Canberra Balloon Spectacular

6 – 14 March 2021

Over nine glorious autumn mornings, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular fills the city skyline with different shapes and bright colours.

We might be a bit biased, but we think there is no better place to soak in the sweeping views of Canberra as the balloons, with the right wind, drift overhead.

For early morning risers, the Arboretum gates open every morning at 6am, be sure to bring a warm jacket and a picnic rug!

A pop up coffee cart at the amphitheatre will make your early morning that little easier with hot drinks, muffins and bacon & egg wraps (weekends and public holiday) and the Café at the Arboretum will open from 8am (weekends only)*.

Be sure to tag us in your pics #nationalarboretumcanberra #visitcanberra #canberraballoonspectacular2021

This event is weather dependent. Daily announcements regarding whether balloons will launch and fly are made at 6:15am and published on enlightencanberra.com and via the Enlighten Festival and Events ACT social channels.

Alternatively, please call Access Canberra on 13 22 81 from 6:00am for daily information.

Find out more about the Canberra Balloon Spectacular and the Enlighten Festival here.

* During the Canberra Balloon Spectacular only.