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A Complete Yarra Valley Journey with Global Ballooning and Hop It
- Hop It
- Dec 11, 2025
- 3 min read
The Yarra Valley is a place that feels made for unforgettable days - misty mornings, rolling vineyards, world-class wineries and a sense of calm that settles in the moment you arrive. But if you want to experience everything the region does best, there’s no better way than combining the magic of a sunrise hot air balloon flight with Global Ballooning and the freedom of exploring the wineries with Hop It.
This is a Yarra Valley itinerary that blends adventure, breathtaking views, and easy, flexible wine touring - perfect for couples, groups, locals, or visitors wanting the most memorable day the region can offer.
Start Your Day Above the Valley with Global Ballooning
Before the world wakes up, you’ll arrive at the launch site and feel the pre-dawn stillness around you. As the burners ignite and the balloon slowly rises, the magic begins.
Global Ballooning, Australia’s leading hot air balloon company, is renowned for creating safe, peaceful, luxurious sunrise experiences. Drift effortlessly over vineyards, forests, farmlands and soft layers of morning mist as the sun pushes over the horizon. There’s truly nothing else like seeing the Yarra Valley from the sky, it feels like the entire landscape opens just for you.
After landing, celebrate with a delicious post-flight breakfast (optional), plenty of photo opportunities, and the priceless feeling of having started your day with something extraordinary.
Continue Your Adventure with Hop It
After your balloon experience, swap sky-high views for ground-level tasting as you hop aboard Hop It, the Yarra Valley’s flexible, hop-on hop-off winery and brewery bus service.
Hop It makes exploring the region effortless. Simply choose your route, pick the stops you want, and enjoy a curated day that’s completely your own. No rigid tour schedules, no rushed tastings - just the freedom to explore at your pace.
Along the way, you can visit iconic cellar doors, small family-run producers, gin distilleries, chocolateries, breweries, cider houses and scenic restaurants. Whether you're chasing bold reds, crisp whites, gourmet platters or a long lunch overlooking the vines, Hop It gives you the perfect way to continue your Yarra Valley immersion.
Why Global Ballooning and Hop It Are the Perfect Pair
Pairing these two experiences creates the kind of Yarra Valley day people talk about long after it's over. Here’s why they work so well together:
A seamless morning-to-afternoon flow
Start with adventure and serenity, end with tasting and exploration - all without needing to rush or organise complex plans.
No driving required
Enjoy wine, gin, beer and cider tastings without worrying about transport. Hop It keeps your day flexible and safe.
See the Yarra Valley from every angle
First from the sky at sunrise, then from the ground among the vines.
Perfect for couples, groups or celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, weekend escapes - this itinerary suits them all.
It’s the best of the Yarra Valley in one day
If you want a “quintessential Yarra Valley experience,” this is it.
Why Fly with Global Ballooning?
Global Ballooning Australia is Victoria’s most awarded and trusted hot air balloon company, known for their impeccable service and unforgettable experiences. Guests choose Global Ballooning because:
30+ years of flying over Melbourne, Yarra Valley & Mansfield
150,000+ passengers flown with thousands of 5-star reviews
The most credentialed balloon company in Australia - CASA-accredited founder and trainer of most Australian commercial pilots
Largest operational fleet in Victoria (35+ balloons) = more availability for booking
Multilingual hosts (Mandarin & Japanese) and home to Australia’s only Japanese pilot for Yarra Valley flights (during Nov–April)
100% carbon offset flights with Greenfleet
Complimentary in-flight photos & keepsakes
Join 44k+ followers celebrating the ballooning experience across social media–Instagram and Facebook
Tailored luxury experiences for couples, families, or groups
Global Ballooning doesn’t just offer a sunrise experience - they create a moment you’ll remember forever.
Plan Your Yarra Valley Day with Hop It and Global Ballooning
If you’re searching for the perfect blend of adventure, beauty and world-class food and wine, this itinerary is the one you’ll want to recommend, gift, or repeat again and again.
Start with the quiet thrill of floating above the vineyards at sunrise, then let Hop It guide you through the region’s best cellar doors without a worry in the world.
It’s a complete Yarra Valley journey - effortless, immersive and unforgettable.
Ready to plan your experience? Book your sunrise flight with Global Ballooning and pair it with a flexible wine-tasting day through Hop It for the ultimate adventure.
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