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Melbourne by Hot Air Balloon with Balloon Sunrise, Australia |
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Cost: Melbourne by Balloon - Unforgettable! Your hot air balloon flight over Melbourne will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. You glide silently with the wind and watch in excitement as the city of Melbourne wakes below you. Balloon Sunrise guarantees you the best possible flight over Melbourne – as we have done safely for more than 60,000 passengers since we were established in 1986! We take pride in what we do and have one very simple and successful philosophy; and that is “customer service, value for money, dedicated professional staff and a commitment to safety”. All our experience gained over the years is there to make your hot air balloon flight something you will recall with pleasure and excitement for years to come. As you float like a bird and look down from on high you really do see why Melbourne is such a sensational place to live and work. The magnificent parks and gardens, the spectacular skyline in the dawn, the Arts Centre spire, the challenge of Federation Square, the bulk of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the peaceful green of the Botanic Gardens, the hum of the rush hour traffic and through the middle of everything the Yarra River, winding its way from the leafy suburbs out past the industrious harbour and Westgate bridge to the shining waters of Port Phillip Bay. Everything is recognisable but yet everything is different. Even your own back yard is transformed from above and charged with the romance of hot air balloons. Who would believe that a simple wicker basket, the whoosh of the hot air burners and 200 years of history could weave such a spell on you. Then the excitement of landing. The preparations under the expert guidance of your experienced pilot, the anticipation, the uncertainty - which of those parks is our landing spot today? A gentle touch down and you are safely back on ground - and ready to celebrate with the best gourmet champagne breakfast in Melbourne . Even helping to pack the balloon and gear away is fun - and it gives you an appetite for your delicious breakfast. A Spectacular Flight An Enjoyable Flight Our meeting point for all flight departures is the main foyer at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. Parking is available under the Grand Hyatt Melbourne off Russell Street. From the meeting point we drive you to the chosen take off point in our minibuses rather than using the industry standard off-road vehicle - a much more comfortable way to start the day. At the other end of the morning the same minibuses bring you back to the Grand Hyatt Melbourne to enjoy a 5-star gourmet champagne breakfast. The pilot you have flown with will join you to chat about what happened on today's flight. Finally you leave with a host of memories - and your very own Diploma of Ballooning as a tangible reminder of your daring in the air and the great time that you had. Melbourne's weather...
Every morning several hours before dawn one of our pilots is checking the weather forecasts and the wind readings from several weather stations around Melbourne to make a decision if the weather is suitable for ballooning. For you this means you may not get up in the air on exactly the day you had hoped to fly with us. Please be patient: A Melbourne balloon flight is sensational and the wait for an excellent morning is always worth your while. Flight Confirmation Please Note: For convenience and to avoid phone line congestion this will be a pre-recorded message. Where to Meet Breakfast Non-flying guests are welcome to join you for breakfast. The cost is $35 for adults and $25 for children under 12. Please make breakfast reservations the day before the flight and at that stage we can give you some idea of what time breakfast is likely to be. |
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