As Australia's capital city, Canberra is not short on great scenery or experiences. Treat yourself (or someone else) to a hot air balloon ride over the city. Here are the top options for taking to the air.
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| Experience | Location | Duration | Extras/inclusions | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Air Ballooning over Canberra - Midweek | Canberra City | Experience length: 3 hours Flight length: 45 minutes |
| Redballoon |
| Hot Air Ballooning over Canberra - Weekend | Canberra City | Experience length: 3 hours Flight length: 1 hour |
| Adrenaline |
| Hot Air Ballooning over Canberra for 2 - Midweek | Canberra City | Experience length: 3 hours Flight length: 45 minutes |
| Redballoon |
| Hot Air Ballooning over Canberra for 2 - Weekend | Canberra | Experience length: 3 hours Flight length: 1 hour |
| Adrenaline |
| Canberra Hot Air Balloon Flight with Hotel Transfers | Canberra | Experience length: 3 hours Flight length: 1 hour |
| Experience Oz |
RedBalloon
Up to 10% off Canberra hot air balloon flights with code
Available on select travel dates when you spend a minimum of $300. T&Cs apply.
Klook
Up to 12% off Australia flight experiences
Available on select dates on hot air balloon flights and scenic flights. Destinations include Melbourne, Hunter Valley, Byron Bay, Sydney, Whitsundays, Gold Coast and more.
RedBalloon
Get 5% off activities with code
Available when you spend a minimum of $250 on activities such as hot air balloon flights, rally driving, skydives, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
10% off activities with code FD300
Available on select dates on destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives and high teas. T&Cs apply.
The pick-up spot for hot air ballooning experiences in Canberra is conveniently located in Canberra City.
The flight height depends on the strength of the wind. You can expect to fly at approximately 3,000 feet above the ground.
Children aged six years and older can participate in a hot air ballooning experience.
You should wear comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes. As the experience starts early in the morning, it's recommended that passengers wear layers of clothing that can be removed as the sun starts to rise and it gets warmer. It's also encouraged to wear a hat as it can get warm standing next to the burner.
Yes, as long as you keep all of your belongings inside of the basket.
No. For safety reasons, pregnant women 12 weeks and over are not permitted to fly.
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