The 7 Balloon Flights with Champagne in Australia That Earn Their Seat Price

1.Melbourne sunrise balloon flight & champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $400Our pick

Meet at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins for an early private-car pickup and sunrise flight over the MCG, Yarra River, Shrine of Remembrance, and Flinders Street Station. Pilots including Viktor, Mitch, and Dom handle the flight, followed by breakfast at Sofitel. Children aged six and older may fly.

“A very memorable experience, a magical morning and highly recommend. It was certainly a bucket list item ticked off, and I look forward to my next one already. Professionally managed by Viktor and Mitch, thanks guys!”

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2.Yarra Valley sunrise balloon flight & champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $336

Meet in Yarra Glen or arrange private Melbourne hotel pickup for an early hot-air-balloon flight over wineries, hills, and valleys. Your pilot points out the Yarra’s highlights as the sun rises. The 4 to 5-hour outing ends with a complimentary champagne breakfast at a country club.

“Excellent trip! Really enjoyed it. Shout out to Brian and the team of the rainbow balloon. You guys rock!”

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3.Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight plus 5-Star champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $377

BalloonMan takes you above Melbourne for a 3 to 4-hour hot-air-balloon flight with views of the Yarra River, MCG, Eureka Tower, Royal Botanic Gardens, Westgate Bridge, and Brighton bathing boxes. The experience ends with a substantial buffet and 5-star champagne breakfast. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at 10.

“We had booked the trip and it was cancelled due to the weather. I am sincerely appreciated the Balloonman team, the organizer, who always kept in touch with us til the refund granted.”

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4.Bendigo Premium Balloon Flight plus buffet champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $357

Rise before dawn at Lake Weeroona for a small-group BalloonMan flight over Bendigo. Expect a weather-led route, pilot commentary, in-flight photos and video, hotel pickup, and a hot buffet breakfast with champagne at Quality Hotel Lakeside. Flights last about 3 to 4 hours overall.

“Let’s start by saying Melbourne is a beautiful city to take a hot air balloon ride in. And, having watched the balloons many times, BalloonMan has the best looking balloon. And he is also here to make sure you get your photos! Paul took the greRead more”

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5.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon with 5 Star Champagne Buffet Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 30 reviews · from $322

Meet at The Star Gold Coast before sunrise, ride with an experienced pilot for about an hour over beaches, waterways, Surfers Paradise, or the hinterland, then return for a hotel buffet breakfast with Champagne. Hotel pickup is available from selected locations, and the group can reach 48 people.

“The trip was cancelled by you because of bad weather, then you changed the trips of air ballon 2 days later while i was already in Melbourne, please refund my money as in your policy, if you are such as a professional and trusted travel company”

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6.Hot Air Balloon Flight, Sparkling Wine & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $232Best value

You’ll get hotel pickup, a scenic morning balloon flight over the Scenic Rim, a sparkling wine toast, certificate, and premium digital photos. Pilot Jay and the crew handle the flight and ground work, with return to your hotel planned within four hours, though weather and pack-up can extend the outing.

“Great tour, Jay our pilot and the rest of the crew have been amazing. Very smooth from pickup to drop off. I would definitely recommend the experience!”

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7.Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight 5-Star Champagne Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $373

Meet at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne for a sunrise balloon flight over the Yarra River, MCG, Eureka Tower, and Royal Botanic Gardens. Pilot Chris points out landmarks from the air. After the flight, return by Mercedes-Benz bus for a five-star champagne breakfast in Collins Kitchen.

“The start was very good, we had a superb view of the sunrise and the city. Then we crashed. Fortunately there were no serious injuries, but the company didn't even explain to us what happened, nor did they apologise or make any commercial gesture, which is regrettable.”

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