Hot Air Balloon Rides in Melbourne
You're traveling, but you can pretend you're commuting - on the most peaceful mode of transport we can think of: a hot air balloon. It's an early wake-up call to be sure, but when you're drifting a few hundred feet in the air watching the sunrise, we reckon you'll be glad for it.
In the city, you can trace the curvy line of the Yarra River as it snakes past the mighty 'G' (the 100,000-seat Melbourne Cricket Ground), Birrarung Marr Park, Federation Square, the maze of train tracks at Flinders Street Station, and the busy Docklands before emptying into Port Phillip Bay. Along the way you can pick out landmarks such as the Arts Centre (aka 'The Pie and the Sauce Bottle'), the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Rialto Towers, and the elegant, World-Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building. In the wine country, you'll float over the rolling vine-covered hills of the Yarra Valley. Keep your eye out for those sparkling postmodern chateaux and see if you can catch the scent of the crush.
Viator has a few ways to get you lighter than air over Melbourne and the Yarra Valley, along with many more things to do in Melbourne.
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Yarra Valley
Fly for approximately one hour over the beautiful Yarra Valley and its vineyards, completing the experience with a sumptuous champagne breakfast at Fergusson Winery.
Sunrise Balloon Ride over Melbourne
Fly for for approximately one hour over Melbourne in a hot air balloon. You may fly over the CBD, or you may head over the inner suburbs, parks and gardens to discover why Victoria is labeled the Garden State.
Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour including Hot Air Balloon Ride
Experience an exhilarating balloon ride as the 'Chandon' balloon soars over the majestic Yarra Valley. Be guided through a private tasting at the family-owned and operated De Bortoli Winery followed by a visit to Coldstream Hills Winery for wine tasting.
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