Byron Bay Ballooning is a activities & tours in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, with a price range of $$$. It has a 4.8/5 rating from 49 Google reviews. Contact: 1300 889 660. Website: https://byronbayballooning.com.au.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Byron Bay Ballooning
Byron Bay · Activities & Tours
RomanticHinterlandLuxuryCouples
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
$$$
The Tweed Valley hinterland at dawn, seen from 1,000 metres, with the Byron lighthouse catching the first light on the coast below. That's what Byron Bay Ballooning is selling, and it's a reasonable case for an early alarm. Flights launch from Tyagarah in the pre-dawn quiet, drifting over macadamia farms and cane fields as the sun comes up over the Pacific. The experience runs roughly an hour in the air, followed by a champagne breakfast on landing, which is the standard balloon-flight format done well. At this price point, it's a considered spend, not an impulse one. Worth noting: weather governs everything up here, and experienced operators know this country well. Book ahead, wear layers, and accept that a 5am pickup is non-negotiable.
Opening Hours
- Monday9am – 4pm
- Tuesday9am – 4pm
- Wednesday9am – 4pm
- Thursday9am – 4pm
- Friday9am – 4pm
- Saturday9am – 12pm
- SundayClosed
Contact
- 1300 889 660
- byronbayballooning.com.au
- Tyagarah, Byron Bay NSW 2481
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Jeff Smith6 years ago
What a buzz.. easy liftoff, basket is very well padded and roomy, before you know it you're about 400-500 metres up, going 40-60kph looking over the Byron Bay hinterland.. great views from a totally different perspective.. Wonderful experience..lovely breakfast was provided after the flight.. bubbles, juice, coffee, fresh fruit, yogurt, croissants and an assortment of sweets.. staff were excellent and very safety conscience.. maybe skydiving next..
sanjeev mishra6 years ago
Hi i am sharing my new experience just few minutes before I did my sky diving.. That was a very great experience for me.. The place is so beautiful.. And most important thing the crew members and all the staff are so corporate ... I love that people really they are so nice.. If I'll get chance in the future.. I ll come again..... Love you guys and thank for all things 😀😀😀😀😀
Heidi Suttona year ago
A fantastic way to start the day. The crew are amazing and helpful. Every one really enjoyed the experience
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