Yarra Valley Sunrise Flight (no Breakfast or Transfer)
Global Ballooning Australia Pty Ltd - Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley Sunrise Flight
Cost: |
A$990 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
3-3.5 hours
Departure Days:
Daily, excluding 25DEC.
Departure Time:
1.5 hour before sunrise (to be confirmed the evening before flight departure by checking this link (https://www.globalballooning.com.au/yarra-valley/checkin)
Departure Point:
Balgownie Estate - 1309 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen.
Pickup:
Balgownie Estate 1309 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen. Please check link below for the exact pick up time, evening before your flight.
Dropoff:
Balgownie Estate 1309 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen
Meals:
- Not Included.
Not Included:
- Breakfast and Transfers.
On Request
Cost: |
A$990 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
Valid for 01APR26-31MAR27:
- 1 hour sunrise hot air balloon flight over Yarra Valley.
- Complete flight and ground insurance.
- Highly experienced balloon pilot and ground crew with inflight commentary - Launch and landing government fees.
- A carbon neutral flight.
- Flight certificate - In-flight Go-Pro photos - Exclusive luxe balloon magnet keepsake - Digital flight certificate to commemorate your flight
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothing that will not restrict active participation in inflating the balloon or climbing in and out of the basket should be worn. It is an active morning in the outdoors, so wear clothes that can get stained or dirty. Please note: Global Ballooning will not be responsible for clothing that is stained or damaged as a part of this adventure activity.
- Wear clothes as for hiking, including sturdy shoes, warm socks and a cap, sunglasses. Make sure you have pockets with zips so you can keep items safe.
- High-heeled shoes, thongs/flip flops and open-toe shoes are NOT suitable. - Feet can get wet and cold in the early morning dew, so perhaps bring a change of socks.
- Do not bring any bags as these will not be allowed on the balloon. You can leave them in the ground crew vehicle whilst on your flight or leave them at home/in your hotel.
- Depending on the time of year and weather, it can be extremely cold.
- Generally it will not be any colder in the air during the flight than on the ground, so wear layered clothing that can be removed as the day warms up.
- The burners can radiate heat so a hat is recommended.
- Cameras are welcome but are carried at your own risk.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR27:
Global Ballooning's team will meet you at Balgownie Estate. The exact time is given the evening before your flight by downloading the Global Ballooning (safe travels) mobile APP and looking at the update for your specific flight date. You'll get transferred to the launch site. After a short briefing by your pilot, you may help prepare for the launch or stand back and take some fabulous photos while the balloon is being set up ready for flying. Audience participation is recommended but not compulsory. Then away you go! Spend a peaceful hour drifting gently over the Yarra Valley at sunrise by hot air balloon. After landing, the balloon will need to be packed up and again audience participation is recommended but is not compulsory. Global Ballooning will transfer passengers back to Balgownie Estate where they can depart at their leisure.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR27:
Child: 0-5 years inclusive - not catered for.
Child: 6-12 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR26-31MAR27:
- Hot air ballooning is a weather dependent activity which means the flight is not guaranteed to proceed every day unless it is safe to do so. You must download the Global Ballooning mobile APP prior to the night before your flight. By 6pm the night before you will find out: If the flight is proceeding - The exact meeting time. Failure to do so may result in miscommunication and failure to fly, forfeiting your booking altogether. Check if your flight is proceeding in one of two ways:
- 1. Please Download the Global Ballooning APP. This is the primary way to communicate information. You MUST enter your Flight Location and Date to gain information for your particular flight and you can also contact the pilot through the app (if there are any issues).
- 2. Visit the website - https://www.globalballooning.com.au/yarra-valley/flight-update . Visit link from 6pm onwards (the night before the flight) and read the information provided. Please provide up-to-date mobile contact phone numbers - if a guest changes their international numbers to an Australian Mobile number after booking their flight Global Ballooning Australia Pty Ltd MUST be informed. This can also be updated through the Global Ballooning APP if they wish to communicate this information at late notice.
On Request
