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Canberra Balloon Spectacular

Balloons over lake
Balloons rising into the sky as dawn breaks
Passengers in a hot air balloon
View inside a hot air balloon as it inflates
Different coloured balloons about to lift off
Balloon inflating
Balloons over lake
Balloons rising into the sky as dawn breaks
Passengers in a hot air balloon
View inside a hot air balloon as it inflates
Different coloured balloons about to lift off

Overview

Marvel at hot air balloons floating across the city during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. Held over nine days, the Canberra skyline turns into a sea of colour and movement.

The balloons inflate and launch each morning from around 6am and for those who have braved the dawn start there’s a hot breakfast to enjoy as the balloons lift off and drift across the dawn sky.

This event is free for spectators.

This event is weather dependent. Daily announcements if balloons will launch and fly are made at around 6am and published on website and EventsACT social channels.

Dates

15–23 Mar 2025
March 2025
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Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
John Dunmore Lang PlaceJohn Dunmore Lang Place, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet