Avon Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

Rise before dawn and drift over farmland and vineyards as the sun breaks across the valley.

A hot air balloon flight over the Avon Valley departing from Perth with early-morning hotel pickup, a one-hour drive to Northam, and a full breakfast after landing. You can help with the balloon setup if you want hands-on involvement, or simply float and watch the sunrise light the valley. The guide speaks English and Spanish. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight and breakfast

• Pickup from Perth
• Drive to Northam in Avon Valley
• Experience hot air balloon flight at sunrise

The experience

The day starts early: a driver picks you up from your Perth accommodation and heads north toward Northam, just over an hour away in the Avon Valley. You leave before sunrise so the balloon can launch in the first light. The drive itself is part of the setup: time to settle in, ask questions, and watch the landscape shift from suburban Perth into open farmland and vineyard country. The air-conditioned vehicle means you arrive fresh, not rushed.

Once at the launch site, you meet the balloon crew and the guide. If you want to help with the inflation and tether work, you can. The experience is hands-on for anyone who asks. If you'd rather just step into the basket and float, that's the choice too. The balloon lifts off before the sun clears the horizon, and for the next hour or so you drift over the Avon Valley as it wakes up: vineyards, farmland, scattered homesteads all catching the first light. There's no engine noise, no rush. You're drifting like a cloud, and the guide points out the landscape below and answers what you want to know.

After landing, the crew packs the balloon while you sit down to a full breakfast. The kind that makes the early start feel worth it. Then the drive back to Perth, where you arrive mid-morning. The whole outing runs 6 to 7 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Perth in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• round-trip transport to and from Northam.
• full breakfast after landing.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• the option to help with balloon setup if you choose.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 18 Apr 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 44

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Liberty Balloon Flights - Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Geelong and the Avon Valley (Perth)

Is this one for you?This is a shared flight with other passengers, so you're splitting the experience and the cost with a small group. If you want the balloon to yourself, you'd need to book a private charter separately. This version works for anyone who's happy to float alongside other travelers and doesn't mind the early start for the sunrise payoff.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I help inflate the balloon, or do I just ride?

You can participate in the setup if you want: helping with inflation and tether work is part of the hands-on experience. If you'd rather skip that and step straight into the basket, the crew handles everything and you simply float.

What time does the balloon launch from Northam?

The balloon launches before sunrise so you catch the first light over the valley. You leave Perth early enough to reach Northam in time, which is why pickup happens in the pre-dawn hours.

Is breakfast included after the flight?

Yes, a full breakfast is included after landing. You eat while the crew packs the balloon, then return to Perth by mid-morning.

How far is Northam from Perth, and how long is the drive?

Northam is just over one hour away in the Avon Valley. The drive is in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup from Perth included.

What is the Avon Valley like from the air?

The Avon Valley is farmland and vineyard country dotted with homesteads. From the balloon you see it all laid out below as the sunrise light spreads across the landscape: no crowds, no noise, just the drift and the view.