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Balloon Aloft Hunter Valley
1/26 Lodge Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2325, Australia
Open today: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Joseph T
Sydney, Australia
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travelling above the early morning mist is really cool
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Date of experience: September 2015
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Catherine J
Wentworth Falls, Australia
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6,200 feet into the quiet ambiance of the atmosphere on a perfect morning - Oh, what a feeling!! Great guide in Nicola and really great bunch of fellow early morning balloon risers. Would do it again and highly recommend the experience. Great breakfast after the ride as well. Robert & Catherine
Date of experience: September 2015
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Balloon_Aloft, Pilot at Balloon Aloft Hunter Valley, responded to this reviewResponded September 22, 2015
Hi Robert and Catherine,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your review. We certainly did get a great view of the valley that morning! It's amazing how sharing a wicker basket in the sky can bring people together!! The breakfast at Petersons is a really relaxed way to finish the morning and get to know everyone. I'm glad you enjoyed your morning. Hopefully we'll see you both flying with us again one day soon.
Best wishes,
Nicola
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Bugger2
nsw
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Recently had the incredible opportunity to 'float' through the heavens with balloon aloft.
I was a little dubious when my partner informed me of the early start but all was forgiven when I found out what he had planned for us.
From the very (early) start, the staff were fantastic. We had the pleasure of having Matt as our pilot and he made the whole wonderful experience quite entertaining and informative. Felt safe the whole time, if not completely in awe of his skills.
The flight was breathtaking and magical, and something we will never forget.
Being greeted with a delicious champagne breakfast after we landed just ended the morning perfectly.
Everyone should fly in a balloon at least once in their lifetime, and balloon aloft are the people to do it with!
Thankyou for a truly wonderful experience!!
Date of experience: August 2015
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Balloon_Aloft, Manager at Balloon Aloft Hunter Valley, responded to this reviewResponded September 29, 2015
What an awesome review, thank you! I love showing the other pilots fabulous reviews like this, just to show them I'm truly the best pilot! ;)
We think we have one of the best jobs in the world (apart from the early starts) and we love sharing it with our passengers. Peterson House always has a great breakfast waiting for us at the end of the flight, well worth the short job of packing the balloon away.
Thank you again and hope to see you in the skies in the future.
Matt
Balloon Aloft Pilot & General Manager
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Peter R
Toongabbie, Australia
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Wow! What an amazing picture-perfect morning we have had. From the time we were greeted by Clay, Sam and Norm, through to the flight with Clay, and then followed by the delicious champagne breakfast at Peterson's, we have thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Clay and his team were so professional, friendly and of good humour. We would highly recommend this trip.
Date of experience: September 2015
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Balloon_Aloft, Manager at Balloon Aloft Hunter Valley, responded to this reviewResponded September 20, 2015
We are so happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your hot air ballooning adventure with us and that the weather was perfect for the occasion. Thank you kindly for taking the time to share your review of your Balloon Aloft experience and for recommending us to others.
Kind regards,
Peta
Balloon Aloft
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Brian P
Newcastle, Australia
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What an amazing experience. The early rise was worth it. Nicola was our pilot and from the first time we lifted off to the softest landing it was fantastic. We had a picture perfect day and ended with a great champagne breakfast at Petersons. It is a "must do" on your next visit to the Hunter Valley.
Date of experience: September 2015
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Balloon_Aloft, Manager at Balloon Aloft Hunter Valley, responded to this reviewResponded September 15, 2015
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your flight with Nicola and the Balloon Aloft team and thank you kindly for taking the time to review your experience here. You were certainly in great hands for your soft landing with Nicola (who is already the current Women’s World Ballooning Champion) taking second place at the Australian Ballooning Championship recently.
Kind regards,
Peta
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Adel G
Blacktown, Australia
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Clay and Sam where wonderful, extremely professional and friendly. Had a wonderful time with my wife. I would definitely recommend this experience. It was a safe, pleasurable and serene flight.
Date of experience: September 2015
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Balloon_Aloft, Manager at Balloon Aloft Hunter Valley, responded to this reviewResponded September 15, 2015
Thanks for taking the time to write a review of your sunrise balloon flight with Clay and Sam. We are delighted that you both had a wonderful time and really appreciate your recommendation of us to others.
Kind regards,
Peta
Balloon Aloft
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