Rise before dawn and float over the Avon Valley as fields and river glow under sunrise. This weekday hot air balloon flight offers panoramic views, a light breakfast, and a 40–60 minute flight within a 3–4 hour experience.
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Before the burner hisses to life the valley already nudges at your senses: low mist clings to the river, patchwork fields of wheat and canola glow as the sun lifts, and the balloon’s envelope swells like a promise. From the basket, the Avon River threads through farmland and remnant woodlands while the township of Northam shrinks into a tidy cluster below. The wind becomes the pilot’s partner, steering you over gullied slopes and open plains until farms and national park merge into a single, unfolding picture.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to stand for the duration of the flight and step in and out of the basket from uneven ground.
Wildlife
History
European pastoral settlement in the 1830s converted much of the Avon Valley into wheat and sheep country, while the Noongar have millennia of connection to the river corridors.
Conservation
Operators minimize impact by using established paddocks for launch and landing and following landowner agreements; guests should avoid littering and respect private property.
Reserve your spot on the Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Avon Valley Weekday today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Dress in layers
Mornings are cool before sunrise and warm quickly; wear a warm outer layer you can remove and sturdy closed shoes for launch and landing.
Secure cameras and phones
Use wrist or neck straps and keep electronics protected from burner heat and dust during inflation and landing.
Arrive prepared for uneven ground
Launch and landing sites are farm fields or grass paddocks—expect soft, mucky, or rutted surfaces underfoot.
Check weight and booking details
Operators may require passenger weights for safe load distribution; provide accurate information at booking.
Layered clothing
Mornings can be chilly; layers let you adjust as temperatures rise after sunrise.
spring
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Protects feet during uneven launches and landings in fields.
Camera with strap
A zoom-capable camera captures distant detail and the valley’s patchwork without risking phones near the burner.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Sun is strong once the balloon reaches altitude and after landing during post-flight refreshments.
summer