BCL - 
Activity Code: TIBF100
Overview
Hot air ballooning is scheduled early morning at dawn when air conditions are usually clear, calm, cool and stable. After meeting your pilot and crew at Cessnock Airport, you are transported by 4 wheel drive to a suitable launch site chosen by one of our experienced and CASA licensed pilots.
Following a detailed flight briefing, you will be invited to assist the pilot and crew to prepare the balloon for launch. Once aboard the wicker basket your magical flight begins. Imagine gently drifting over the vines one minute and the next witnessing a fantastic panoramic view of the valley in all directions from a great height. The flight lasts for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, but the memory will always remain with you.
The successful completion of the flight is celebrated with a complimentary Champagne Balloonists Breakfast back on the terrace at Cessnock Airport. Celebrate your flight with champagne, juice, tea and coffee, quiche and biscuits. This provides an excellent time to sit back and reflect on the morning's flight and enjoy the company of your fellow balloonatics, pilot and crew.
Locations
Cessnock (Hunter Valley - New South Wales)
Lovedale (Hunter Valley - New South Wales)
Pokolbin (Hunter Valley - New South Wales)
This activity takes place in Cessnock, NSW.
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Numbers
We have different sizes of balloons and as such our baskets carry between 4 and 16 people.
Session Time
You will be in the air for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour, however please allow 3 to 4 hours for the entire experience.
Guidelines & Restrictions
Passenger health and well-being is vital. We do not fly pregnant women, handicapped persons or people recovering from major operations or conditions affecting their participation. You need to climb into the basket and be able to stand for 1 hour. On landing, you will need to absorb a small impact.
Ballooning as a sky sport is not without some inherent risk, and as a potential passenger, you will be asked to sign a "Medical check and release form". We operate under the Air Operator's Certificate No. S572815 issued by CASA. Cameras and videos are carried at owners risk. Spectators are welcome.
Booking Insurance
It is recommended that you consider GoDo Booking Insurance. This is insurance cover for losses incurred if the activity is cancelled (under certain circumstances) by you or the activity supplier. Click here for further details.
Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND for cancellations, no matter the reasons. However, should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you maybe be able to make a claim directly to Mondial Assistance, our Booking Insurance provider.
Contact Us
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