Media Release from Balloon Aloft
NSW's Balloon Aloft Soars to Double Gold at Australian Tourism Awards
Adelaide, SA – [22nd March 2025] – Balloon Aloft, a leading NSW tourism operator, has achieved remarkable success at last night’s 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, securing Gold in both the Adventure Tourism and Excellence in Accessible Tourism categories. The prestigious awards ceremony, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, celebrated the nation's top tourism businesses.
Balloon Aloft, with 45 years of experience and flight locations across NSW and Queensland, was recognised for its exceptional commitment to quality tourism. Notably, their innovative Accessible Hot Air Balloon Flights over the Hunter Valley earned them the Excellence in Accessible Tourism award. Launched in September 2023, this initiative, featuring a specially designed door for wheelchair access, is a state-first and only the second of its kind in Australia.
"We are incredibly honoured to receive these two awards," said Matthew Scaife, owner and senior pilot. "Our new accessible balloon has allowed us to share the magic of hot air ballooning with a wider audience, and we dedicate these wins to all our passengers."
Balloon Aloft offers sunrise adventure flights over some of Australia's most scenic landscapes including the Hunter Valley, Mudgee, Byron Bay, Camden and Burketown with accessible flights available from their Hunter Valley location.
