Highlights
Experience breathtaking beauty of Yarra Valley with panoramic vineyard views. Enjoy expertly guided flights with stunning sunrise views!
About This Deal
Ever wondered what it's like to see the world from a bird's eye view? Imagine drifting gently above lush vineyards at sunrise. With hot air ballooning, experience unforgettable scenic views and capture stunning photos while floating through the skies.
What We Offer
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Famous Yarra Valley Vineyards for One, Two, Three, or Four People:
Itinerary:
- Meet in the Yarra Valley. The exact meeting location will be provided the evening before your flight.
- Enjoy coffee and tea while completing your flight documents.
- Meeting time is typically about an hour before sunrise, though it varies throughout the year. Your pilot will confirm the exact time the evening prior. For details, check the Preparing for the Flight page.
- Fly with an experienced Blue Skies team, who has been ballooning over Yarra Valley vineyards since the 1990s. Your pilot will highlight key points as you drift over vineyards and paddocks in the peaceful early morning air.
- The Yarra Valley's stable climate, perfect for producing award-winning cool climate wines, also offers ideal conditions for hot air ballooning.
- Pilots agree that a crisp, clear morning flight over the Yarra Valley vineyards is a top-tier experience.
- Multiple launch sites across the Valley allow flights to pass over vineyards and land near the Yarra River, close to Yarra Glen township.
- After the flight, return to the meeting point for a champagne toast, with the option to stay for a delicious breakfast.
- Be sure to leave time to visit local wineries and sample your favorite varieties.
Why You Should Grab This Offer
Blue Skies Ballooning is a boutique operation specializing in intimate hot air balloon flights over the Yarra Valley vineyards, northeast of Melbourne, and the Murray River and Rutherglen wine region near Corowa, north of the Murray. With a team of experienced professionals, they've been offering flights in the Yarra Valley since 1990, expanding to the Murray region in more recent years. They are passionate about sharing the unique ballooning experience, with each flight offering breathtaking views and new adventures. Their approach blends personal attention with a commitment to fun and safety, ensuring a memorable experience for all.
Fine Print
- Expires 6 months after purchase.
- Bookings subject to availability, book early to avoid disappointment.
- Appointment required. Call 03 8418 3187; provide Coupon Code.
- Your pilot will advise the exact meeting time and check-in details for your flight by text on the evening before your flight.
- Entire tour time is approximately four to five hours – exact times may vary.
- If the weather outlook is uncertain, your pilot may contact you in the early hours to confirm if the flight will proceed or be canceled.
- If unsuitable conditions prevent flying, your booking will be transferred to another day. Please see terms and conditions.
- Groupon bookings are limited to six passengers per day on weekends.
- Vouchers for this offer are limited and subject to availability.
- Not valid with any other offer or promotion run by Blue Skies Ballooning.
- This activity is not recommended for international or interstate guests in Victoria for one day or on a short-stay holiday as vouchers are non-refundable.
- Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- You must be able to stand for the duration of the flight and enter or exit the basket independently.
- Please contact Blue Skies Ballooning for additional information. Weight restrictions apply; Blue Skies Ballooning will contact you prior to your flight to confirm the weight of each person flying on the day.
- Pregnant ladies are not permitted to fly.
- It is extremely important to arrive on time.
- Dress requirements apply. Please check here for what to wear on the day.
- Solid shoes must be worn – high heels and thongs are not acceptable for ballooning, and scarves must be securely tucked inside jackets or not worn on the launch field.
- Safety and flight quality are our top priorities.
- Failure to show or arrive on time for the scheduled flight will result in ticket cancellation with no refund. See terms and conditions on the website.
- A rebooking fee and name transfer fee apply within 24 hours of the scheduled flight unless canceled or changed by Blue Skies Ballooning.
- Being unfit or intoxicated before the flight, as determined by the pilot or crew, will result in ticket cancellation with no refund. See the website for terms and conditions.