Touring Australia Summer 2016/17 Touring Australia | Page 60

ACt eVeNT DeTAILs March 11th – 19th 2017 Lawns of Old Parliament House, King Edward Terrace, Parks. Balloons inflate from 6.15am, launch from 6.30am – 7.00am,. Breakfast until 10.00am. Call for more info on 13 2281 Experience the thrill of hot air ballooning over Canberra at sunrise with Canberra’s most experienced hot air balloon operators. Canberra by hot air balloon provides the ultimate experience, leaving you with a lifetime of memories to share with family and friends! Book your own balloon flight and experience the excitement that is the Canberra Balloon Spectacular balloon aloft. P: [phone] e: [email protected] w: www.canberraballoons.com.au the canberra balloon spectacular is listed as one of the top four hot air ballooning events in the world. Join us next March as the festival celebrates its 30th year. Held over nine days, pilots will begin laying out and inflating their balloons on the lawns of Old Parliament House before they ascend into the sky to create an exhilarating back drop to our national attractions. 60 The 2017 Canberra Balloon Spectacular will also include some special shape balloons from across the globe adding a sense of novelty to the stunning setting each day. Patrons will be treated to an experience of the senses with a flurry of color, sound and movement. The atmosphere of the balloons is complemented by delicious hot breakfast available for purchase provided by the Belconnen Lions Club. touring australia magazine • summer 2017