Your flight may be cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions
The most common reason for cancelling a flight is wind speed. Anything more than light winds is too fast. The balloon is massive. It stands over 40 meters high just sitting on the ground. It needs to be very calm and stable for the first few hundred feet to be able to inflate the balloon and take off safely. Once we are up and flying, we can fly a bit faster, within reason. We also like it nice and calm when we come back down to land again.
So, it’s the surface wind for the first few hundred feet, that’s the all-important wind, not just the wind speed at ground level.
Other conditions that will keep us grounded include very hot mornings, rain, total fire ban, low visibility (fog/extremely low cloud) and thunderstorms.
We do not want to disappoint our passengers, but we also do not want to put them at any unnecessary risk. Safety is our number one priority and responsibility.
Justin, our pilot, is extremely proud of his safety record spanning 30 years and uses his experience and knowledge to make the best decision.
To give ourselves the best chance of having a flight we have two flying areas.
Plan A is to fly over the Barossa, but sometimes the weather conditions don’t allow that to happen.
Plan B is to fly over the Murray River. Sometimes the weather can be better there but not always.
Plan C if plan A and B don’t work, is to go back home to bed.
All of this means that you can relax and enjoy the amazing experience of hot air ballooning, you are in safe hands!!
You will be given a pre-flight safety briefing that covers the landing position etc. The balloon will have a pre-flight inspection as it is inflated and all checks completed as per the balloon’s flight manual before take off.
Our balloons have a major inspection every 12 months by our Maintenance Manager, John Stein. He is committed to the best maintenance of our fleet of balloons. He has attended maintenance courses at the balloon manufacturer’s factory, Kavanagh Balloons in Sydney.
We are governed and inspected by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), operating under an Air Operator Certificate number C-408865.
We had heard from so many friends that had to reschedule many times due to bad weather, so we were very fortunate to be able to fly on our first attempt - and on a sunny winter's day! I'm not too keen on being up high, but ballooning is a different feeling altogether - it was a calming feeling as you take in the jaw dropping sights from above.To top it off, Justin and the crew helped my partner in pulling off the most romantic proposal!!! We flew over a "Will you marry me?" sign that the guys had laid out for us down below. I will forever cherish this special experience and will recommend to absolutely anyone.Thanks!!!
Got this from our children as a birthday gift for wife. An absolutely brilliant experience, from the flight to cooked breakfast. Justin and his staff were fantastic and did everything they could to ensure a good trip. The fog made for a surreal view of the valley and sunrise. The hour past very quickly. The coffee and cooked full breakfast rounded out the trip beautifully . Would highly recommend absolutely fantastic
Very worthwhile the early get up. Justin and the team looked after us so well and communicated leading up to and right through the experience. Every aspect was considered and the experience was very special. The extra money for the photos was worth it for me and my companions. Thanks for a once in a life time experience. Amazing views and such a wonderful feeling floating in the air as the sunrises.
Very worthwhile the early get up. Justin and the team looked after us so well and communicated leading up to and right through the experience. Every aspect was considered and the experience was very special. The extra money for the photos was worth it for me and my companions. Thanks for a once in a life time experience. Amazing views and such a wonderful feeling floating in the air as the sunrises.
The flight was wonderful with magnificent views over the Barossa valley. Even if you are scared of heights I'd give this a go as it is not scary at all. You feel as though you are just floating. You don't travel quickly and it is not noisy so a very calm ride. Barossa Balloon Adventures are experts and you are in excellent hands. Best to stay in the Barossa the night before as it is a very early start.
Our second time flying with Justin, we highly recommend Barossa Balloon Adventures professional but fun crew!
Such a surreal feeling floating across the Barossa. Have felt completely safe both times, this time literally had all our eggs in one basket (kids), they loved it too!!
Thank you for the awesome experience!
With Justin as our pilot and guide. Floating across the Barossa, taking in the vineyards, roos and serenity was a wonderful way to start a Saturday!Just do it! You'll love it!!!
Awesome experience shared with some good friends. Great informative crew that were happy and engaging! Hot breaky waiting for us when we returned including homemade birthday cake. Would recommend!
The balloon flight with the views and sunrise of course was great! However, the breakfast, lovely facilities and the extra little things thought of made it very special.
Our Team Really Enjoyed Every moment with Balloon Adventure's service. Special Thanks To Justin and his team ❤️❤️🙏🙏
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