Overview
Lift your spirits with the golden glow of sunrise peeking above the Hunter Valley hills - experience the magic and romance that is ballooning.
- Meet the pilot and help inflate the balloon
- Spend approximately 1 hour in the air floating above the Hunter Valley
- Celebratory breakfast and toast at Peterson's Champagne House
- Commemorative flight certificate as a memento of your trip
- Choose the voucher option and add a gift pack, including a personalised message card and video reveal.
Product Details
Your adventure begins with a short drive to the balloon launch site.
There are over a dozen sites, and the one you launch from depends on the wind direction and air temperature. Once there, you can help the pilot inflate the balloon or sit back and watch as it inflates.
As the new day dawns, you ascend into the sky in a colourful hot air balloon, gently floating in the breeze above treetops at heights of up to 2000 feet.
You'll fly over wine country, hills, rivers, forests, and farmland of the Hunter. No matter what area you fly to, the views are breathtaking, and you will see how vast each area is once you are aloft.
After approximately an hour floating in the air, you'll land to enjoy a traditional breakfast at Peterson's Champagne House.
Need to Know
Ballooning is weather dependent. A pre-flight weather check is provided the night before with the pilot. If your flight is cancelled, it will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient date.
Allow 3 to 4 hours for the total experience. Includes approximately 1 hour in the air.
Available all year round on weekends and weekdays. Flight briefing take place approximately 1 hour before dawn and lift off with the sunrise.
Valid for one.
You can expect to share your balloon flight with between 4 and 16 people.
Ballooning is suitable for 8-year-olds and over. An adult must accompany all children. We do not fly pregnant women over 12 weeks. We need to know of any back, hip or knee problems.
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear for a balloon flight?
How many people can join a hot air balloon flight?
The number of participants in a hot air balloon flight varies by operator and package. Some baskets carry 10, 12, 16, 20, or even 22 passengers, while others have minimum group requirements or offer private flights. Check the details for your chosen flight to see the exact capacity and whether the experience is shared or private.
What weather is required for ballooning?
Weather plays a crucial role in hot-air ballooning, as flights depend heavily on suitable conditions. Calm winds, clear skies, and stable atmospheric conditions are ideal for safe and enjoyable flights. Pilots may postpone or reschedule flights if the weather is too windy, rainy, or otherwise unsafe, ensuring passenger safety is always the top priority.
Reviews
Absolutely amazing experience. Stunning views and an amazingly smooth ride. Highly recommend to anyone.
A Dalziel
