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The latest from Balloon Aloft

Check out the latest Balloon Aloft happenings, upcoming events and learn a little bit more about our team and hot air ballooning in general.

28 September 2023

Balloon Aloft launches Accessible Flights

Local tourism operator, Balloon Aloft launched a new wheelchair accessible hot air balloon over the Hunter Valley yesterday.

10 March 2023

Best Ways to Propose in the Hunter Valley

Looking for a truly unforgettable proposal idea? Look no further than the picturesque Hunter Valley wine region.

8 January 2023

Top Places to Stay in the Hunter Valley

Thinking about a weekend away in the Hunter Valley but not sure where to stay?

23 September 2022

What are Ballooning Competitions ?

The Balloon Aloft flight team includes a number of championship winning pilots. They are often asked about what’s involved in competitive hot air ballooning and what it takes to do well in the sport.

Sunrise Balloon Flight
19 August 2022

What time is my balloon flight?

Waking up before sunrise is not most people’s idea of fun, so why do we make hot air balloon flights so early?

27 July 2022

Just how big is a hot air balloon?

Hot air balloons are a lot larger than you probably think. At the height of a 9 storey building, the largest balloon in our fleet is also one of the largest hot air balloons in Australia with the ability to lift up to 24 passengers.

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Hot Air Ballooning is a weather dependent activity. The Flight Voucher option you have chosen can be rescheduled to another date in the event of a weather cancellation but is NON-REFUNDABLE in the event of weather or pilot determined cancellation, passenger cancellation or change of mind but does not exclude the purchaser from their automatic guarantees under the Competition and Consumer Act, as set out in our terms and conditions. With this ticket type you cannot cancel or reschedule your flight within 72 hours of your flight time.

If you require a refundable ticket option, please take a look at our Flexi Ticket.

Hot Air Ballooning is a weather dependent activity. The Flexi Ticket option you have chosen can be rescheduled to another date in the event of a weather cancellation. This ticket option is 100% REFUNDABLE in the event of a weather or pilot determined cancellation. An admin fee may apply to any cancellations before your flight date but this ticket cannot be cancelled/rescheduled within 72 hours of your flight time.

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