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Balloon Adventures are South Australia's premier and longest operating hot air ballooning company. We have been established since 1986 and are accredited with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. We have a highly experienced team with an impeccable safety record.
Justin, our pilot, is a local who is passionate about providing the best, personalised service possible. His intimate knowledge of the topography and localised winds allows him to give you the best flight path possible for that morning. And being a talented photographer as well, means that your flight will be stunningly captured.
Our 4WD retreive vehicles are all fully air conditioned with forward facing seats, taking your comfort into consideration.
Come experience the best the Barossa has to offer, from the amazing views to the local produce, all with a fun, friendly team.
About Us
Barossa Balloon Adventures is the Barossa Valley's most experienced and longest running hot air balloon flight company. We have been operating since 1986. We are very proud of our impeccable safety record and our reputation for professionalism, safety and excellence are at the heart of our operation. We love what we do and are passionate about delivering a unique and stunning hot air ballooning experience.
Your Barossa Balloon Adventures Hot Air Ballooning ExperienceWhat happens on the day …
Daily Flights All Year – Weather permitting
Pre-Flight Check-In
Ballooning is very weather dependent and your flight may be cancelled due to unsuitable weather conditions. Please call our office on (08) 8562 3111 between 5.00 and 5.30pm the evening before your scheduled flight to check if the weather is OK and to confirm the meeting time. If you have any last minute questions about your hot air ballooning experience before you go, now is the time to ask. You will be talking to a human….not a machine!
Next Morning Meeting PlaceYour pilot and crew will meet you approx 2 hours before sunrise (The time varies throughout the year) at Barossa Balloon Adventures home base. The address is 71 Stonewell Road, Nuriootpa, which is approximately 75km north east of Adelaide, South Australia.
Once everybody is assembled and signed in, your pilot will give you a briefing before you board our comfortable 4wds all with forward facing seats and air-conditioning throughout.
Don’t forget to bring your cameras as there will be some amazing photo opportunities along the way. The Barossa Valley is famous for having some of the most gorgeous landscapes in all of Adelaide.
Now the adventure really begins. We will drive to the best launch site for the morning. The launch site is chosen according to the wind speed and direction. We have a dozen different launch sites around the region. We know it’s early but now is a good opportunity to get to know your pilot and crew and ask any questions you may have. Also watch as your pilot tests the lower wind conditions by releasing and tracking a party balloon filled with helium.
Inflate the BalloonOnce we arrive at the launch site your pilot and crew will inflate the balloon ready for take off. You are welcome to join in with the preparation and discover how we get these huge balloons in the air. This whole process takes about 30-40 minutes.
We Launch!Jump on board, one last briefing and then it’s up, up and away! Wave goodbye to the crew, they will follow on the ground and meet you when you land. Time to relax and take in the amazing 360° views. Experience the peace and beauty of floating over the country side as the sun is rising. You will fly for about an hour before landing.
Landing and Pack-upOnce you have landed your crew will meet you and it’s time to pack the balloon away. Feel free to join in the fun, or stand back and take the opportunity to take a few more photos. Hop back in our comfy vehicles and it’s back to breakfast.
Barossa BreakfastThe morning ends with a delicious gourmet breakfast back at home base. Relax and chat with your fellow passengers and pilot about the mornings events, whilst sipping sparkling wine and indulging in the best Barossa produce.
Map & Directions
71 Stonewell Rd, NURIOOTPA South Australia 5355 Australia
Directions
Barossa Balloon Adventures is located at 71 Stonewell Road Nuriootpa. The easiest way to find us is to type Barossa Balloon Adventures into Google Maps and it will bring you straight here from your current location.
Cancellation Policy
It is your responsibility to assure that all members of your party are aware of the following terms and conditions and relay all the information provided about the flight. By making a booking or buying a gift voucher or engage our services in any other manner you accept and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
If you have booked via a third party you are also bound by their terms and conditions.
ALTERING OR CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
In the unfortunate event you should have to cancel your booking certain fees & conditions apply. Please Note: it is also considered a cancellation if you wish to alter or re-schedule your confirmed flight date.
You may want to consider taking out insurance provisions in case of unforeseen circumstances including being too unwell to fly due to illness or injury. If you are unwell or cannot make it you may send someone else in your place if you wish – please let us know the name of the replacement person before the flight.
ON THE DAY
Under no circumstances will flights be refunded or rescheduled if passengers cancel or do not show for their ballooning experience on the morning of the scheduled flight. Gift vouchers will be forfeited.
WITHIN 48 HOURS
Within 48 hours prior to your flight no rescheduling is permitted. There will be no refund if you cancel during this time period.
BETWEEN 48 HOURS AND 7 DAYS
Between 48 hours and 7 days prior to your rescheduled flight rescheduling is permitted (subject to availability and minimum passenger numbers met) but a $50 per person rebooking fee will be charged. Rescheduling fees are strictly non-refundable. If you have a group discount weekday flight you will need to be rescheduled on a weekday flight only excluding public holidays. There will be no refund if you cancel during this time period.
GROUP BOOKINGS
Strictly no changes are to be made within 14 days of your flight date.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Gift vouchers are NON-REFUNDABLE. Click here for SA Gov Consumer law
BALLOONING IS EXTREMELY WEATHER DEPENDENT
There is no guarantee that the flight will be able to go ahead on the first attempt. The recipient of the voucher may have to try several times to use their voucher. The vouchers are however valid for 3 years giving the recipient plenty of time to try and fly.
WEATHER CANCELLATION
If your flight is cancelled by us for any reason (e.g. adverse weather – safety is our first concern and we will not fly if conditions are unsuitable) we will be happy to re-book you at your convenience (subject to availability and minimum passenger numbers met) or refund the payment in full. Gift Vouchers are non-refundable so therefore a re-booking must be made for a date prior to the expiry date on the Gift Voucher. Rescheduling fees are strictly non-refundable.
We DO NOT fly you if you are pregnant.
Cameras phones and any other personal items are carried at your own risk.
THE BORING STUFF
The term ‘flight’ in addition to transportation in a balloon shall where applicable include transportation for the passenger in any motor vehicle owned or operated by or on behalf of Balloon Adventures (herein called the Operator).
The Operator is a private carrier and is not a common carrier.
Flights shall be governed by such Conditions Regulations and Conventions as are in force in South Australia and the Operator shall be entitled to the benefit of every exclusion or limitation of liability permitted by such Conditions Regulations and Conventions or the law generally.
Subject to Clause 3 the Operator shall be under no liability to the Passenger his/her personal representatives or dependents for his/her death or any loss injury damage or claims howsoever caused and either caused directly or indirectly to him/her or his/her belongings in respect of or arising out of the Flights or any other services or operations of the Operator its agents servants or representatives and the Passenger by acceptance of this Ticket for him/herself his/her personal representatives and dependents hereby releases and discharges the Operator its agents servants or representatives from all claims against the Operator for compensation for death loss injury damage delay or claim of whatsoever nature or howsoever caused whether sustained on board the balloon or in any motor vehicle as aforesaid or in the course of any of the operations of flight transportation embarking or disembarking or otherwise caused directly or indirectly to him/her or his/her belongings or to any other person who except for this condition might have been entitled to make a claim and whether caused or occasioned by act neglect negligence or default of the Operator its servants or agents or representatives or otherwise howsoever.
The Operator reserves the right to cancel any flight for any reason whatsoever or to terminate any flight at any stage after the commencement thereof without compensation to the Passenger.
The Operator is hereby contracting as an agent for and on behalf of any agents servants or representatives of the Operator and the benefit of any exclusion or limitation of liability of the Operator under these conditions expressed or implied shall apply to the agents servants or representatives of the Operator who have no authority to alter modify or waive any condition expressed or implied herein.
The conditions of this Ticket shall continue to apply despite any event act default negligence neglect of the Operator or its agents servants or representatives which may be construed as a fundamental breach of this contract.
If any portion of these conditions is invalid or unenforceable the rest shall not thereby be affected.
The Operator will not reimburse any travelling accommodation or other expenses incurred by you or any other person in the event of a cancellation.
The conditions of this Ticket shall be construed according to and be governed by the laws of South Australia and any action against the Operator shall be brought only in a South Australian court.
Ballooning may involve some risks not found in everyday life. The Passenger by acceptance of this Ticket accepts those risks.
Plan A is to fly over the Barossa but sometimes the weather conditions don’t allow that to happen but we do have a Plan B which is to fly over the Murray River. If plan B does not work plan C is to go back home to bed. You accept the pilot’s decision on where to fly on the day.