Ballooning in Strathalbyn
Our flights are always at dawn when the air is cool and calm. We aim to take-off just as the sun rises.
We meet our passengers at the Strathalbyn Visitor Information Centre, the old railway station, located on South Terrace.
Once we have greeted you, making sure all expected passengers are present, we transport you in our vehicles to one of our launch sites, the choice of which depends on the wind direction on the day.
At the launch site we inflate the balloon, even
asking our passengers to be involved, this takes around half an
hour. Once
everyone is aboard your adventure begins, so have your camera’s
ready. Our ground crew will be happy to take photos immediately
prior to take off using your cameras.
When we’re airborne we float like a cloud, watching the township and homesteads awake below, and see the animals stir from the noise of the burners. You’ll hear the occasional dog bark, sheep bleating and even cattle calling, interspersed with total silence except when the burners keep you afloat. The ever-changing views below will stay with you for life.
After landing we then serve you with a glass of chilled sparking wine, orange juice, chocolates and nibbles. This gives you an opportunity to chat with each other about the wonderful experience you’ve just enjoyed.
Regrettably we then have a little bit more work to do, i.e. pack away the balloon and load it and the basket back onto the trailer, again with the aid of some of our passengers. It’s then back to town, for a full sit down breakfast at one of Strath’s finest venues. Relax and make your choice from their menu.
Then to ensure you have a permanent reminder of your amazing day, we present all passengers with a Flight Certificate signed by the pilot.
Please wear warm clothing such as jeans , long sleeve shirt and covered shoes.