Bought the whole family vouchers for Christmas...got it SO right!!! Everyone loved it and would do it again in a heartbeat (and I'm scared of heights!). Especially loved the friendly, humorous service and smaller group (definitely didn't feel like a number).

This is a bit late but we thoroughly enjoyed our Balloon Flight with Wine Country Ballooning. It was a great way to spend my 50th Birthday. Even though it was an early morning (and thanks to Darren for picking us up from our Motel) and the cloud and wind kept changing directions Darren perservered and we finally took flight. It was like floating on a cloud. I have already recommended Wine Country Ballooning to my family and friends and would love to take flight again even though it is virtually in my back yard. Darren's sense of humour and his offsider were great and kept us entertained the whole time. It was such a great flight that the time flies (sorry for the pun there) that it seemed like five minutes had gone and we hand to land. We didn't even mind helping pack up the baloon and equipment afterwards it was all part of the great experience. Thanks Darren and the other passengers and hope to fly with you again soon.Annette, Colin and Emma

IM ENGAGED!!! A huge big thank you to Daren and Bob for making our day so special. Not only was your service fantastic but you were both very friendly and extremely funny....The balloon ride and scenery was completely unforgettable. For anyone planning a proposal or a romantic balloon ride we highly recommend wine country ballooning.

Hi Daren & chums! Just to say thanks again for a most memorable experience last Friday morning. Who would have believed after several hundred attempts, at last!!!!!! Best wishes for a continued ballooning career. Who knows, our paths may cross again, I hope so.

Barbara & Derek

Went up this morning and loved it, Would recommend to everybody that is considering on doing this to go with the guys from Wine Country Ballooning, the guys were great and made the experience enjoyable. By far a great experience full of laughter....

What a perfect morning! our balloon ride was fantastic, there is no beter way to see the Hunter Valley. Would highly reccomend the team at Wine Country Ballooning they were amazing!
Jake & Ashlee

Daren, what an adventure. We enjoyed the beautiful morning and your dry humour. You made it such a wonderful, fun and memorable experience and we will be recommending this to our friends. Your professionalism and hard work is also appreciated. Thanks also to gaffer Bob.

A truly magical experience! We absolutely loved it! It was definitely worth the wait. Darren and Bob were sensational hosts. They are certainly experts in the region. The views were breathtaking, the flight very smooth and peaceful. I would strongly recommend anyone going to the Hunter Valley to do it! Thank you Wine Country Ballooning!

Hello Darren and Bob
Thank you both for such a wonderful and fun flight last Thursday morning. It was that great combination of a truly professional attraction, perfect weather and good company that made it such a memorable experience, which I'm passing on to as many as possible. I am particularly impressed by your very effective use of technology, Darren, and the slick production of the photo DVD, amongst other instances. It's a lovely memento which recalls our fun exchanges and the pleasure of a special event which I shall share with my friends and family.
I wish you both continuing success with this excellent service.
Kind regards
Philippa

Thank you so much to Darren and Bobby-dazzler for our balloon experience in May for my 30th birthday celebration!! It was the most wonderful experience, with beautiful misty weather, fabulous company and professional service. We all felt so safe and at ease, even those of us who are especially weary of heights! It is truly amazing what you can see from above, made all the more enjoyable with the absence of any motors, screens or windows.
We have recommended Wine Country Ballooning to our friends and know who to contact when we feel the urge to float once again!!
A truly memorable day - thanks again!
Phoebe and Rod Wilby

Thanks for a great time. Ivette & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves this morning - another tick off my "Bucket's List". Your sense of humour made the trip all the more enjoyable. Take off and landing was picture perfect. Must compliment your skills. Landing in a paddock full of roos was a great way to end the flight. Thanks too for the DVD - great movies & pics. You made us all (small group of 8) feel very special as only you could..! Thanks once again.Oscar & Ivette

Want to thank the team for a wonderful flight experience that coincided perfectly with a champagne finish to celebrate my daughters birthday. Great fun and perfect just for the family.

Bought the whole family vouchers for Christmas...got it SO right!!! Everyone loved it and would do it again in a heartbeat (and I'm scared of heights!). Especially loved the friendly, humorous service and smaller group (definitely didn't feel like a number).

There are some experiences in life that are truly amazing and that you never forget, this was one of them. I went ballooning this morning with Daren and his team, it was an absolutely magical experience from the first moment of unpacking the balloon, filling it with air and raising off the ground, soaring above the beautiful vineyards to our eventual landing in a field and helping pack the balloon away.This is an experience everyone should do, thank you for an amazing flight. Helen

when up with my daughter love it 21/11 thankyou

This message is a little late after our wonderful experience. A big thank you Daren for your patience with the weather not complying on the day of our flight but we were lucky enough to be staying an extra night which worked to our advantage. You go on these adventures not knowing what to expect and the experience of helping getting off the ground and the packing up afterwards was an experience on its own. The scenery alone was breathtaking as was the sunrise. Daren, as a pilot you are A1 and we wish you and your company all the best for the future. Happy flying to future passengers. Thank you to the Mercure for our delicious breakfast.  It's a "must do adventure".

This is a bit late but we thoroughly enjoyed our Balloon Flight with Wine Country Ballooning. It was a great way to spend my 50th Birthday. Even though it was an early morning (and thanks to Darren for picking us up from our Motel) and the cloud and wind kept changing directions Darren perservered and we finally took flight. It was like floating on a cloud. I have already recommended Wine Country Ballooning to my family and friends and would love to take flight again even though it is virtually in my back yard. Darren's sense of humour and his offsider were great and kept us entertained the whole time. It was such a great flight that the time flies (sorry for the pun there) that it seemed like five minutes had gone and we hand to land. We didn't even mind helping pack up the baloon and equipment afterwards it was all part of the great experience. Thanks Darren and the other passengers and hope to fly with you again soon.
Annette, Colin and Emma

IM ENGAGED!!! A huge big thank you to Daren and Bob for making our day so special. Not only was your service fantastic but you were both very friendly and extremely funny....The balloon ride and scenery was completely unforgettable. For anyone planning a proposal or a romantic balloon ride we highly recommend wine country ballooning.

A lovely morning flying over the Hunter Valley. Beautiful weather, excellent flight path over the Hunter Valley gardens and various wineries with a perfect landing! Thank you!

Omg what a fanberrytastic day. I don't deal with heights well. But with Daren and Chris looking after me, I was very excited and at ease. These guys are great and I will be talking about this for a long time to come. Many thanks for a wonderful day spent with my husband Peter and some lovely other people as well.

After all the heavy rain we consider ourselves very lucky to have been able to fly and what a glorious morning we had. Helping to prepare the balloon before the flight and packing up after landing was all part of the experience and helped to break the ice with the other passengers. Daren is a consumate pilot who's confidence and authority were appreciated by all. He's a genuine person with no pretence at friendliness, who was happy to spend time chatting to us well beyond the call of duty. We had comfortable rooms at the Australian Hotel Motel, just 10 minutes drive from the meeting site, and our meals there were excellent. I recommend passengers linger over a champagne breakfast at the Mercure Resort after the flight. A great experience in every way.

A great balloon ride this morning. Lovely views in the Broke Valley. Excellent personalised service by Daren and Bob, who are cheerful and friendly guys. Great pilotting by Daren ensured a smooth landing. Thanks again to you both.

What an amazing way to see the Hunter Valley! A big thanks to Darren who made the whole experience enjoyable and inclusive. Totally worth it and we have already been recommending it to friends and family!! Loved it!

Brilliant experience. A well run outfit. A great way to see the Hunter from above. Great experienced pilot with good light hearted banter to match. We loved the flight and particularly enjoed the landing position.....Great work Wine Country Ballooning, Number 1 in the Hunter!

My husband and I did this as part of our honeymoon and it was a fastastic experience! Darren made the whole thing so much more fun and we have already been recommending this to our family and friends!
Ben and Loren

Had an amazing morning ... it was very relaxing and i felt very safe (i have an extreme fear of heights) ... it was very beautiful coasting around the wineries and is definitely an experience everyone needs to try ... our landing was one of a kind which is exactly what we wanted - just remember i saved your very expensive balloon from star pickets - i put my life on the line for your balloon hehehehehe ... thank you so much for a great experience and we had a wonderful time - Dan & Kylie

Balloon ride was absolutely breathtaking, beautiful morning and great company. Darren was fantastic with his knowledge of the area and made me feel very safe.- great guy. We own a Hunter Valley Motel and haven't hesitated recommending him to any of our guests.Thankyou for a lovely experience.

It was a nice morning with a little bit of rain we didnt think that we would take off but we did, we missed all the rain had great time with a fanastic crew ,it was great fun thankyou to everyone.

I wanted to thank both you and Bob for a really outstanding morning. Your fun, competence and positive energy gave the whole experience such a great feel and we loved it. We are already talking about how fun it would be to have a group of 10 friends having a ride together! Thanks again, Claudia.

Hi Daren, thanks so much for an unforgettable experience and a truly memorable day. It was well worth getting up early to enjoy the wonderful morning drifting above the hunter valley in absolute peace. We felt perfectly safe in your capable hands! We had chosen your company because we wanted to travel in a small group rather than jammed into a bus-like basket as offered by others and can only recommend your company to everyone who wants a real special balloon flight. Your great sense of humour was a bonus that brightened up the flight for everyone. Personal service makes all the difference!

First Time Hot Air Balloon ride ever, terrified of heights, the pilot is a comedian and a sweet guy makes you feel totally safe and at ease, my experience was nothing short of totally awesome, would highly recommend for anyone who wants to conquer their fear of heights and have a terrific experience.
Thanks for an awesome day. Joe

We had a fantastic flight, professional, well organised and great value. Would definitely recommend.

we had an awesome time with you guys...and daren your sense of humour made our morning so much more enjoyable...from peter and leanne harman.

What a way to celebrate my 50th birthday, a first in a hot air balloon, and I get more than 50 great views of the Hunter wineries. I enjoy the wine and now I can say I enjoyed the views or the great ride of my life. Thanks Daren for your best wishes for my birthday and for the way you looked after us .

What a great experience, have seen the Hunter Valley many times but your ride in the balloon and the experience Daren shows in controlling the balloon and his comments certainly makes it a very worthwhile venture. The professionalism shown by this company proves that they are local and love what they do and what they can do to give others a great time. Highly recommended.

WOW!!!Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity of a lifetime, it was awesome. Have not stopped raving about it. Great pilot, great views, great staff, highly recommend Wine Country Ballooning.

Just wanted to let everyone know that Darren from Wine Country Ballooning was fantastic, very friendly & funny, he provided the perfect atmosphere. The balloon ride was absolutely unforgettable, it was a great morning & an experience that will be hard to top. Thank-you! 

What a way to start the day! Even preparing the balloon for flight is fun. Then to glide over the Hunter as the sun rises and the animals below are waking is quite special. Thanks Daren for a great time.

Just ticked another one off the bucket list, what an amazing morning !! Weather was perfect and the view amazing, can't believe how beautiful the Hunter Valley looks from the air. Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to fly with you Daren, couldn't think of a better place to have my first Hot Air Balloon experience. Look forward to doing it again sometime soon !!

What a great suprise from my husband on my 30th birthday. I have always wanted to go on a hot air balloon  it was well worth the wait.What an amazing experience it was from start to finish. I could have stayed up there all day. Thankyou so much Darren for making this an enjoyable experience . I cant wait to do it again. Thanks again Pietro & Theresa :)

Wonderful flight Daren, every one should do this at least once in a lifetime, the weather was perfect as was the company, will pass it on to others.
Thanks, Dennis.

A big THANK YOU to Daren and Yvette, what a wonderful experience to have witnessed, cheers for making my in-laws balloon ride so enjoyable, they will remember it forever. Thanks so much for letting noah join in, he has taken his pictures for show and tell. We have already recommended you to a few people and when I get the chance to have a go myself it will defo be with you guys. Some people are very good at their jobs but you both were brill. Nice 1 !!!!!

We had a wonderful time, Darren and his wife made the day perfect. My grandson Noah was over the moon with his experience, and that made the day even more special. I will take the memories of my day home with me and definately recommend the company to all my friends.

My guy Adam and I left for our hot-air balloon ride as boyfriend and girlfriend and by the time we landed we were engaged! Thanx 2 our larger-than-life pilot Daren who not only assisted Adam in his surprise proposal plan, but made our whole hot air balloon ride, a hilarious and fantastic experience :) Thankyou Wine Country Ballooning!!!