Balloon Aloft vs Beyond Ballooning
Two balloon operators in Hunter Valley, Australia. Balloon Aloft starts at A$299 and Beyond Ballooning at A$299. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Balloon Aloft
- Says it has flown in the Hunter Region for more than 45 years
- Accessible basket with an entry door and seating, flown on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Says it can fly more than 100 people in a morning across more than a dozen balloons
- Also sells flights under the Hunter Valley Ballooning name, booked through Balloon Aloft
Flight Voucher (flight and breakfast)
- From
- A$299 per person
- Length
- 45 to 60 minutes in the air, about 4 hours in total
- Min age
- 5+ and at least 90 cm tall, with an adult
- Cancellation
- Non-refundable, including for weather; weather cancellations can be rebooked within 36 months. No changes within 72 hours.
Flexi Ticket (flight and breakfast)
- From
- A$319 per person
- Length
- 45 to 60 minutes in the air, about 4 hours in total
- Min age
- 5+ and at least 90 cm tall, with an adult
- Cancellation
- 100% refundable for weather or pilot cancellations; an admin fee may apply to other cancellations. No changes within 72 hours.
Romantic Flight for Two
- From
- A$2,200 per group
- Group
- 2 people
- Cancellation
- Listed as refundable.
Beyond Ballooning
- Largest balloon carries 24 people including the pilot; smallest carries 2
- Lists Hunter Valley Tourism Operator of the Year 2022 among its awards
- Group bookings of 4 or more forfeit the fare if cancelled within 7 days
- Sells a Sydney transfer and flight package
Daily Balloon Flights (flight only)
- From
- A$299 per person
- Length
- About 1 hour in the air (40 to 60 minutes), about 4 hours in total
- Group
- Balloons carry up to 24 people including the pilot
- Min age
- Not recommended under 7; children 7 to 12 fly with a paying adult
- Weight
- 130 kg maximum per passenger
- Cancellation
- The crew postpones flights when conditions aren't suitable; date changes and cancellations may incur fees under its terms and conditions.
Daily Balloon Flights (with breakfast)
- From
- A$329 per person
- Length
- About 1 hour in the air (40 to 60 minutes), about 4 hours in total
- Group
- Balloons carry up to 24 people including the pilot
- Min age
- Not recommended under 7; children 7 to 12 fly with a paying adult
- Weight
- 130 kg maximum per passenger
- Cancellation
- The crew postpones flights when conditions aren't suitable; date changes and cancellations may incur fees under its terms and conditions.
VIP Balloon Flights
- From
- A$1,899 per group
- Group
- 2 people
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Hunter Valley, Australia.