This year and the last has been a roller-coaster ride and while we may not be able to make it to Cappadocia this year just yet, who said we can't have a dreamy hot air balloon ride right here in our own backyard?
To make it easy for you, we've listed down our favourite spots (and arguably, the best spots for the 'gram, too) for hot air ballooning in Australia that you can easily book on Klook.
QLD
1. Brisbane
This hot air balloon Experience comes with Round-trip Transfers & Vineyard Champagne Breakfast, so it doesn't get better than this. You'll be above the gorgeous Queensland countryside first thing in the morning, way up in the air, taking views of the ocean and mountainous terrains.
2. Gold Coast
Keen to watch the majestic sunrise over the Gold Coast hinterland from 2,000 ft above?! The 360-degree panoramic views of sprawling vineyards, Mt. Tamborine and Lamington National Park will leave you in awe with this one.
3. Cairns
This hot air balloon experience comes with free digital photos, so no need to worry about the 'gram, all you've gotta do is focus on taking in the spectacular views over the magical Atherton Tablelands with its country landscape and tropical fringed mountains.
It's one of the best value-for-money deals we have on Klook, so book away!
NSW
4. Hunter Valley
The classic trip to the Hunter will be best topped with a sunrise hot air balloon flight! You'll leave at sunrise and fly over the wine regions of Pokolbin, Lovedale, Rothbury, or Broke. After your ride, you can opt in to have a delicious gourmet breakfast and fancy ol' champagne.
5. Camden Valley
If one day you wake up, and you're itching to get away from the city, Camden Valley is a great choice as it's only an hour's drive from Sydney CBD.
Start your morning right and take in the stunning views over the surrounding country landscape as the sun rises over the horizon in Camden Valley - we swear you won't regret it one bit. After the ride, treat yourself to a hot and hearty breakfast at the Camden Valley Inn to complete your morning.
VIC
6. Melbourne CBD
Did you know that Melbourne is one of the very few lucky cities where hot air balloon flights are allowed to fly over?
Melbourne is a lovely city (as always), but when you are able to see it at sunrise from the vantage point of a balloon flight you will experience it in its full splendour! Seeing the Yarra River meander through the city, past the Australian Open Tennis Centre, the massive MCG, the many parks and gardens so beautifully kept, and the sunlight twinkle off the windows of the modern buildings will stay with you for your entire life.
7. Yarra Valley
What's better than wine? Wine + a hot air balloon flight! That's exactly what you can do in Yarra Valley and we can't recommend it more. There's nothing like ascending hundreds of feet up in the air and getting a birds-eye view of the vineyards. Complete the experience with a champagne brekkie after the flight, yum!
8. Geelong & Bellarine
This hot air balloon flight takes you above the Barrabool hills where you can take in the amazing views! Magical balloon flights over or close to Geelong take place regularly at sunrise, which is the safest and most awe-inspiring time of day. At this time of the morning, the landscape slowly comes to life as you drift along, held in a timeless capsule with views of the urban and rural landscapes around Geelong.
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