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What to do in Yarra Valley

Ballooning over the Yarra Valley

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Great for
  • Visiting friends & family

The Yarra Valley is one of Victoria’s most spectacular wine regions. Meet your pilot just before sunrise for a short briefing before being transported to the launch site, where you can choose to help prepare for your flight, or stand back and capture this amazing experience on camera. Climb aboard and float gently along the corridors of grape vines and over the Yarra River with breathtaking views of the mountains. Once landed enjoy a champagne breakfast! 

Yarra Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight From £199 per adult

Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight available from £237 per person

Please Note: You will be required to join your pilot two hours before sunrise (please reconfirm 24 hours before your flight). Duration of tour is 4-5 hours with a one hour flight. Flights depart daily (except Christmas Day) and includes return hotel transfers.

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Yarra Valley Wine Experience

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Great for
  • Food & wine
  • Luxury travel
  • Visiting friends & family

Taking in some of Victoria's best wineries, the Yarra Valley is just one hour from the centre of Melbourne. Included are tutored tastings at four premium wineries, plus a superb winery lunch restaurant in magnificent Victorian countryside. You'll also learn how to taste wine like a pro and your guides will show you the magic of making some of Australia's best drops.

From £79 per adult

Please Note: Tour includes transport in air-conditioned vehicle, guided tours of wineries, wine tasting, bubbles and nibbles at Domaine Chandon. Tour departs at approx. 9am and returns between 4.30pm and 5.30pm, operating daily. (YVWE)

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