Hot Air Balloon Flight Perth: Sunrise over Avon Valley

A balloon flight feels nothing like you'd expect from the height.

A hot air balloon flight in Perth's Avon Valley at dawn, where you watch the sunrise light the river and farming landscape below and can help crew the balloon if you want. The experience lasts around four hours with breakfast included; guides speak English and Spanish, and children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight at dawn

• Participate in balloon setup
• Fly across Avon Valley
• Enjoy sunrise views
• Experience peaceful balloon flight

The Experience

You'll launch at dawn so the Avon Valley shows itself in that first light—the river and all the farmland it runs through spread below you as the balloon rises. The flight path depends on the wind direction that morning, so the crew reads the conditions and flies across the valley accordingly. What catches most people is how still and peaceful it feels; the balloon doesn't pitch or sway the way a plane does, and the height doesn't trigger the vertigo you might expect. The whole thing carries the old romance of ballooning—it was humanity's first way of flying, and that spirit somehow survives in what are now very modern aircraft.

If you want to help, you can lend a hand with the crew during setup and landing; it's optional, but it turns the morning into a hands-on shared experience rather than just watching. The flight works as a gift or a way to mark something with family, friends or someone you want to spend the morning with. Breakfast comes after you land, so the day wraps with time to sit and talk through what you just saw.

What’s included

• Hot air balloon flight at dawn over the Avon Valley.
• breakfast after landing.
• optional hands-on help with crew setup and landing.
• guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

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

Is this one for you?The hands-on option makes this worth choosing if you want to be part of how the balloon works rather than just a passenger; book the transfer option if you need pickup from Perth instead of driving to the launch site yourself.

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Top questions

What time does the hot air balloon flight depart from Perth?

The flight launches at dawn so you see the Avon Valley in early morning light; the exact departure time depends on the sunrise that day, so you'll confirm the precise hour when you book.

Can I help with the balloon during the flight?

Yes, you can participate hands-on if you wish—helping the crew with setup and landing turns it into an active part of the experience rather than just riding along.

Is a hot air balloon flight safe if I'm afraid of heights?

The balloon rises slowly and feels remarkably tranquil; most people are surprised at how calm the experience is, and the gentle motion is very different from a plane or helicopter.

What's included in the hot air balloon flight price?

Breakfast is included after you land; the flight itself covers the four-hour experience from launch through landing and the meal that follows.

Can children go on the hot air balloon flight?

Children from age 6 and up are welcome; the experience suits all fitness levels and works well as a shared family morning.

Do the guides speak languages other than English?

Guides speak both English and Spanish, so you can book in whichever language suits you.