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Canberra Balloon Spectacular at Enlighten Festival

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Wake up to the view of hot air balloons floating across the city during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. This mesmerising view is best appreciated from the lawns of Old Parliament House. Held over nine days, more than thirty hot air balloons from across the globe are expected to take to our skies this autumn. Remember to keep an eye out for the special shape balloon.

Each day from 6:15am pilots will begin inflating their balloons on the lawns of Old Parliament House before ascending into the sky and creating a picturesque backdrop for Canberra’s national attractions.

Passengers can experience the thrill of hot air ballooning over Canberra at sunrise while spectators on the ground are treated to an experience of the senses. Flurries of colour, sound and movement complemented by live music and a delicious hot breakfast available for purchase from the Belconnen Lions Club will make your morning one to remember.

Balloon flights are weather dependant. Call Canberra Connect, follow us on Enlighten on Facebook, visit the Enlighten Canberra website or tune into local radio stations from 6:15am for daily information.
  • Balloons rising into the sky as dawn breaks
    Dawn breaks to a glorious burst of colour
  • Passengers in a hot air balloon
    Take to the sky on your own balloon ride
  • View inside a hot air balloon as it inflates
    See inside the balloons as they inflate
  • Balloon inflating before dawn in front of Old Parliament House
    Pre-dawn in front of iconic Australian buildings
  • Different coloured balloons about to lift off
    Dawn breaks to a mass of colour
  • Balloon inflating
    Watch the balloons being inflated

DETAILS

PHONE

13 22 81

WEBSITE

enlightencanberra.com

DATES

9-17 Mar 2019

OPENING HOURS

Balloons inflate from 6.15am. The majority of balloons in the air by 7.30am, entertainment and breakfast until 10am.

COSTS

Free

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ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled access available, contact operator for details

Location

Canberra Balloon Spectacular at Enlighten Festival

Lawns of Old Parliament House, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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