Melbourne is one of the few cities where a hot air balloon can lift off right over the skyline, drifting above the CBD, the Yarra River, and the MCG at sunrise before landing for a champagne breakfast. Flights typically run 60 to 90 minutes and are weather-dependent, so mornings are booked with a backup date. For a rural view instead of a city one, sunrise balloon flights over the Yarra Valley vineyards are the other popular option from Melbourne.