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Canberra Balloon Spectacular at Enlighten Festival

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Wake up to more than 25 hot air balloons drifting across Canberra skies as part of the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. Head to the lawns of Old Parliament House to be part of the festival of colour, sound and movement. Be there as the pilots inflate and launch their balloons from 6.15am and enjoy hot drinks and breakfast as the balloons ascend into the sky. Or for a morning to remember, experience the thrill of hot air ballooning with a balloon ride.

Free for spectators, balloon flights are ticketed.

This event is weather dependent. Daily announcements if balloons will launch and fly are made at 6.15am and published on the website and via the Enlighten Festival and EventsACT social channels.
  • Balloons over lake
  • 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

7-15 Mar 2020

Next occurrence: 7 Mar 2020

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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