The 15 Sunrise Balloon Flights in Australia Travellers Rate Highest

1.Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $355Our pick

Meet before dawn at Pullman Melbourne on the Park or choose CBD pickup, then help prepare the balloon before an hour-long sunrise flight over the Yarra Valley. Wind decides your route. Pilots such as Steve, Jacob, Pato, and Harry add clear safety guidance, while GoPro photos, a digital certificate, and optional Balgownie Estate breakfast complete the morning.

“Amazing way to kick start a new day. Awesome views. An once in a lifetime experience. However, the landing was too bumpy and uncomfortable for me. Spotted some kangaroos fighting in the grassland while waiting to go up the basket. Quite chilly in the yarra valley especially when the wind blows. The kids had fun helping to fold the balloon after the flight. Ended the flight with a hearty hot meal at the Balgownie before the long drive back to the hotel.”

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2.Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · from $265

Meet the crew before dawn for a 30 or 60-minute hot-air balloon flight above the Alice Springs Outback. Watch the balloon inflate, drift toward sunrise with pilots such as Jason or Duncan, look for Red Kangaroos, then help pack up before enjoying sparkling wine, fruit, cheese, and pastries. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“This was amazing! Saw the sunrise over the Outback. Everyone was very professional and we felt very safe. I would definitely do it again.”

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3.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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4.Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $426

Meet at Pullman Melbourne On The Park before dawn for a roughly one-hour balloon flight over Melbourne. Your pilot may be Eddie, Steve, Darius, Dave, or Tim. Expect changing views shaped by wind, a hands-on balloon pack-up, optional champagne breakfast, and GoPro photo opportunities.

“The spectacular views across Melbourne and the quiet. Learning a little about what’s involved with ballooning. Participation was interesting. It was also a little strenuous as a 72 year old holding up the mouth of the balloon for inflation.”

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5.Alice Springs: Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight

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

You’ll leave Alice Springs before dawn for a 30 or 60-minute hot air balloon flight over the Central Australian Outback. The crew handles weather checks and flight safety, then serves sparkling wine, juice, fruit, and light snacks after landing. Pickup is included, and you may help pack away the balloon.

“Book this trip - heaps of fun to see the sunrise over Australia. We were so lucky to see kangaroos hopping through the landscape below. Packing up the balloon afterwards was part of the fun - good snacks after the trip. There were also some nice and useful souvenirs for sale at the end (bring cash or a bank card).”

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6.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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7.Melbourne sunrise balloon flight only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $365

Take an early morning group balloon flight above Melbourne, with hotel pickup and drop-off or a meeting point option. Pilot Dom and ground support Jason help deliver a calm, scenic outing over the MCG, Albert Park, the Shrine of Remembrance, Flinders Street Station, and the Yarra River. Flights last about four hours and suit children aged six and older.

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8.Balloon Flight at Sunrise

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

Meet at The Hotel Windsor before dawn, ride to the launch field, help prepare the balloon, then spend about an hour above Melbourne with an experienced pilot. Look for the MCG, Yarra River, gardens and CBD landmarks as the wind carries you toward a different landing spot. English and Spanish guidance is available.

“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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9.Hunter Valley: Sunrise Balloon Ride with Bubbly Breakfast

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

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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10.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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11.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience

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

Meet at Sofi’s Lounge at the Sofitel, or choose pickup from Melbourne’s CBD, Southbank, or Docklands. After a safety briefing, fly over the CBD at sunrise with pilot Dom or another English-speaking pilot. See the MCG, Flinders Street, Eureka, and the Yarra River from the basket, with optional breakfast and champagne afterward.

“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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12.1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 210 - 270 minutes · from $400

Meet the Global Ballooning team at Pullman Melbourne on the Park about 1.5 hours before sunrise, then rise above Melbourne for roughly an hour. Your pilot provides commentary while you may help inflate and pack the balloon. The flight can pass the MCG, Federation Square, or Albert Park, depending on wind. Photos, a certificate, and balloon magnet are included.

“Was amazing. My pilot Clem was very good and very informative.”

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13.Camden Valley: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight With Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 4h 30m · from $261

Meet the Balloon Aloft crew before dawn, help inflate the balloon, then float above Camden Valley and the Macarthur region at 2,000 feet or more. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary during the roughly one-hour flight. After landing, sit down to a gourmet cooked breakfast. The exact meeting time arrives the night before.

“You can’t book the weather obviously but I think they managed to some how. It was brilliant, safe, efficient, fun, perfect”

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14.Sydney: Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 20 reviews · 10 hours · from $388

Travel from Sydney to the Hunter Valley before sunrise for a 45 to 60 minute Balloons Aloft flight over vineyards and countryside. You can help inflate and pack away the balloon, then enjoy a gourmet breakfast and sparkling wine at Peterson House Winery. Hotel transfers and digital flight photos are included.

“Un moment magique en ballon. Super pilote et une équipe au top”

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15.Geelong: Balloon Flight at Sunrise with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $290

Meet before sunrise at Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, ride to a launch site, help prepare the balloon, and float for about an hour above Geelong, Port Phillip Bay, the Barwon River, and Bellarine Peninsula. Return for a champagne buffet breakfast with your pilot and fellow passengers.

“The whole experience from being picked up to being dropped off for the champagne breakfast.”

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