The 7 Best Balloon Flights with Champagne in Australia

1.Melbourne sunrise balloon flight & champagne breakfast

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon with 5 Star Champagne Buffet Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 30 reviews · from $322

Meet before sunrise at The Star Gold Coast, ride to the launch site, then float for about an hour above Gold Coast beaches, waterways, Surfers Paradise, and the hinterland. A pilot handles the flight while you take in the quiet views. Return for a hotel buffet breakfast with Champagne, then transport back to your hotel.

“Bought this for my wife for her 30th birthday. Pick up from our hotel was smooth and swift. Driver was very friendly and helpful and multi-lingual. From our hotel it was a short 15min drive to the take off location and then we were off. The pilot Read more”

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6.Hot Air Balloon Flight, Sparkling Wine & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $232Best value

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup, then fly for about 30 minutes above Queensland’s Scenic Rim. Pilot Jay and the crew handle the flight and landing, followed by sparkling wine, a certificate, and a $130 Premium Digital Photo Pack. You should be back in time for much of your day, though transport can sometimes run longer than four hours.

“The hot air balloon was great. Our group was smaller so it wasn't a cramped experience and we had plenty of room to move around our section and take in all of the views. The pickup was easy and direct from our accommodation (Beachcomber) but it did take a little longer than expected. We were probably out for a total of 6/7 hours instead of the advertised 4 hours, but regardless it was worth it. I'd definitely recommend!”

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7.Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight 5-Star Champagne Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $373

Meet at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne for a luxury Mercedes transfer to your sunrise balloon flight. You will float over the Yarra, MCG, Eureka Tower, Royal Botanic Gardens, Westgate Bridge, and Brighton bathing boxes. Pilot Chris has pointed out landmarks and explained the flight clearly. Return for a private Collins Kitchen breakfast with champagne.

“Amazing experience with spectacular views. Detailed safety explanation and reassurance about take off and landing. Floating above the city as the sun came up was the best feeling. Chris was knowledgeable about the area and pointed out all the landmarks. Landing was gentle despite being on the side! Back for a great breakfast with attentive staff and multiple choice. Would do this again without question.”

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