Hot Air Ballooning Over Hawkes Bay

Venue:

We meet on the western outskirts of Hastings.

Session Length

Hot air ballooning must be done within the first 2 hours of sunrise, therefore we only have one flight per day. Each flight is approximately one hour, but please allow roughly 4 hours for the whole experience.

Guidelines:

Children over 8 years allowed when accompanied by an adult, but we do not recommend children under 10 years. If you suffer from any disability which restricts outdoor activity, you should first contact us. Please notify us if you are pregnant. All passengers MUST provide us with your weight in kgs.

Numbers:

The price quoted is for one person. There will be a minimum of three and a maximum of six people in the basket during your flight.

Spectators:

Spectators may watch the take off and follow the experience but must provide their own transport. They may join in the picnic at the end at a cost of $15.00 per head. There is a limit of 4 people per passenger, and numbers must be notified at least 24 hours in advance.

Weather:

Our pilots reserve the right to cancel the flight if weather conditions are not suitable and reschedule for a later date. Please call the pilot during the week before the flight for an update on the weather. If flight is canceled the customer is responsibly for rescheduling a booking date.

Other Info:

Bring your camera and lots of film. Our pilots are well qualified and CAA certified, and are subject to regular checks by the CAA. Our balloons are well maintained and certified regularly by CAA. Throughout the flight the pilot is in regular contact with the chase vehicle and Air Traffic control.

Suitability Information:

This experience may be suitable for people with a sensory impairment only. You must be independently mobile in case of emergency.

Map

The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.

Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience