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15 Balloon Flights in Australia Worth the Day

26 tours  ·  from $232 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 balloon flights justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride - Watching a balloon come alive
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Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride

2.Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 575 reviews · from $355

Review of the Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands, with sunrise views, hotel pickup, flight tips, and honest value advice.

“The driver and the bollon pilot where good and very informative of what they where doing and the area , and would recommend you to recommendtanyone”

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Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos - One peaceful hour above the vineyards
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Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Return Transfers - Watching the balloon inflate before takeoff
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Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Return Transfers

Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast) - The 5 am start requires real planning
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Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

Alice Springs: Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight - Watching the balloon come alive
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Alice Springs: Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight

8.Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 243 reviews · 4 hours · from $258

Float above Alice Springs at dawn, spot kangaroos, admire the MacDonnell Ranges, and toast your Outback flight with sparkling wine.

“The whole experience was phenomenal from the minute we were picked up at our hotel. Jason, Kylie & Matt were super friendly & only added to our experience. The balloon flight itself was absolutely amazing & the champagne & nibbles were a lovely ending to an unforgettable morning!”

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Brisbane's closest Hot Air Balloon Flights - City & Country views - 1 hr flight! - The 4:00 am start and meeting at Ipswich
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Brisbane’s closest Hot Air Balloon Flights – City & Country views – 1 hr flight!

9.Brisbane’s closest Hot Air Balloon Flights – City & Country views – 1 hr flight!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $355

Float above Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and Great Dividing Range on a sunrise balloon flight with breakfast and sparkling wine.

“It was something to tick off their bucket list and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience, company was great with information of the area they went across and breakfast was a great treat to top off the morning.”

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Hot Air Balloon Flights Geelong (The Great Ocean) + Breakfast - Watching the balloon come to life
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Hot Air Balloon Flights Geelong (The Great Ocean) + Breakfast

Melbourne: Balloon Flight at Sunrise - Before sunrise at The Hotel Windsor
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Melbourne: Balloon Flight at Sunrise

11.Balloon Flight at Sunrise

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

Float above Melbourne at sunrise on a one-hour hot air balloon flight with city views, expert pilots, CBD pickup, and weather-flexible booking.

“Wow, such an awesome experience! We had a blast! Highly recommend it, especially to be able to see Melbourne from a bird point of view!”

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Byron Bay: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast - Meeting at The Farm Byron Bay
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Byron Bay: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

13.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 4h 30m · from $261

Rise over Byron Bay at sunrise, then enjoy a cooked breakfast at Three Blue Ducks after a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight.

“Amazing definitely recommend, in the sky for ages lots of fun helping set up and put away, breakfast was lovely and the crew were friendly chatty and informative, if in Byron do it”

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Melbourne: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience - Meeting at the Sofitel or arranging CBD pickup
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Melbourne: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience

14.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience

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

Float over Melbourne at sunrise, spotting the MCG, Yarra River, and skyline on a three-hour balloon ride with optional pickup and breakfast.

“Had a wonderful experience it was so breathtakingly beautiful. Dom was amazing at this job. Would love to know if he ever did any balloon trips in the UK. Really had the most memorable experience. Thank you”

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Cairns: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Transfers - What the balloon flight feels like
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Cairns: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Transfers

15.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 5 hours · from $350

Float above the Atherton Tablelands at sunrise on a hot-air balloon flight from Cairns, with transfers, photos, breakfast, and sparkling wine.

“The time of the tour eapexkally in the sky could have been longer Also, better breakfast options given the journey started early in the morning would be appreciated”

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