Liberty Balloon Flights Geelong
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- Sunrise balloon flights of about an hour over Corio Bay, the Barwon River and the farmland around Geelong
- Guests can help inflate the balloon at the launch site and roll it up again after landing
- Every flight finishes with a buffet breakfast and sparkling wine back in central Geelong
About Liberty Balloon Flights Geelong
Liberty Balloon Flights runs sunrise hot air balloon flights from central Geelong. Guests meet about an hour and a half before dawn at a hotel on Ryrie Street, sign in, hear a briefing and then ride out to a launch field the pilot chooses that morning from the wind. Depending on the breeze, the balloon may lift off in Geelong or out near Murgheboluc, Bannockburn or on the Bellarine. Anyone keen can help unroll and inflate the envelope before lift-off, and the flight then lasts about an hour, climbing as high as 2,000 feet or skimming low over trees. From the basket you can take in Corio Bay, the Waterfront, the Barwon River winding through farmland, Port Phillip and, on clear days, the You Yangs. Landings vary with the breeze, and the basket sometimes tips gently onto its side, which is normal. Afterwards the crew packs the balloon away, with guests welcome to help squeeze the air out. Everyone heads back to central Geelong for a buffet breakfast with sparkling wine, and the whole morning takes three and a half to four hours. Flights run all year, weather permitting, and are busiest from November to March. Groups of friends can fly together for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and graduations, and workplaces can book half-day corporate flights tailored to the team.
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What time does the Geelong balloon flight start?
Flights take off at sunrise, so the meeting time usually falls between 4:30am and 6:30am depending on the season. Your exact time, directions and a map pin are sent before the flight.
Where do we meet and is there parking?
Passengers meet at the Holiday Inn & Suites on Ryrie Street in central Geelong, and the crew drives everyone to the launch site. Street parking is free until 9am, after which a two-hour limit applies.
How much does a flight cost?
Adult flights over Geelong are $422 per person. The price covers the briefing, transfers, roughly an hour in the air, the buffet breakfast and a keepsake fridge magnet.
Can a group or workplace book a flight together?
Yes. Friends and family can share the basket for a celebration, and corporate teams can book a half-day balloon experience that includes helping set up and pack down the balloon.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Ballooning depends on safe wind and weather, so every flight is confirmed on the morning. Flights run year-round when conditions allow, with the most settled weather usually from November to March.
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Astromich T
2 months ago
Had my maiden balloon flight with Liberty in Melbourne. The pilot, Nick is very experience and fun at the same time, ensuring the safety landing protocol for all passengers. Rob making sure all passengers are onboard an…
Jen Vondeling
6 months ago
What an awesome well organised experience! Dan and Robert were wonderful. Very professional and inspiring. Made our flight journey around Geelong calming, they were chatty, a bit of humour thrown in to put you at ease. W…
Happy one
6 months ago
Such an amazing experience! Dan and Robert were awesome and I felt very safe during the whole journey! Views spectacular, with a sunrise like you can never see from the ground 🥰
Jessica Suttar
7 months ago
This was an amazing experience! 5 stars all the way to Nick and the crew for helping us have a safe and enjoyable flight. The views were amazing! Their transparency in communication made us feel safe and their hospitalit…
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