Return to flying …
After many weeks of being grounded, we are looking forward to getting our passengers back in the air. Flights will resume from 19 June. During our shutdown we have been undertaking maintenance and deep cleaning of our balloon baskets and vehicles and doing some training flights over different parts of Canberra. Thank you to everyone…
Have you seen us flying over your suburb?
Although we are currently unable to conduct passenger flights due to the COVID-19 crisis our pilots are out flying to maintain their licences and researching new flying areas. We look forward to a return to passenger flights as soon as considered safe and restrictions are eased! Our crew have been keeping busy with a maintenance…
Flights still postponed
You may have seen a balloon in the sky today! Our pilots will fly occasionally over the next month; these are practice flights to keep their licenses current. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions we can’t fly passengers just yet. We are using our spare time to clean and maintain our ballooning equipment so we…
Flights Postponed
Unfortunately we have had to suspend our flight operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with the Prime Ministers advice as to the time of the pandemic and his recommendations, we are suspending our flight operations until 31 August. This time frame is subject to review and if we can recommence operating sooner, we…
T-Rex Balloon
The T-Rex Balloon will be the star of this year’s Enlighten Canberra Balloon Spectacular. Spectators can see T-Rex inflate in front of Old Parliament House early each morning during the Spectacular, 7-15 March, or look up and you might just see him flying overhead. Passengers can book a flight during the event, but not in…
Skywhale returns
Thanks to the National Gallery of Australia, Skywhale will make two appearances* during Enlighten. You can see Skywhale on either– Friday 6 March, from 8pm, tethering and “glowing” part of the Illuminations display– Monday 9 March at sunrise during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. * Flights/tethers are weather permitting
book now for Spring!
Spring is an awesome time to fly over Canberra. Our parks and gardens are full of new growth and blossoms and of course we have Floriade (14 Sept-13 Oct) – the largest flower show in the Southern hemisphere. If you are thinking of coming to Floriade’s Nightfest (3-6 October), book your flight soon as this…
Last days – Winter Special
Balloon Aloft Canberra are offering a special rate of $300 per person for flights booked during August (normally $380 weekends, or $330 weekdays). flights must be taken in the month of August 2019. All flights are early morning and include: · Approximate 45-60 minute balloon flight over/around Canberra (depending on the wind direction)· Australian sparkling wine…
See 2 sunrises in 1 day
SORRY, THIS OFFER SOLD OUT Start your day with a sunrise hot air balloon flight with Balloon Aloft Canberra and then see Monet’s masterpiece “Impression Sunrise”. Until 15 August 2019, Balloon Aloft Canberra are offering a very special rate which includes a ticket* to the National Gallery of Australia’s Monet Impression Sunrise exhibition for just…
Canberra on show!
We just loved the Canberra episode of Travel Guides. The cast flew with us last spring – so much fun! You can watch it on the ninenow app https://www.9now.com.au/travel-guides/season-3/episode-9
Balloon Spectacular (2019)
It’s Beagle Maximus! He will certainly (en) lighten your day. You can join in the fun and book a flight, call Balloon Aloft Canberra on 02 6249 8660. For more information about our flights click here.
Valentines Day
What’s more romantic than a balloon flight over Canberra? Treat your loved one on Valentines Day and start your day with a hot air balloon flight. If your too busy on the day you can give one of our open dated gift certificates and let your loved one choose their flight date. You can book…