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    Hot air balloon

    Hot air balloon experience within Adventure

    All travellers
    41%
    High-yield travellers
    53%
    Premium and luxury travellers
    68%

    About hot air balloon experiences

    Float silently above Australia's stunning landscapes as dawn breaks, experiencing the magic of balloon flight and breathtaking panoramic perspectives. Drift over vineyards, deserts, mountain ranges, and rural valleys as the morning sun paints the world below in golden light. These peaceful aerial adventures offer travelers spectacular photography opportunities, champagne celebrations, and the unforgettable sensation of gliding on gentle breezes high above the earth.

    Who wants it

    Share of surveyed travellers who want hot air balloon experiences on their next trip. Tourism Australia, Future of Demand research, 23,771 travellers across 20 markets.

    All travellers
    41%
    High-yield travellers
    53%
    Premium and luxury travellers
    68%

    Offer hot air balloon experiences?

    We help operators design, price and package the experiences travellers want, and Launchpad sells and manages them once they are live.

    Frequently asked questions

    About hot air balloon experiences

    What does a hot air balloon experience involve?
    Travellers float silently above Australia's landscapes as dawn breaks, enjoying breathtaking panoramic perspectives. Balloons drift over vineyards, deserts, mountain ranges and rural valleys while the morning sun paints the world in golden light. The experience offers spectacular photography opportunities, champagne celebrations and the sensation of gliding on gentle breezes high above the earth.
    When do hot air balloon flights take place?
    Flights take place at dawn, as the morning sun paints the landscape below in golden light. This early timing gives travellers the magic of balloon flight with breathtaking panoramic perspectives and ideal conditions for spectacular photography as they drift peacefully above the earth.
    What landscapes can travellers see from a hot air balloon?
    Travellers drift over vineyards, deserts, mountain ranges and rural valleys, taking in breathtaking panoramic perspectives of Australia's stunning landscapes. As dawn breaks, the morning sun paints the world below in golden light, creating spectacular photography opportunities and an unforgettable aerial view.
    What extras are commonly included in a balloon experience?
    The experience commonly includes champagne celebrations alongside the flight itself, plus spectacular photography opportunities as the balloon drifts above golden dawn landscapes. Travellers enjoy the unforgettable sensation of gliding on gentle breezes high above vineyards, deserts, mountain ranges and rural valleys.