Go Wild Ballooning
YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES
Go Wild Ballooning – Soar Above the Yarra Valley at Sunrise. Established in 1989, by the Fraser brothers, Go Wild Ballooning launched the first hot air balloon flight in the stunning Yarra Valley, launching from their family vineyard, Tarraford, near Yarra Glen. Just 40 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, the Yarra Valley offers breathtaking vistas of rolling hills, vineyards, the winding Yarra River, lush mountain ranges, and views of Melbourne’s skyline and Port Phillip Bay, showcasing the horizon.
A Legacy of Flight – A Future of Adventure
Join us to experience the beauty, tranquility, and thrill of hot air ballooning. Whether it’s over the picturesque Yarra Valley or coastal Geelong, Go Wild Ballooning invites you to rise with the sun and create memories that last a lifetime. Hot Air Ballooning is brighter than ever and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Why Fly With Us
- Unforgettable Sunrise Flight, Dawn brings ideal flying conditions, cool, calm, and stable, perfect for a peaceful adventure in the sky
- Spectacular Scenery, Experience panoramic views of one of Australia’s premier wine regions, home to award-winning wineries, charming cafes, gourmet restaurants, and boutique distilleries
- Proud Heritage, Founded by the Fraser brothers, the family legacy and tradition now continues with the next generation joining the team, backed by chief pilot and a passion for adventure, brings new energy and insight
- Decades of Experience, Flying the Yarra Valley for over 35 years, with a trusted partnership of more than 25 years with the Chateau Yering Hotel, also our meeting and breakfast location
Flight Details
- Flights available 7 days a week weather permitting
- Duration: Approx. 1-hour flight, total experience duration 3–4 hours
- Transfers Included: From meeting point to launch site and back to meeting point
- Passenger Capacity: From 6 to 24 passengers
- Group Bookings Welcome
Locations
- Yarra Valley Flights
Meeting Point: Chateau Yering Hotel, 42c Melba Hwy, Yering, VIC 3770
Free Parking Available - Geelong & The Bellarine Flights
Meeting Point: Novotel Geelong
Free Parking Available - Melbourne Flights
Meeting Point: the Amora Hotel Richmond
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Unforgettable Sunrise Flight in Yarra Valleys most picturesque flying region
- Flights available 7 days a week, 12 months a year, weather permitting
- Transfers included, from meeting point to launch site and back to meeting
- Optional Champagne breakfast after the flight
- A flight certificate emailed post flight
Capacity
Balloons:
- 6 -24 passengers
GROUP FACILITIES
- Group Bookings Welcome
- Must book in advance