Where Coastline Meets Countryside

Our flight experiences begin early, to make the most of sunrise – the calmest and safest time of day for ballooning. Passengers meet about 1.5 hours before dawn at our designated meeting point at Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, where your pilot and ground crew will greet you with a warm welcome.

As you sign in, feel free to ask questions, use the available facilities, and enjoy a brief introduction to the fascinating history of ballooning. A clear pre-flight briefing will ensure you know exactly what to expect during your adventure in the sky.

Next, hop aboard our comfortable vehicles as we head out to the morning’s launch site, carefully selected by your pilot based on the wind and weather conditions. With years of experience and many locations to choose from, your pilot will find the most suitable launch site to ensure the best flight path.

When we arrive, you’ll see the balloon laid out, ready to come to life. Watching the envelope inflate and rise is a beautiful spectacle in itself – and if you’d like, you’re welcome to help with the setup. Alternatively, stand back and take in the starlit sky, knowing you’re among the first to witness the day unfold. A safety briefing is delivered here, so you’re completely prepared for launch, flight, and landing.

As the first light of day breaks across the horizon, your balloon gently lifts off the ground. The sensation is smooth, almost surreal – there’s no feeling of motion or speed, just the peaceful glide of drifting with the wind.

You may float just above treetops and buildings, catching glimpses of wildlife waking up, or rise to heights of 2,000 feet or more, where the world below becomes a beautiful patchwork. Have your camera ready – this is a view you’ll never forget. Each flight is unique, guided by nature, and perfectly timed to showcase the landscape in its best light. You can expect to be in the air for approximately 1 hour.

Every landing is a little different, and that’s part of the adventure. In calm conditions, the basket may gently touch down upright; with a bit more breeze, the basket might tip on its side – both are completely normal and safe and often met with laughter.

Our ground crew will be there to meet you and assist with the pack-down. If you’re fit and up for it, you can help deflate the balloon, squishing the air out and rolling it up – it’s a fun and hands-on way to wrap up the flight. There’s one last photo opportunity before we return to our meeting place.

Back at Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, your morning continues with a delicious buffet breakfast and glass of sparkling wine, where you can relax, unwind, and share your stories with fellow adventurers. It’s a wonderful way to end your journey – over good food, warm company, and the satisfaction of doing something truly special.

For many, this is more than a bucket-list moment. It’s a peaceful pause, a new perspective, and a memory to cherish forever.