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Melbourne City Balloon Flight at Sunrise, with Optional Breakfast
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MelbourneMelbourne is the largest city in the world where balloons fly over the centre on a regular basis. That is the whole proposition here. Depending on which way the wind is running that morning, flights pass directly over the CBD or close to it, with the towers coming up alongside the basket while the streets below are still almost empty.
Sunrise is the only slot. Ballooning is the oldest form of aviation there is, and from inside it the city sounds different: no engine on board, so what reaches you is trams starting up and the first traffic, heard from a few hundred metres up.
Breakfast is optional. One-way pickup from central CBD hotels is free but has to be arranged in advance.
What's included
- Return transfer to meeting point
- Hot air balloon flight over Melbourne (approx. 1 hour)
- In-flight commentary and guidance
Itinerary
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CBD, Melbourne
CBD, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Complimentary one-way pickups run from central CBD hotels, but they must be booked ahead: call 1800 BALLOON (22-55-66) at least 24 hours before your flight. If in doubt, meet at The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street.
111 Spring St, Melbourne
111 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Street parking is easy on Lansdowne Street, opposite Treasury Place, a five minute walk away, and the EASYPARK app handles payment. Otherwise FIRST PARKING, beside The Hotel Windsor at 34-60 Little Collins Street, has an early bird rate of $23 for the day and $7 on Sundays.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Usually good views of the MCG.
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Melbourne Museum
Good views of the Melbourne Museum, and of the city generally, on most flights.
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Melbourne
The city waking up underneath, in early light, at whatever pace the wind decides.
CBD, Melbourne
CBD, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
111 Spring St, Melbourne
111 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Not included
- Ballooning is weather dependant so we cannot guarantee good visibility on every flight
- Breakfast (available at an additional cost)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Photos/videos (available for purchase)
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Up to 10 travelers per booking.
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en, es.
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