comes to life you will look down on some of the cities iconic sporting venues like the MCG, Melbourne Park and Albert Park racetrack. If you are looking for a romantic soft adventure that gives you a peek at city life from a totally different angle then Ballooning over Melbourne is a must.
Balloon flights over Melbourne appeal to people of all ages young and old alike. We offer complimentary transfers from all central city hotels.
Your Melbourne Hot Air Ballooning Experience includes:
* Approximately 1 Hour Balloon Flight
* (Optional) 5-star full buffet champagne breakfast at Hilton on the Park $25 per person (see optional extras).
* Discounted undercover parking at the Hilton Hotel for a flat fee of $5 (this is important as with other operators you could be paying up to an extra $50 for parking on the morning of your flight).
* Complete flight and ground insurance.
* Launch and landing government fees in and around the city
* Piece of mind that you have chosen to fly with Victoria's leading hot air ballooning operator offering the most professional service. You will be in the hands of the most experienced pilots and ground crew in the business.
* A carbon neutral flight - by choosing to fly with Global Ballooning you will be helping to restore biodiversity and essential habitat for native fauna, improve water quality and salinity problems. This is because Global Ballooning is the only Victorian operator to offset our emissions.
* In-flight photography with the opportunity to purchase a souvenir CD compilation and DVD pack after the flight.
* Hotel pick up available for a small fee of $5 (morning pick-up only).
* A beautifully prestented flight certificate.
* A souvenir pack including wine amd cheese tasting vouchers at Domaine Chandon and DeBortoli Wineries.
You'll fly in a hot air balloon for approximately one hour over the City of Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, completing the experience with a buffet champagne breakfast at the Hilton on the Park.
We meet at Hilton on the Park Hotel half an hour before sunrise (you will be advised of the exact time on your confirmation sheet). Your hot air balloon pilot will give you a short briefing. You will then be transported to the balloon launch site where you may help with the launch, or stand back and take pictures. Then away we go, floating gently over the city of Melbourne in our beautiful hot air balloon.
Your balloon flight will last for approximately one hour. After we make our final landing and pack the balloon away, we head back to HILTON ON THE PARK where you can celebrate your morning morning over breakfast.
Prices & Availability
Prices for 21 May 2012.
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Melbourne Sunrise Balloon Flight with Champagne Breakfast
Rates
| Adult | Child | Family | Pensioner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Now | $375.00 | $285.00 | – | $375.00 |