About this tour
An hour-long hot air balloon flight over Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, followed by a buffet breakfast at the Holiday Inn. You'll see farmland, the Barwon River, Port Phillip Bay, and on clear days the You Yangs and ocean beyond. Flights depart from multiple launch sites (Geelong, Murgheboluc, Bannockburn, or Bellarine Peninsula) depending on wind conditions, with the best availability November to March. Round-trip transport from your accommodation or a meeting point is included.
Highlights
- One hour floating over rolling farmland, coastline, and the Barwon River
- Launch site varies by weather—Geelong, Murgheboluc, Bannockburn, or Bellarine Peninsula
- Clear-day views extend to the You Yangs and ocean horizon
- Buffet breakfast at the Holiday Inn follows your flight
- Vehicle transport to and from the launch field included
- Operates year-round; peak season November to March
- Just over an hour from Melbourne—easy day trip option
- Flight insurance included; suitable for most fitness levels
What to expect
You'll be collected by vehicle and transported to the launch site (location depends on wind and weather that morning). The crew will brief you on the flight and assist boarding the balloon basket. You'll spend roughly an hour aloft, drifting over Geelong's patchwork of suburbs, farmland, the Barwon River, and Port Phillip Bay's coastline; visibility determines whether you'll see the You Yangs or ocean views. After landing and a quick debrief, you'll return by vehicle to the Holiday Inn in Geelong for a buffet breakfast. The whole experience runs around three and a half hours from collection to finish. Note that there's no on-board toilet, so plan accordingly before launch.
What travellers say
- Unique perspective of Geelong's diverse landscape—farmland, river, coastline in one flight
- Flexible launch sites adapt to daily wind conditions
- Relaxed pace—one hour airborne suits those avoiding adrenaline sports
- Convenient to Melbourne; doubles as a day trip or overnight stay
- Insurance bundled; transport and breakfast included
- Early start required; dawn or morning launch times
- Weather-dependent; cancellations or reschedules may be necessary
- No toilet on board; brief flight window creates tight timing
- Not suitable for pregnancy or cardiovascular health concerns
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone seeking a calm, scenic experience above Victoria's coast and farmland—families, couples, and older travellers included. Don't book if you're pregnant, have cardiovascular concerns, or have dived in the past 24 hours. Weather is critical; flights operate year-round but are cancelled in high winds or poor visibility, and peak availability is November to March. Expect to wake early for a dawn or early-morning launch. The experience is weather-dependent; wind conditions determine which of four launch sites you depart from, so flexibility is essential. Transport and breakfast are included; no restroom on board.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.