The 15 Best Yarra Valley Hot Air Balloon Flights

1.Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $355Our pick

Meet before dawn at Pullman Melbourne on the Park or choose a pickup package, then help launch a Global Ballooning Australia balloon. Fly for about an hour over the Yarra Valley, receive digital photos and a flight certificate, and add breakfast at Balgownie Estate.

“This trip was great! The staff was excellent preparing and explaining everything to us before and during the flight. The views are breathtaking and they even have a gopro taking pix of you during the flight which was nice. Steve was an outstanding pilot making sure we learned about ballooning and that we enjoyed ourselves. The 3am start time was a little rough but that’s a small price to pay for this adventure. You get to help a little with preparing for the flight and packing up afterwards which was actually fun. I recommend the buffet breakfast at Balgownie Estates afterwards - the food was tasty though after being up…”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · from $369

Meet before dawn for a roughly one-hour Liberty Balloon Flight above Melbourne. You may see the MCG, Museum, CBD, and sunrise from the basket, then help pack up the balloon. The small group has up to 12 people, with optional hotel pickup, breakfast, and photos at extra cost.

“Everything is good for me second but I’m exciting after I got happy good experience 👌thanks baloon team 😊”

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3.Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $426

Meet at Pullman Melbourne On The Park before dawn for a safety briefing and roughly one hour in the air with an experienced pilot such as Eddie, Steve, Darius, Dave, or Tim. Watch Melbourne wake below you, help pack the balloon if able, and add a buffet breakfast with sparkling wine when booking.

“This was my favorite part of our trip! The ride was gorgeous!!! The guide took pictures of our group so we got to take home some great photos! The weather was beautiful and the champaign breakfast was great! This is something you'll remember forever! Great way to view beautiful Melbourne!”

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4.Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight plus 5-Star champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $377

Rise above Melbourne in a small group of up to 10 with BalloonMan, drifting over the Yarra River, MCG, Eureka Tower, Royal Botanic Gardens, Westgate Bridge, and Brighton bathing boxes. The 3 to 4-hour experience includes pickup, a wicker-basket flight, and a 5-star champagne breakfast.

“We had booked the trip and it was cancelled due to the weather. I am sincerely appreciated the Balloonman team, the organizer, who always kept in touch with us til the refund granted.”

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5.Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $364

Meet at The Hotel Windsor before dawn, ride to the launch field, help prepare the balloon, then float above Melbourne with pilots such as Dan, Nick, or Pete. Expect about one hour in the air, views of the CBD, MCG, Yarra River, parks, and gardens, and a landing away from the launch site.

“What a way to end our holiday (literally on a high and flew home that morning!) Fantastic experience and amazing 360 views.”

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6.Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $356

Join BalloonMan for a 3 to 4 hour hot air balloon flight above Melbourne, with pilots such as Chris, CJ, Paul, and Richard. Expect city views, in-flight photos, a maximum of 10 people, and a return to 42-44 Russell Street. Breakfast is not included.

“It's no doubt that this balloon ride is the highlight of our family trip! The team was nice and it was not so cold as expectation. Thank you for a fantastic experience :))”

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7.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $360

Meet at Sofi’s Lounge at the Sofitel, or choose CBD, Southbank, or Docklands pickup. Pilot Dom and his crew guide a sunrise balloon flight over Melbourne’s CBD, with views of the MCG, Flinders Street, Eureka, and the Yarra River. Optional breakfast and champagne follow.

“We had a really enjoyable trip. Everything was well explained by Dom.”

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8.Hot Air Balloon Flight & Buffet Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 4h 30m · from $363

Meet your English-speaking pilot before sunrise for a one-hour flight over the Yarra Valley. Help inflate and pack away the balloon, hear practical flying commentary, receive digital photos and a flight certificate, then enjoy a buffet breakfast at Balgownie Estate.

“We enjoyed the trip very much ! Mr Brian is very experienced and we felt so safe. Mr Bambi can’t be more awesome !!! We also enjoyed the process of “keeping” the balloon - eye opener ! The breakfast was nice (and Champaign) too !”

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9.1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · from $393

Meet your pilot and crew at Pullman Melbourne on the Park before dawn, help inflate the balloon, then float for about an hour over Melbourne’s parks, gardens, and sports grounds. Wind decides your route, so a city crossing is not guaranteed. Add a champagne breakfast for $35.

“The team is polite, energetic, and always willing to help. The weather was a little bit cloudy, but the view was still stunning.”

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10.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley + Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $341

Meet pilot Brian and the Liberty crew at 5am at Rochford Wines, then ride to a wind-selected launch site for a one-hour sunrise flight over vineyards and misty hills. Help pack the balloon after landing before a continental breakfast back at the winery.

“Had an amazing morning flying over the Yarra valley. Brad drove us out there and was super friendly and helpful, and Brian our pilot did a fantastic job and was very entertaining.”

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11.Yarra Valley Balloon Flight + Breakfast & Melbourne Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $365

Meet before dawn at Federation Square, ride to Rochford Wines, then follow pilots Brian, Ben, or Darty to a wind-selected launch site. Help inflate the balloon before a smooth one-hour flight over vineyards, the Yarra River, and rolling hills. Finish with a continental breakfast and Melbourne drop-off.

“🚀 Just had the most epic experience with Liberty Balloons! Brian, Ben, and Darty killed it 😎. The flight was super smooth and the sunrise over the Yarra Valley was absolutely stunning. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable adventure! Would happily fly with them again! 🌅🎈.”

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12.Hot Air Balloon with Breakfast & CBD Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 6h 30m · from $383

Meet your pilot before sunrise, help inflate a balloon, then float for about an hour over vineyards, farms, rivers, and historic towns. Global Ballooning provides commentary, GoPro flight photos, a digital certificate, and breakfast at Balgownie Estate, with return transfers from Pullman Melbourne on the Park.

“Staff worked well to ensure our safety and timeliness of the itinerary. They also helped to take nice photos! The hot air balloon ride was smooth and enjoyable. Do take note that some or all of us have to help with set-up / keeping the hot air balloon (when we landed it was in a lovely field with cow poo) so please wear appropriate shoes. I personally enjoyed the experience! Minus one star for the buffet breakfast, not worth the top up as selection was not great (plus some were not refilled after it ran out, probably as it was close to closing time) and service ended around 30 min…”

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13.Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Yarra Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $297Best value

Meet at Chateau Yering Hotel at 5:00 am for transfers to the launch site, balloon inflation, and a roughly one-hour flight above the Yarra Valley. Go Wild Ballooning provides a pilot, flight certificate, and emailed photos, with an optional champagne breakfast at Sweetwater Cafe.

“First time ballon experience & it’s fantastic. The pilot & the crew are the best & we have lovely view of sunrise in Yarra Valley. Must try experience 👍”

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14.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $395

Meet at Sofi’s Lounge in the Sofitel or choose pickup from a CBD, Southbank, or Docklands hotel. Pilot Dominic and the small crew prepare you for a gentle sunrise flight above Melbourne’s CBD, followed by an optional champagne breakfast and in-flight photos.

“Det hele er så godt, morgenmad efter tur er fantastik. Pilot er god til at fortælle og forberede os inden turen. Det er måske lidt for klimt at have 10 personer i hver balloon.”

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15.Balloon Flight at Sunrise with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $401

Meet pilot Peter and crew at the Windsor Hotel before dawn, help inflate the balloon, and spend about an hour drifting over Melbourne, the Yarra, parks, and the MCG. A 30-minute transfer each way and breakfast at the hotel complete this four-hour experience.

“Breakfast was good but unorganized. Flight was amazing! Didn’t realize I was going to have to work and get dirty. Had fun but just wasn’t expecting it.”

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