Avon Valley: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight & Champagne Breakfast

Summary

Early morning balloon ride over Avon Valley with breakfast

You’ll start before dawn as the crew preps your hot air balloon near Northam. Watch sunrise spill across Avon Valley while floating quietly above fields and streams. After landing (with a few laughs), enjoy a champagne breakfast with your group before heading back—there’s something quietly thrilling about seeing Western Australia wake up beneath you.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the sound — not silence exactly, but that muffled hush you get before dawn, broken by the crew’s voices and the soft hiss of burners. Standing in the cold grass outside Northam, I could smell damp earth and something sweet, maybe hay from nearby fields. Our pilot, Mark (who’s apparently flown all over WA), handed me a rope to help hold the balloon while it inflated. Didn’t expect it to be so huge — or for my hands to feel numb so fast. Someone joked about needing coffee before flying. I laughed but honestly agreed.

Climbing into the basket was awkward (I’m not tall), but once we lifted off, everything just… slipped away. The Avon Valley looked almost unreal from up there — green fields cut by silver streams, cows like dots below us. There was this moment when the sun cracked over the hills and everyone went quiet except for one couple whispering in French behind me. Mark pointed out a flock of cockatoos skimming the treetops; he said if you’re lucky you’ll spot kangaroos too, but I only saw sheep. Still, I’ll remember that view for a long time.

Landing was bumpier than I’d pictured (someone squealed; not saying who). Afterward, we piled into a van and drove back to their hangar for breakfast — eggs, bacon, toast, fruit, and actual champagne. The group felt lighter somehow, swapping stories about where we’d come from or how nervous we’d been before takeoff. The whole thing lasted maybe four hours? Hard to keep track when you’re running on adrenaline and bubbles. Anyway, if you’re thinking about a day trip hot air balloon flight in Avon Valley from Perth or Northam — well, I still think about that sunrise sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunrise balloon flight and breakfast

• Arrive at the hangar
• Meet pilot and crew
• Travel to launch site
• Watch balloon inflate
• Board the balloon basket
• Fly over Avon Valley at dawn
• Enjoy panoramic valley views
• Land and return to crew
• Have lavish champagne breakfast

Top questions

How early does the Avon Valley hot air balloon flight start?

The flight begins before sunrise; guests meet at the hangar while it's still dark.

Is breakfast included after the hot air balloon ride?

Yes, a champagne breakfast is served after landing at the hangar.

Where does the hot air balloon launch in Avon Valley?

The launch site is near Northam in Western Australia's Avon Valley region.

How long does the entire experience last?

The full tour lasts around four hours including setup, flight, and breakfast.

Are there any health restrictions for this tour?

This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

What’s included

Your morning includes transport to the launch site near Northam before sunrise, a guided hot air balloon flight over Avon Valley with an experienced local pilot and crew handling all logistics, plus a full champagne breakfast served at their hangar after landing.