Gently float across the Hunter Valley countryside and vineyards, rolling hills and farmlands early in the morning finishing at an unknown destination, purely on the whim of the breeze followed by a gourmet breakfast. This is what awaits you with this Hunter Valley Gourmet Hot Air Balloon Flight. The rolling countryside of the Hunter Valley reveals itself as you rise above the farms with horses and cattle crazing, kangaroos bounding in packs below.
Hunter Valley Gourmet Hot Air Balloon is both picturesque and tranquil and you hear very little sound from the awakening Hunter Valley countryside below.
On the Day of your Hunter Valley Gourmet Hot Air Balloon Adventure:
Generally in the warmer months we meet at 5am and during the cooler months 6am. All passengers are required to check in the last work day prior to their flight to ensure they know the correct meeting time and location. The meeting time for your hot air balloon flight will change depending on what time the sun rises.
Meet at the confirmed time and are taken in our vehicles to the launch site, which is determined according to the winds on the day.
You are then welcome to help us with the inflation of the balloons, which takes about 20 minutes.
The Flight is one Hour and there are in-flight Champagne celebrations
Souvenir Flight Group Photo which will be emailed to you
You are invited to enjoy the company of your pilot,crew and fellow aeronauts for breakfast at the Redsalt Restaurant, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley.
Diploma of Ballooning Flight Certificate
RESTRICTIONS:
To take part in this hot air balloon flight you must be able to get in and out of the basket, and stand up for the duration of the flight, approximately 60 minutes. Pregnant women cannot participate in ground activities relating to inflating and deflating the balloon and are not
permitted to fly in the balloon.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR:
Casual outdoor clothes are best and try not wear anything white. It
no colder in the balloon than it is on the ground so avoid overdressing.
You should wear sturdy flat-heeled shoes... a cap and sunglasses are
also recommended. Dont forget to bring your camera as the hot air
balloon provides a unique platform to take pictures from.
WEATHER:
Hot air ballooning is weather dependent and all passengers are asked to
check in the last working day prior to their flight and once again 90
minutes prior to the meeting time for a last minute weather check. If the hot air balloon operator cancels the flight, it will be reschedule for another day. You cannot change or cancel a flight within 7 days of the flight date.
TIME:
Meet about 30 minutes before first light. The operator will tell
you the precise time when you check in on the last work day before the
flight. The experience will take around 4-5 hours. This includes the flight as
well as the setting up and packing up of the balloon and breakfast.
BREAKFAST:
Other members of your family or friends can book breakfast even if they did not take the experience. The cost is $30 per person, this can be purchased below. Breakfast consists of bacon, egg, sausage, mushrooms, toast OR muesli, fresh fruit and yoghurt, plus juice, tea/coffee and champagne!