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Byron Bay Ballooning - Byron Bay
Hot Air Balloon Flight
Departure Days:
Daily except 25DEC, 01JAN.
Departure Time:
45 minutes prior to sunrise.
Duration:
4 hours.
Inclusions:
- Return transfers from Byron Bay accommodation.
- 1 hour scenic sunrise balloon flight.
- Expert interpretive commentary.
- Detailed safety briefing.
- Complimentary souvenir flight certificate.
- Compulsory Civil Aviation Insurance Levy.
Meals:
- Gourmet champagne breakfast.
Not Included:
- Ballooning souvenirs.
- In-flight photographs.
Pickup:
Byron Bay accommodation.
Dropoff:
Byron Bay accommodation.
Departure Point:
Tyagarah Airfield, 1 Old Brunswick Road, Tyagarah.
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Cost: |
A$650 (2 Passengers) |
Itinerary:
At our base, the pilot will give you a brief outline of current weather and the proposed launch site. You might be there in time to see the piball released - a small helium filled balloon with a light attached to it that helps us to determine the upper air winds. Next we drive to our launch site, where the balloon is unpacked and prepared for inflation. If you want, you can help with this. At the launch site it takes around twenty minutes to prepare the balloon for take off, and once the pilot has completed his pre flight checks you are invited to climb into the basket. After a passenger briefing it is time for take off - you will be surprised how gentle and easy it is. After the flight enjoy a gourmet champagne breakfast includes a glass of French champagne, freshly baked muffins and quiche, cereals, toast, fruit, yoghurt, juice, local organic coffee and tea.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR11-31MAR13:
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - not catered for.
Child: 4-14 years inclusive - child prices apply.
Important Information:
Booking Conditions:
- Pick up and drop off times are approximate and seasonal.
- Passengers must reconfirm the day before between 5:00pm and 6:00pm on 1300 889 660 for a weather check and meeting times.
- Children under 4 years are not eligible to fly but may travel free of charge as a spectator.
- Flights do not operate Christmas Day or New Years Day.
- Enclosed footwear is compulsory.
Weather:
- Safety is paramount and we will not fly when it is wet or too windy. Hot air ballooning is a weather dependent activity - we can only fly safely in calm light winds normally about 3 to 10 knots. Any flight may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, this is normally done the night before when you phone for confirmation. The weather can outwit even the best meteorologists and an early morning cancellation or even a cancellation on the field is feasible, although this is very rare.We do appreciate that you may be disappointed if your flight is unfortunately cancelled due to adverse weather, but it is done with your safety in mind and the wait for that perfect morning is always worth it.
What to Bring:
- Wear casual layered clothing suitable for a bush environment.
- Skirts and high heels not recommended.
- Enclosed footwear is compulsory.
- Hat, suncreen, sunglasses, warm clothes, camera, video camera and binoculars.
Instant Confirmation
1300 551 669
within Australia
+61 7353 54534
worldwide
