Global Ballooning Australia (GBA) prides itself on being Australia’s most professional hot air ballooning company. Our focus is on our passengers’ comfort, safety and enjoyment. Global Ballooning Australia is headed up by Kiff Saunders – our Director and Chief Pilot. He brings a huge wealth of aviation experience to the company. With over 25 years of flying experience and having flown balloons in over 10 countries around the world, including 3 world ballooning championships, Kiff is Victoria’s most experienced balloonist. He is responsible for training many of the commercial hot air balloon pilots flying in Victoria today and his achievements have been recognised by his induction into the Australian Ballooning Federation Hall of Fame. Kiff also holds the ‘Absolute Australian Altitude Record’ for hot air ballooning. With 17 balloons and over 90,000 passengers flown safely, we welcome you to join our dedicated team to experience the joy of ‘lighter than air’ balloon flights over Melbourne or the Yarra Valley.

Photographically explore the spectacular sights of Victoria’s rural, forest and coastal regions with our experienced photographic guides. Feast at one of Australia’s world famous wineries while discussing your morning’s photography with our professional photographer guides, who are happy to provide constructive input into your creative endeavors. Meals: Fine local cuisine has been sourced and main meals are supplied – lunch and dinner. Water will be provided and soft drinks and alcohol are available but not included. Transport: For groups a 12 or 24 seated chauffeured mini bus and individual 1-3 people tours in modern comfortable 4×4 drive vehicles. Briefing sessions: If required there will be technical tuition by professional photographers before each location and during meal to enhance your photographic experience.

Whether you want to show your staff how much you appreciate them or impress your clients, Wine Compass corporate wine tours will ensure your entire group has a fantastic time. Tailored to meet the needs of all kinds of groups, both large and small, we’ll guide you on a palate-pleasing tour of the best wine and produce that the beautiful Yarra Valley has to offer. We’ve run hundreds of private wine tours and have a knack for creating a unique experience that works for the specific dynamics of your corporate group. Choose from the Yarra Valley’s best wineries, breweries, distilleries, chocolate and cheese makers, restaurants for your gourmet lunch stop, and more, or leave it in our capable hands to create a custom itinerary. Ask us about our popular blind test tasting competition to add a little extra fun to your corporate wine tour! To make sure everyone coming along on our corporate wine tours are having a great time, Wine Compass fully customises our itineraries. That means you can rest assured your staff, boss or clients are going to enjoy a day out to remember! Rather than tackling the headache of organising a corporate event yourself, leave it to […]