Canola Balloon Flight - Benalla

The psychology of colour defines yellow as the colour of happiness, positivity, and energy - this balloon flight across the brilliant yellow canola fields of northeast Victoria will bring optimism and enthusiasm to your life. 

Goldrush's Canola Flight is conducted above the expansive bright yellow canola fields around the towns of the North East Silo Art Trail - Goorambat, Devenish, Dookie, and St James. For this flight, we meet in and return to Benalla, in northeast Victoria.

The Goldrush Ballooning Canola Flight experience includes:

o Easy parking at Benalla airport just beside the Gliding Club of Victoria

o Transfers in our 4WD to the launch site, and return from the landing

o A full passenger safety briefing before take-off

o Spectacular one-hour* sunrise balloon flight across the canola fields 

o In-flight photography during the flight, to prove you were there!

o Hosting by our expert team who keep you informed throughout

o A glass of King Valley Prosecco and chocolates after the flight

Limited Flight Season

The canola fields are only in flower in August and September, therefore the availability of this flight is limited and seasonal. 

Schedule and Flight

Meet us at Benalla airport 45 minutes before first light to fly in the perfect conditions around sunrise. Our expert crew will provide you with informative details throughout.

After a short drive to the launch field, it takes about thirty minutes to inflate your balloon. You are welcome to be involved in the inflation, and later the deflation process if you wish. Once the balloon is ready you'll be invited to climb aboard. You will receive a full passenger safety briefing before take-off and the flight is safe, friendly, and professional. The ground crew follows and meets the balloon at its landing. After deflation and a quick pack-up, your crew will drive you back to Benalla. The flight is for an hour and the complete activity lasts between 3 and 4 hours and is suitable for ages 7 to 97.

What will you see?

Flights usually begin Goorambat or Devenish allowing us to fly over the canola crops north to St James or west towards Dookie. We get expansive views of the brilliant yellow canola crops and once aloft we see across to Mount Buffalo and the High Country. Occasionally we vary our take-off location if prudent due to the prevailing wind direction on the morning of your flight.

Post Flight Celebration

After your flight we celebrate it with a delicious glass of King Valley Prosecco and chocolates - juice is also available. 

After the Flight

We really recommend a tour of Victoria’s North East Art Trail after the flight. It takes in silo art in an area covering some of Victoria’s most amazing small towns - see the images in this information for an idea of what to expect.

Getting to Benalla

From Melbourne: Benalla is a 2-hour drive northbound on the M31 Hume Highway from the Metropolitan Ring Road in Melbourne. Take the Benalla exit on your left onto the Midland Highway / A 300 north just after the Benalla Parking Bay North Bound. Turn right at the roundabout on to Bridge Street which takes you through Benalla past McDonalds and Ampol service station. Turn right at Samaria Road then left into Benalla airport. 

From northeast Victoria and Albury: Benalla airport is conveniently located around an hour's drive from most places in Victoria's northeast and Albury / Wodonga in NSW.

Accommodation

Benalla has many good accommodation options - please contact us for details.

Meeting Details

The meeting time is 5.20 am at Benalla airport - 35 Samaria Road, Benalla, Victoria 3672. The meeting time may vary with forecast weather and your pilot will confirm the time when he calls you the night before. On the morning of your flight, we meet in the carpark beside the Gliding Club of Victoria and just before Benalla Aviation Museum. All these details will be sent to you in your flight booking confirmation email. Your Duty Pilot will call between 6 - 7 pm the night before to confirm arrangements for the morning. 

Price per Guest

Adult: $385  Child: $365  (7 to 12 years old)

Payment accepted by Bank Transfer, Visa, or Mastercard. Credit card payment attracts 1% surcharge

This experience can be purchased as an open-dated Gift Certificate valid for 3 years. The Canola Flight Ticket or Gift Certificate is transferable to our other flight locations - refer to our Terms and Conditions for details.

Rescheduling or Refunding

The Canola Flight can be rescheduled or refunded if the weather is unsuitable for flying on the morning of your flight. Also if you need to, you can reschedule your flight with at least 7 days' notice. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details.  

Flight Availability and Minimum Numbers

Goldrush operates 7 days a week. A minimum of 4 guests is required to confirm the Canola Balloon Flight on your chosen date. If there are less than 4 guests booked we will advise you and provide options to get you airborne.

We also offer Boutique Exclusive Flights for one guest and up, where it is just you and your partner or group onboard.

* Times may vary slightly due to conditions.