Canola Balloon Flight - Temora

Yellow is the colour of happiness, positivity, and energy as defined by the psychology of colour - this balloon flight across the brilliant yellow canola fields of Riverina’s Canola Trail will bring enthusiam and optimism to your life.

Goldrush's Canola Flights are conducted above the expansive bright yellow canola fields around the Canola Trail - For this flight, we meet and return to Temora airport, NSW.

The Canola Flight package includes:

o Easy parking at Temora airport

o Transfers in our vehicles to the launch site, and return from the landing

o A full passenger safety briefing before take-off

o Spectacular one-hour sunrise balloon flight across the canola fields*

o In-flight photography during the flight, to prove you were there!

o Hosting by our expert team who keep you informed throughout

o A glass of Prosecco and chocolates after the flight

Limited Flight Season

The canola fields are only in flower in August and September; therefore, the availability of this flight is limited and seasonal.

Schedule and Flight

Meet us at Temora airport 45 minutes before first light to fly in the perfect conditions around sunrise. Our expert crew will provide you with informative details throughout.

After a short drive to the launch field, it takes about thirty minutes to inflate your balloon. You are welcome to be involved in the inflation, and later the deflation process if you wish. Once the balloon is ready, you'll be invited to climb aboard. You will receive a full passenger safety briefing before take-off and the flight is safe, friendly, and professional. The ground crew follows and meets the balloon at its landing. After deflation and a quick pack-up, your crew will drive you back to Temora. The flight is for an hour and the complete activity lasts between 3 and 4 hours and is suitable for ages 7 to 97.

What will you see?

Flights usually begin at Temora aerodrome allowing us to fly over the canola crops to the south or west. We get expansive views of the brilliant yellow canola crops and once aloft. Occasionally we vary our take-off location if prudent due to the prevailing wind direction on the morning of your flight.

Post Flight Celebration

After your flight we celebrate it with a delicious glass of Prosecco and chocolates - juice is also available.

Getting to Temora

Located just north of Wagga Wagga and two hours west of Canberra

Meeting Details

The meeting time is 5.20 am at Harding Street, Temora – near Temora Aviation Museum on Temora Aerodrome. The meeting time may vary with forecast weather and your pilot will confirm the time when he calls you the night before. All these details will be sent to you in your flight booking confirmation email. Your Duty Pilot will call between 6 - 7 pm the night before to confirm arrangements for the morning.

Price per Guest

Adult: $385 Child: $365 (7 to 12 years old)

Rescheduling & Refunding

The Canola Flight can be rescheduled or refunded if the weather is unsuitable for flying on the morning of your flight. Also if you need to, you can reschedule your flight with at least 7 days' notice. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details.

Flight Availability and Minimum Numbers

Goldrush operates 7 days a week. For our opening season in Temora we are offering a reduced schedule. Please email us if you wish to request a particular day. A minimum number is required to confirm the Canola Flight on your chosen date. If there are less guests booked, we will advise you and provide options to get you airborne.

* Times may vary slightly due to conditions.