Global Ballooning is headed up by Kiff Saunders our Director and Chief Pilot. He brings to the company a huge wealth of aviation experience. With over 25 years of flying experience and having flown balloons in over 10 countries around the world, including three world ballooning championships, Kiff is Victoria's most experienced balloonist.
Kiff is responsible for training many of the commercial balloon pilots flying in Victoria today and his achievements have been recognised by his induction into the Australian Ballooning Federation Hall of Fame. Kiff also holds the 'Absolute Australian Altitude Record' for ballooning.
A sunrise balloon flight over MELBOURNE is a truly remarkable experience. There are few major cities in the world that can be traversed by hot air balloon and there certainly is no better way to take in Australia's second largest city.
In the early morning light you will drift by the array of parks and gardens that make Melbourne the world's most liveable city. As the city comes to life you will look down on some of the cities iconic sporting venues like the MCG, Melbourne Park and Albert Park racetrack.
If you are looking for a romantic soft adventure that gives you a peek at city life from a totally different angle then Ballooning over Melbourne is a must.
Complimentary city pickups are available from every major motel/hotel. Balloon flights over Melbourne appeal to people of all age's young and old alike. We offer complimentary transfers from all central city hotels and generally you would be back at your hotel before 9 am.
The YARRA VALLEY is one of Victoria's most spectacular winery regions. Let the breeze usher you along the corridors of grape vines and over the Yarra River as you take in the breathtaking views of mountains that surround the valley. The Yarra Valley is situated only 50 minutes from Melbourne's city centre.
Complimentary transfers are available from every city motel/hotel. We fly in the Yarra Valley every day (weather permitting). After the flight we return to Rochford WINERY for a 'Chandon' Breakfast.
