Balloons Victoria

14/08/2024

Some lovely weather over the weekend with 1 balloon out on Saturday and 2 on Sunday in the King Valley

10/07/2024

Wait, what?!!

THERE are whispers of another hot-air balloon event in Mildura next year, but it may depend on a committee reshuffle and the level of community interest. Despite being at the mercy of temperamental weather conditions, competitive...

07/07/2024

Balloon Association members have enjoyed the last 9 days in Mildura at the Mildura Big Bash celebrating 20 years since the World Championships were held there. Thanks to the organising committee, and all involved 2 of our members took 1st and 3rd place 🏆🥇🥉

03/07/2024

Nice to see so many members and guests at our BAV meeting in Mildura this morning!
Mildura Big Balloon Bash

10/06/2024

Ballooning remains a spectacular sport as we are reminded here with the stunning images captured by Rene Martens

26/05/2024

A great weekend over Pimpinio in the west for some of our club members.

22/05/2024

23 May - balloons will be flying in from the east over the airfield and then onwards towards Goorambat.

22/05/2024

Thursday 23 May AM. Today’s launch is competitors’ choice where they try to launch from the best place based on the tasks set. The last task is Goorambatt oval which will be the best place to see the balloons today at around 7:30am. Please stay outside the oval fence if you come to watch.

22/05/2024

Wednesday 22 May PM. No balloons this afternoon. The team are taking the opportunity to do some training on the ground this afternoon. The last flight will be tomorrow morning at first light (6:45am).

21/05/2024

Wednesday 22 May - slight change of plan. Balloons will now launch around 7am from 1093 Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd.
Please do not drive into the property and make sure your car is parked safely on the side of the road.

21/05/2024

Wednesday 22 May, Balloons will launch at 7am from the edge of Lake Mokoan near the Mokoan hub and cafe and fly towards Goorambat.

21/05/2024

Flying over Benalla!!

21/05/2024

Balloons will be overflying Benalla any time from 4pm coming in from the west

20/05/2024

The Australian hot air balloon team is in Benalla this week to do a few practise flights ahead of the World Championship to be held in Sept in Szeged, Hungary
The first flight will take off at 7am from the shores of lake Mokoan flying towards Dookie

23/04/2024

A very sad day for ballooning and Victoria in particular. Ian Chandler, a keen and capable balloon pilot, has done so much to bring the ballooning community together at their beautiful property Cave Hill Creek. Many will have amazing memories of nights in the big hall and misty flights across the lake in the morning. We will miss you Ian, may you rest in peace.
To Tim, Ange, Julie and kids, our sincere condolences. Know you are in our thoughts.

01/04/2024

We had balloons out on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday

24/03/2024

Club members had a great 2 days of flying in the King Valley

01/03/2024

Out and about in Pimpinio this morning , out of Horsham, while we know of others flying in Milawa and around Yarrawonga

01/02/2024

A mid week flight with 2 members today in Pimpinio

15/01/2024

While it might be too hot to fly, it’s a good time to annual a hot air balloon ( although it was very hot to do this last Saturday 🥵) thanks to all that assisted

17/12/2023

A good flight in Milawa this morning

20/11/2023

Happy Montgolfier Day 240 years since the first manned balloon flight in Paris France made by the Montgolfier Brothers 1783

10/11/2023

We loved being at the Moorngag Hall and Recreation Centre for the Music Night and Hot Air Balloon Night Glow last Sunday as part of the Benalla Festival. Thanks so much to the organisers for the invitation! Check out some of the pictures from the night

30/09/2023

Ballooning across the state this weekend, Pimpinio, Crowlands and the King Valley

13/08/2023

05/08/2023

Sharing the sun with The Diggers Wife Cafe.

It is a beautiful Saturday morning in Goorambat! What do you have planned today? We hope it involves good coffee!

02/08/2023

Our private pilots even make in the advertising for the King Valley and Goldrush Ballooning 😁
Wonderful place to fly

With clearer weather on the horizon, let us help you start planning things to DO!

Have you thought about a balloon ride in the King Valley?
can give you an aerial view of the King Valley, with its gorgeous mountain backdrop. Share the experience with a friend, or special someone ❤️ 🎈

12/07/2023

🎈Ronald Kent

Ronald is one of our incredible Yarra Valley pilots! Growing up on a farm, Ronald now juggles piloting balloons with running his plumbing business.

Since joining the Balloon Association of Victoria and learning to fly a balloon in 2005, Ronald has set some incredible ballooning records - including the Australian distance record for hot air ballooning in 2011, flying a distance of 168.7km in around 2.5 hours. He also broke a 38-year-old distance record in 2018, flying a distance of 378.8km, and just a week later set a duration record by flying consistently for 9 hours and 3 minutes!🏅

Ronald says setting these records was "never about fame or fortune, just simply an indulgent exercise in self fulfilment and satisfaction that was made possible by defining goals, research, preparation and pushing some boundaries".

Working for Global Ballooning, Ronald makes each morning flight a delightful experience. From the gentle liftoff to the cheers of excited passengers, Ronald cherishes the early starts and calm winds at sunrise.



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02/07/2023

A beautiful morning this morning from Brookfield Maze