Experience the peace and tranquility of lighter than air flight in the hands our experienced and award winning team. We offers guests the enchanting experience of a deluxe sunrise balloon flight over the picturesque Avon Valley, in Western Australia.
Your adventure begins just before sunrise in the departure lounge of the Windward hangar at the Northam Airfield. Following check-in and a hot coffee (or two!), you will be transferred out to the launch site on-board our bus.
At the launch site it's all hands on deck as the pilot and ground crew unload the basket and inflate the balloon.
Once aboard the balloon, your pilot will run through vital in-flight Information including balloon safety and the importance of ballast! We wait a few moments for some final happy snaps and a quick wave to the ground crew before the balloon is released and we drift gently towards the clouds.
Once aloft enjoy the spectacle of seeing the first signs of dawn shed light over the Avon Valley, a glorious patchwork of colours.
Drifting over the valley for up to an hour allows you plenty of time to take in the panoramic views of this rural landscape with its rolling hills, lush green fields and meandering streams.
Flying low over rivers and streams, you can catch a reflection of the colourful balloon shimmering on the water, or pick leaves from the tops of nearby trees!
As you gently float over the fields of the Avon, your Pilot will provide an informative commentary on the region and the activities it hosts, as well as about the history of ballooning and the science behind flying.
After disembarking its all hands on deck once again as you discover the art of repacking the balloon before being taken to the Fountain Restaurant at historic Fitzgeralds Hotel to celebrate your experience in style with a sumptuous breakfast, champagne and certificate of flight presentation by your Pilot.
Testimonials
BOOKED DATE: Sunday 12 December 2010
"Great customer service would definitely use your site again and recommend you to others."
Sheila : United Kingdom
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Northam Airfield, Northam, Western Australia.
STATE
Western Australia
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
Flights take place at sunrise from April to late November. The actual flight duration is one hour plus a deluxe champage breakfast after the flight.
DURATION
Half Day
PARTICIPANTS
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
We operate with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 30 passengers.
GUIDELINES
Minimum age is 8-10 years old. There is no maximum age as long as you are fit enought to climb in and out of the basket and stand unaided for the 1 hour duration of the flight.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Casual clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty and sturdy walking shoes. We recommend you wear a hat and a jacket for the cooler months.
SUNRISE BALLOON FLIGHT IN THE AVON VALLEY (EX688)
To make a booking for this experience, please enter the number of packages required and then click on the 'buy gift voucher' or 'book now' button. Experience Vouchers are valid for 6 Months from the date of purchase.
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Weekdays
$270.00
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Weekends and Public Holidays
$320.00
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