These are the hottest hot air balloon rides around Australia

You can fly high with a scenic hot air balloon ride while keeping a clean conscience with these amazing options around the country.

Two hot air balloons fly above the Avon Valley in WA.
  • Deborah Grunfeld
  • October 2019

Float high above the ground and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the landscape below. These four options are serene – and green.

Windward Balloon Adventures, Avon Valley, WA

It’s only a 90-minute drive from Perth but it feels like you’re a world away from the city, hovering over the scenic Avon River.

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Global Ballooning Australia, Yarra Valley, VIC

Imbibe views of the vineyards, an hour from Melbourne, then take a tour of the wineries.

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A hot air balloon flies above vineyards in the Yarra Valley in Victoria.
Soar above one of Victoria's most spectacular wine regions on a balloon ride.

Fly Me to the Moon, Brisbane, QLD

Great name, great ethos. This company prides itself on being the first Australian hot air venture to adopt an eco policy.

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Balloon Aloft, Byron Bay, NSW

Try to decide which is more delicious – being one of the first to see the sunrise in Australia or a post-flight breakfast at the renowned Three Blue Ducks.

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So if you’d like to see the stunning Australian landscape from a different point of view, fly up, up and away with these four amazing hot air balloon experiences.