15 Balloon Flights with Breakfast in Australia to Book This Year

1.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Return Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · from $355Our pick

Start with a 4am hotel pickup from Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach, then watch a giant balloon rise over forests, farms, vineyards, and lakes. Your pilot provides live commentary, and the flight ends with balloon pack-up, breakfast and sparkling wine at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards, wine tasting, and an alpaca visit.

“Great experience, Richard our bus driver an offsider was unreal and jay our pilot was excellent. Will be going again!!”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Flights in Perth (Avon Valley) with breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 439 reviews · from $265

Meet in Northam before dawn for a sunrise flight over the Avon River and nearby farm country. Your pilot explains ballooning, helps you feel at ease, and may invite you to assist with setup and pack-down. The roughly four-hour experience ends with breakfast, coffee, and time for questions.

“The ballooning experience was amazing and we were celebrating my daughter’s 30th. The aeronautic staff were awesome. The food included after in Dome was VERY average and they did not offer much of a selection for a celiac (my daughter). Maybe the buffet is not a great idea. Overall great and would go with Liberty again. Natalie”

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3.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Return Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · from $335

You’ll leave Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach before dawn for a sunrise balloon flight over vineyards, forests, lakes, and pasture. The morning continues at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley with a hot breakfast, sparkling wine, cellar-door tasting, and digital photos. Guides such as Rob, Kelly, Gavin, and pilot Dhawal have been praised for friendly commentary and calm professionalism.

“This is the second time we have taken a balloon trip with this company and on both occasions we had an amazing time. The experience was well organised, thoroughly recommend!”

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4.Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · from $369

Meet around 5:00 am, then ride in a small group of up to 12 people to a suitable launch site. Liberty Balloon Flights offers about an hour over Melbourne, with views of the MCG, Museum, CBD, and sunrise. Pilots such as Nick, Dan, and Pete explain each stage, and you may help prepare and pack the balloon. Breakfast costs extra.

“Great information before fantastic flight. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Dan and Thor were great. I know a lot more about hot air ballooning now and will encourage people to have a go😊”

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5.Melbourne sunrise balloon flight & champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $400

Meet at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins for an early balloon flight over the MCG, Shrine of Remembrance, Flinders Street Station, and the Yarra River. Pilots including Dom, Viktor, and Mitch handle the flight, followed by a complimentary champagne breakfast. Children six and older may fly.

“Taller people be warned! If you stand in the middle of the basket (like we did) the top of your head will get hot from the burners! My husband (6'1") had to wear the hood of his coat to avoid the burning/hot feeling. I'm 5'2" and I could also feel Read more”

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6.Hot Air Balloon Flights (Avon Valley) + Breakfast & Perth Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · from $315

Leave Perth at 4:00 am for Northam and a sunrise balloon flight over the Avon Valley. You can help prepare and pack away the balloon before breakfast. The small flight group is capped at 15, with Perth transfers included. Guides may include driver Thor and pilot Dan.

“A fantastic balloon flight. We enjoyed it immensely. Started with predawn balloon prep followed by scenic sunrise from 4000 ft. Well organized and conducted by a trained crew. Well worth the price”

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7.Avon Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $265

Meet Windward Ballooning at 105 Withers St in Northam before dawn. Your pilot and crew take you to the launch site, inflate the balloon in the dark, and guide you over the Avon Valley at sunrise. After landing, return for a champagne breakfast. The flight lasts about four hours in total.

“It is a unique experience, with breathtaking panoramic views! The only cons is the chilly morning and there is not bathroom in the place where we landed. Apart from that, everything is perfect including the breaky.”

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8.Hot Air Balloon Flights Geelong (The Great Ocean) + Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $294

Meet at Rydges Geelong at 5:00 am for transport to the launch field. You’ll help watch the balloon take shape, then spend about an hour above Geelong, the coast, and Bellarine Peninsula before returning for a buffet breakfast. The small group can include up to 22 people.

“We enjoyed the whole thing. Watching and participating in the set up and learning how the pilots work out the course was fascinating.”

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9.Yarra Valley sunrise balloon flight & champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $336

Meet your pilot in Yarra Glen or arrange private Melbourne hotel pickup for an early-morning hot-air-balloon flight over the Yarra Valley. You’ll see rolling hills, valleys, and wineries from above as the sun rises, then return for a complimentary champagne breakfast. Brian and the Rainbow Balloon team are specifically praised in the available feedback.

“Excellent trip! Really enjoyed it. Shout out to Brian and the team of the rainbow balloon. You guys rock!”

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10.Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight plus 5-Star champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $377

Meet BalloonMan in central Melbourne for a 3 to 4-hour hot-air balloon flight over the Yarra River, MCG, Eureka Tower, Royal Botanic Gardens and more. After landing, enjoy a 5-star buffet breakfast with champagne. Pickup is offered, the group is limited to 10, and weather can affect departure.

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11.Bendigo Premium Balloon Flight plus buffet champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $357

Start before sunrise at Lake Weeroona or arrange pickup from a Bendigo CBD hotel, then join a small balloon flight with up to 10 people. BalloonMan provides in-flight photos and video, followed by a hot buffet breakfast with champagne at Quality Hotel Lakeside when included. Flight time depends on weather and wind.

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12.Hunter Valley: Sunrise Balloon Ride with Bubbly Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 3h 30m · from $261Best value

Meet before dawn for a safety briefing and a chance to help inflate the balloon. Fly over Pokolbin, Lovedale, and Rothbury as the sun comes up, then finish with an à la carte breakfast and sparkling wine at Peterson House. Pilots have included Sam, Blake, Byron, Mike, and Rick.

“10/10 once in a lifetime experience Our pilot Sam was knowledgeable & very good A must book for the HV region 🥰”

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13.Byron Bay: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

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

Balloon Aloft takes you from The Farm Byron Bay to a launch site chosen for the weather. Help inflate the balloon, rise above the coast and inland country for 45 to 60 minutes, then return to Three Blue Ducks for a cooked breakfast. English-speaking pilots and ground crew guide the morning.

“Absolutely fantastic. Would highly recommend the whole tour was so well run we felt completely comfortable from the outset. We initially were very nervous. However as soon as we met the whole team we knew we were in safe hands. The hot air balloon was sturdy and we had the best time and got some amazing photographs. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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14.Perth: Avon Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 4 hours · from $276

Meet your pilot and crew before sunrise at Northam’s Farmers Home Hotel. Ride to the day’s launch site, watch the balloon inflate, then float for about an hour over Avon Valley farmland. Pilot Sven and other experienced crew handle the flight, with optional pack-up help and a buffet breakfast afterward.

“Great guide very safely conscious, didn't enjoy the landing on the airstrip runway but apart from that every thing was wonderful. Breakfast was adequate.”

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15.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Buffet Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 4 hours · from $302

Meet at the Sheraton Grand Mirage, ride by coach to the launch area, and spend about an hour floating above the Gold Coast or Hinterland, depending on the wind. You will use Australia’s only walk-in balloon basket, receive digital photos, and return for a five-star buffet breakfast. English and Chinese guides are available.

“Punctual pick up Spectacular views Friendly staff Yummy breakfast All in all a beautiful experience ❤️”

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