Global Ballooning Returns to Mansfield with Rare Winter Afternoon Flights

India, July 17 -- Global Ballooning Australia is bringing back one of Victoria's most scenic experiences - hot air ballooning over Mansfield and the High Country, with a rare twist: winter afternoon flights.

What's New

- Season: May to September 2026

- Flights: Both sunrise and golden-hour afternoon flights - unusual in Australia due to weather conditions.

- Scenery: Snow-dusted alpine peaks, mist-filled valleys, rolling farmland, and crisp winter skies.

- Heritage: Founder Kiff Saunders first flew over Mansfield in 1992; now the next generation of the Saunders family is involved in operations.

Why It's Special

- Afternoon flights are almost unheard of in Australian ballooning, making this a rare dual-flight experience.

- Visitors can enjoy two perspectives of the High Country: the soft morning light and the golden evening glow.

- Expected to boost winter tourism, encouraging....

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