Global Ballooning Australia

Global Ballooning Australia

Global Ballooning Australia
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City ToursBalloon RidesSightseeing ToursAir ToursDay Trips
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
Global Ballooning Australia have shared a sunrise with over 100,000 people since 1992. Operating 364 days a year (weather permitting), gently float over the world’s most liveable city or the countryside. When you choose Global Ballooning Australia you know you are flying with Victoria's most celebrated hot air ballooning business. You will enjoy award winning daily sunrise hot air balloon flights over Melbourne City, Yarra Valley & Mansfield, experiences recognised multiple times by the Victorian tourism industry that resulted in Global Ballooning Australia being inducted into the Hall of Fame as the best Tourism Operator in the state. Ballooning over Melbourne is a truly unique experience as it is one of very few cities in the world that can traversed in a hot air balloon. To enjoy the best of Victorian country side, ballooning over the Yarra Valley is one of Victoria's most spectacular winery regions or Mansfield, located at foothills of the Victorian Alps with spectacular scenery.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023

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Andrew M
Singapore27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Super well organised, fabulous pilot, gorgeous views and a superb landing. An absolute highlight, thank is Jacob and team!
Written 16 March 2024
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Trudi-Boffy
Perth, Australia17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A well organised team with great communication.
Loved watching the whole experience from the balloons being filled to assisting to pack them away at the end.
My daughter who had it on her 30 things to do before she’s 30 list, had a great time. I joined her and had a wonderful time, not nervous at all. A fantastic experience and a lovely buffet breakfast which was very tasty
Thank you to you all you do an amazing job.
Written 15 March 2024
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diane
Pittsburgh, PA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
everything was perfect. i brought my 85 year old mom on this flight. the staff couldn’t have been better. from start to finish they always made sure she was ok. from getting off the bus to getting in and out of the balloon.
Written 15 March 2024
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Roz P
Traralgon, Australia5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Absolutely amazing experience.
Early start but what an incredible experience. Fantastic pilot, the views are incredible & the breakfast is a perfect way to finish the experience.
Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful flight & morning.
Written 14 March 2024
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1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
Getting on a balloon was one of the reasons I chose Melbourne.
A Japanese pilot, Sanshiro, has worked for Global Ballooning company as a pilot, and one Japanese TV introduced him a few years ago. The movie attracted me and led me to Melbourne.
But I am afraid of heights; I was annoyed for a long time about whether I would attend.

Finally, I got in the basket; it was scary. But departing was so smooth, and I didn't feel any shaking. After a short time, the scare had disappeared. The time went by so fast, and it finished. But as time went on, the feeling of excitement grew bigger. It became a precious experience for me.

Sanshiro-san concentrated on flying, and he was excellent. I talked with him after breakfast; he was so gentle and friendly. The staff worked confidently and pleasantly, making me feel fantastic. Thank you all. See you.
Written 6 March 2024
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We are thrilled to hear that you loved your balloon ride with San and the team. Safety is our number 1 priority and we take it very seriously. I will pass on your positive feedback to all involved in making your flight a success. And we are so pleased that you chose Global Ballooning Australia for your hot air ballooning adventure. Thank you for taking the time to review us, we would love to fly you again kind regards, Danielle and the GBA team
Written 11 March 2024
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Billie-Jane K
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had the best experience with it being our wedding anniversary.
Fantastic pilot Eddie he showed us Melbourne at it's best on a beautiful morning.
Highly recommend this adventure.
Written 1 March 2024
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We are thrilled to hear that you loved your balloon ride with Eddie and the team. I will pass on your positive feedback to all involved in making your flight a success. And we are so pleased that you chose Global Ballooning Australia for your hot air ballooning adventure. Thank you for taking the time to review us, we would love to fly you again kind regards, Danielle and the GBA team
Written 11 March 2024
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137gale
St Kilda, Australia2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
What an absolutely fabulous experience. From getting collected from the hotel and returning afterwards, everything about it was great. The experienced staff made everyone feel welcome and involved. Seeing the sunrise while gently floating above the wineries was awesome. I would highly recommend this experience.
Written 28 February 2024
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We are thrilled to hear that you loved your balloon ride with Global Ballooning. Seeing the sunrise from a balloon is such an awesome experience, we are so pleased that you got to experience this. I will pass on your positive feedback to all involved in making your flight a success. And we are so pleased that you chose Global Ballooning Australia for your hot air ballooning adventure. Thank you for taking the time to review us, we would love to fly you again kind regards, Danielle and the GBA team
Written 11 March 2024
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Al E
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
WOW - amazing sunrise hot air balloon flight.
Eddie the pilot, navigated the ballon and was, well experienced, confident and fun and was always happy to answer any questions. Very organized and professional.
We had a very smooth flight throughout, including the takeoff and landing. The whole experience was magical - so peaceful and the views were stunning.
Wind - or rather the lack of - meant we didn't fly over the city, but the views were still spectacular and we got to see the sunrise.
The communication about the weather and whether the flight was going ahead was spot on, and the app provided lots of useful information and updates.
It was great fun helping to get the balloon filled and packing up too, and my husband was able to join the ground crew while I was on the flight, and he thoroughly enjoyed helping Nick follow our balloon to the landing site.
Couldn't fault my first ever hot air balloon flight - everything was very organized and professional, would highly recommend Global Ballooning!
Written 26 February 2024
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We are thrilled to hear that you loved your balloon ride with Eddie and the team And we are so pleased that you chose Global Ballooning Australia for your hot air ballooning adventure. Thank you for taking the time to review us, we would love to fly you again kind regards, Danielle and the GBA team
Written 28 February 2024
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Suzanne B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Amazing. From start to finish. Perfect flight stunning scenery and a beautiful sunrise over the Yarra Valley. Perfect.
Written 26 February 2024
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We are thrilled to hear that you loved your balloon ride over the stunning Yarra Valley. And we are so pleased that you chose Global Ballooning Australia for your hot air ballooning adventure. Thank you for taking the time to review us, we would love to fly you again in one of our other magnificent locations kind regards, Danielle and the GBA team
Written 28 February 2024
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Mary ann T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Our balloon ride at sunrise over the Yarra Valley was jaw droppingly spectacular. The mist rolling over the valley with the sun rising was amazing. Scarlett our pilot was very experienced and when the time came for our landing, she just floated us down to the ground . If I could give this family owned and operated business 25 stars I would .
Written 25 February 2024
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We are thrilled to hear that you loved your balloon ride with Scarlett and the team. I will pass on your positive feedback to all involved in making your flight a success. And we are so pleased that you chose Global Ballooning Australia for your hot air ballooning adventure. Thank you for taking the time to review us, we would love to fly you again kind regards, Danielle and the GBA team
Written 28 February 2024
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