Byron Bay hot air balloon flights: Ballooning prices & times

Byron Bay hot air balloon flights involve getting up very early – but the hinterland scenery and sunrise is worth it. Ballooning tour prices start at $289.

Hot air ballooning over the Northern Rivers hinterland is one of the coolest things you can do in Byron Bay, New South Wales. There is a snag, however – you are going to have to get up early.

If you can do just one thing in Byron Bay, make it kayaking with dolphins. The scenery’s beautiful, and you can get much closer to the dolphins than you would on a boat tour. BOOK HERE.

Byron Bay ballooning flight times

Weather conditions for hot air ballooning are better in the early morning, which means most ballooning companies around the world only operate sunrise flights.

This is the case in Byron Bay, too. It looks like there are two operators to choose from, here, but Byron Bay Ballooning and Balloon Aloft are the same company. But there’s no way of sugar-coating it – the balloons start getting inflated before dawn

Byron Bay hot air balloon flights: Prices

Byron Bay Ballooning sells Byron Bay hot air balloon flights for from $289. This includes a gourmet breakfast at Three Blue Ducks in Ewingsdale, and you’ll spend around an hour in the air.

These Byron Bay balloon rides, including hotel transfer, can be booked online.

For a truly special occasion, you can book a romantic, exclusive couple’s flight for $1,999. This sees just the two of you and the balloonist sharing the basket.

If booking directly without the transfer, the meeting place is The Farm Byron Bay in Ewingsdale by the Pacific Motorway.

Other Byron Bay experiences worth taking a look at include sea kayaking, whale-watching cruises a native wildlife safari and a hippy hinterland tour.

Highly-rated Byron Bay accommodation with a pool includes the Beach Suites, the Byron Quarter Holiday Apartments and the considerably cheaper Byron Bay YHA hostel.

8 amazing Byron Bay experiences worth booking today

Experience the region’s glorious natural landscapes from above – on a hot air balloon ride.
Go kayaking with dolphins – and get much closer to them than on a boat tour 🐬.
Learn to surf – on a half day surf lesson 🏄‍♀️.
Discover the local secrets – let a guide show you the hidden beaches and waterfalls 🏖️.
Go on a three habitat wildlife safari – spotting koalas, kangaroos and flying foxes 🐨🦘.
See glowworms light up the World Heritage-listed rainforest.
Explore the Byron Bay hinterland – including the rainforest walk to Minyon Falls.
Taste craft beers and spirits – on a tour of Byron’s breweries and distilleries 🍻.
Also try… Skydives | Sea-kayaking | Whale-watching.