Fly like a bird and experience the start of a brand new day whilst floating in a hot air balloon over the world famous wine region, the Yarra Valley. With stunning views as far as the eye can see, the Melbourne CBD skyline in the distance, the great dividing range & of course many world famous wineries below, the peace and serenity that is so unique to hot air ballooning, will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Allow 3 - 5 hours for the ballooning experience.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Yarra Valley Ballooning Flight time approximately 1 hour Allow 5-6 hours for the ballooning experience which includes -CBD return Transfers Ballooning Breakfast Transfers to the launch site Inflating the balloon Approximate 1 hour flight Landing and packing up the balloon Tranfers back to Chateau Yering Hotel Free car parking at Chateau Yering Hotel Allow an extra 1 hour if you included breakfast in your booking purchase for a leisurely gourmet champagne breakfast in Sweetwater Cafe' at Chateau Yering Hotel
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Yarra Valley Balloon Flight with Breakfast & CBD Transfers lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $397 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:00 AM.
Children aged 6–12 pay from $369, adults from $397.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Go Wild Ballooning.
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It was really great overall super recommend!!! Everything was amazing and we got to see the soso beautiful sunset thqnk you team
Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the views as much as we do, it is a truly incredible experience! - The Team at Go Wild Ballooning
DON'T BOOK THIS COMPANY - 不要预订这家公 - この会社を予約しないでください. Go on the pic here and USE THESE OTHER OPTIONS INSTEAD - I am NOT reviewing the actual Ballon ride as I didn't get to experience it. I am reviewing the {DON'T go wild ballooning} customer service. The Fraser family will do everything in their power to screw you OUT of your money. If you have any issue at all with your flight GOOD LUCK - you are on your own. Really snappy bad attitude (harry and Mia Fraser) will try to SCAM you. BE CAREFUL - DON'T BOOK.
Hello Renata de Oliveira & Adam Miller, While we’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations, we feel it’s important to clarify a few key points for the benefit of others reading this review. We always welcome constructive feedback, but we also believe it’s important to provide an accurate account for the benefit of other customers. We’d also like to address an important concern; while we absolutely welcome constructive feedback, we cannot condone the nature of the communication that followed your review. Our records show repeated contact that was distressing for some of our staff. We take the wellbeing of our team seriously and ask all customers to engage respectfully, even in situations of disagreement. Go Wild Ballooning has been operating safely and professionally for over 36 years. As with all hot air balloon operators, our flights are entirely dependent on weather conditions. We understand how frustrating a cancellation can be, but safety will always come before convenience — and this is made very clear when booking. In your case, your voucher was valid for 12 months and was purchased through a third-party provider. After your two weather-related cancellations, it was your responsibility to rebook and complete your flight within the validity period. You did not reschedule and subsequently you allowed your voucher to expire. Our records show that we offered several options — including a ‘standby flight’ — to help you complete your ballooning experience. Unfortunately, all offers were ultimately declined. While we sympathise with the logistical challenges of travel and scheduling, these are clearly outlined considerations when booking any weather-dependent activity. We’re disappointed by the tone and content of your review, particularly as we did attempt to assist multiple times. Additionally, claims made against members of our team, specifically Harry & Mia Fraser, are unfounded, as there was no communication between you and these individuals. We ask that public commentary remain accurate and fair. Our team remains committed to delivering safe and memorable ballooning experiences to all our future passengers. We wish you both all the best. Sincerely, Go Wild Ballooning Management
If you are thinking of purchasing a gift certificate for a friend/friends as a surprise beware..... Make sure the recipient (and especially companion if purchasing for two) want to actually go ballooning, otherwise it will cost an additional $145 to "change ownership" if one of them can't (not sure if this is in total or per person, was too angry to confirm). I was given a certificate for a flight and breakfast for two as a birthday surprise. My husband was listed as the second party on the certificate, but is terrified of heights and also had open heart surgery not long after I received the gift. I was prepared to use the certificate in order not to waste the significant amount spent by my friends and my sister- in -law agreed to come with me in my husband's place. I was advised by a not very helpful and very unempathetic individual, that "according to consumer law rules", "not ours", the portion "owned " by my husband had to be relinquished in writing and the transfer of ownership to my sister -in- law would cost $145.00. On principal I am no longer going, and so the company gain payment for services unrendered. I'm sure I'm not the first person in this situation and am sorry my friends wasted their money. Hopefully this will help someone planning a surprise in the future to read the fine print and ensure the recipients are happy to go ballooning before they waste their money. This company is there to make money not provide a service and definitely not with a smile. Oh ,and don't call to try and resolve your issue before 9.30am, as they will tell you they only open at 9.30, despite their website and gift certificate stating 9-3. Also don't expect a phone call if there is an issue with making an online booking with your certificate , just a cold email saying your booking was unsuccessful.
Excellent experience. A very well run ground operation and expert balloon pilot. You share the air space with other balloons that makes the views even more special. You can’t go wrong signing up for this trip.
Hi Juan, Thank you flying with us, its great you enjoyed your hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley. We are very lucky to have such wonderful Pilots. Best regards from the Go Wild Team.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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