Hot Air Balloon Flights
Hot Air Balloon Flights in Melbourne,
Geelong, Yarra Valley & Perth
A Melbourne hot air balloon flight is more than an experience – it’s a gift. Drift with the breeze, watch the horizon glow, and embrace the calm. With Liberty Balloon Flights, your comfort, safety, and enjoyment come first.
Four Places To Leave The Ground
Melbourne
Balloon Flights
Victoria
Geelong
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Victoria
Yarra Valley
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Victoria
Perth
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Western Australia
Liberty Balloon Flights
Welcome to the official website of Liberty Balloon Flights! Embark on a remarkable adventure with us as we float over some of Australia’s most breathtaking regions – Melbourne City, Victoria’s Geelong/Bellarine, and Yarra Valley as well as the Avon Valley near Perth in Western Australia.
Melbourne, From
600 Metres Up
Melbourne is one of the only major cities in the world where you can take a hot air balloon ride directly over the centre of town. A Liberty balloon flight lifts off at first light, drifts across the CBD, the Yarra and the bay, and sets you down somewhere in the suburbs an hour later with the city just starting to wake up.
We fly sunrise every morning of the year that the weather allows, from four launch regions: Melbourne City, the Yarra Valley, Geelong and the Avon Valley near Perth. Everything below is what a Melbourne morning with us actually looks like.
- Meeting Time 4:30am summer 6:30am in winter
- Time in the Air Approx. 60 minutes Plus 30 min of set-up
- Total Experience Approx. 4 hours Start to finish
- Melbourne Flights From $515 Per person
- Flies Sunrise, year-round Weather permitting
How A Melbourne Balloon Flight Unfolds
Five stages, start to finish. The order never changes. Only the launch site does, because the wind picks that for us on the day.
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Meeting times begin around 4:30am in summer and 6:30am in winter, roughly one and a half hours before sunrise. We confirm a convenient meeting spot the evening before and drive you out to the day's launch site from there.
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Because balloons travel with the breeze rather than against it, the take-off point changes daily. Our pilots pick the site each morning from the wind at altitude, so the flight carries you where the conditions are best.
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About thirty minutes of gentle preparation as the envelope fills and stands up in the dark. You're welcome to help. It is a hands-on tradition that connects you to the early spirit of flight, and the best photographs of the morning happen here.
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The rise is so gradual that most people miss the moment they leave the ground. There is no swaying and no drop in your stomach. Though it is hard to believe until you have done it, you will not feel height sick.
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Our ground crew tracks the balloon the whole way and meets you wherever you come down. Guests who choose the Melbourne Balloon Flight with Breakfast package finish the morning at the Hotel Windsor, the grand Victorian landmark on Spring Street, where a sumptuous breakfast is served in one of the city's most beautiful dining rooms. It is a fitting way to come back down to earth.
What You See Over Melbourne
A hot air balloon flight over Melbourne city is a genuinely rare thing. Very few capitals permit ballooning across the centre, and the view repays the early alarm: the towers of the CBD catching the first light while the streets below are still lit, the Yarra threading out toward the docks, and Port Phillip Bay turning silver on the southern horizon.
On a clear Melbourne morning you can usually pick out:
- The CBD skyline: Eureka Tower, Rialto and the Arts Centre spire
- The Yarra River and the sporting precinct around the MCG
- Albert Park Lake and the grand prix circuit
- The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain parkland
- Port Phillip Bay, and the Dandenong Ranges away to the east
- The You Yangs standing up out of the plains to the west
Who A Balloon Ride Suits
Ballooning isn't about adrenaline. There is no rush and nothing to brace against. It is a chance to slow down, watch the sunrise, and take in the beauty below. That makes a Melbourne balloon flight an easy choice for people who would never skydive and never want to.
It is the reason so many of our passengers are here to mark something: a milestone birthday, an anniversary, a proposal at altitude, or a graduation morning. As one guest told us, "Balloons truly enhance nature." We couldn't agree more. Our goal is simply to make your morning extraordinary.
Which Launch Region Should You Choose?
Melbourne and the Yarra Valley are the two flights people most often weigh up against each other. They are genuinely different mornings.
Melbourne City
VictoriaThe city flight. Skyline, river and bay, with the rare chance to drift over a capital city at sunrise. The one to pick if the view you want is Melbourne itself.
Melbourne FlightsYarra Valley
VictoriaVineyards, mist sitting in the folds of the valley, and the ranges behind. About an hour from Melbourne and the softer, more pastoral of the two Victorian flights.
Yarra Valley FlightsGeelong
VictoriaWhere the city edge meets the Bellarine farmland, with Corio Bay below. A quieter morning, and the closest launch for anyone coming from the west.
Geelong FlightsPerth (Avon Valley)
Western AustraliaGranite country, river valley and open bushland north-east of Perth. Our Western Australian launch site, and a completely different landscape to the Victorian flights.
Perth Flights
The Gift of Floating in the Wind
Our flight experience gift vouchers are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings – or simply to surprise someone special.
Each voucher can be used for any of our breathtaking flight options.
Vouchers are valid for 3 years and delivered instantly by email – perfect for both thoughtful and last-minute gifting.
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MELBOURNE BALLOON FLIGHT VOUCHERWe offer gift vouchers for adults and children to experience a Melbourne Balloon Flight. Purchase an open booking card to be given as a gift to loved ones and friends.
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Geelong BALLOON FLIGHT VOUCHERTreat adults and children to a Geelong Balloon Flight with our available vouchers. Give the gift of adventure with an open booking card for your loved ones and friends.
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PERTH BALLOON FLIGHT VOUCHERSurprise adults and children with a Perth (Avon Valley) Balloon Flight using our vouchers. Share the thrill of adventure by gifting an open booking card to your loved ones and friends.
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Yarra Valley BALLOON FLIGHT VOUCHERDelight your loved ones with a Yarra Valley (Victoria) Balloon Flight gift voucher. Soar above vineyards at sunrise and create unforgettable memories with an open-date booking - perfect for any special occasion.
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Hot Air Balloon Celebrations
Celebrate that Special Occasion with Liberty Balloon Flights.
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01 Birthdays
Celebrate your birthday with an unforgettable hot air balloon adventure!
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02 Anniversaries
Celebrate your anniversary with an unforgettable hot air balloon adventure!
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03 Weddings
Celebrate your wedding in an extraordinary way with a hot air balloon ceremony!
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04 Parent's day
A hot air balloon ride offers a peaceful, rejuvenating escape for your parents.
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05 Graduations
Celebrate graduation with a breathtaking hot air balloon flight—adventure, views, and memories await!
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06 Engagements
Make your engagement or proposal truly magical with a hot air balloon experience!
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07 Bucket List
Capture stunning, unique photographs with a hot air balloon photography adventure!
Melbourne Hot Air Balloon Questions
Common Questions
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What time of year is best to fly?
We fly all year round! In Victoria, our peak season runs from November to May. In Western Australia’s Avon Valley, the ballooning season is April to early November, as summer conditions are too hot and windy for safe flying.
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How high will the balloon go?
Depending on weather conditions, balloons can fly up to 2,000 feet (600 metres) or more. At times, we also fly low to take in the scenery just above the treetops.
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How long does the balloon flight take?
The flight itself lasts about one hour, but the full experience – including travel time, setup, pack-up, and breakfast – takes 3.5 to 4.5 hours, or 7 to 7.5 hours for flights including the Perth or Yarra Valley transfer service.
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What should I wear?
Wear comfortable outdoor clothing – no special gear is required. Sturdy shoes (like runners or hiking shoes) are best. Avoid open-toed shoes and heels. A hat or cap can be helpful for warmth and burner heat.
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