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  • Outdoor dining spaces set up with basket booths and mini hot air balloons suspended above the tables, with people seated and enjoying food and drinks. The Yarra River and city buildings in the background.
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  • Outdoor dining space set up with basket booths and mini hot air balloons suspended above the tables, in front of The Wharf Hotel.
Until 10 Mar

Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience

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This summer, The Wharf Hotel is elevating dining to new heights, without leaving the ground. Wharf on Cloud 9 introduces Australia’s first-ever hot air balloon dining pods, offering a unique, themed outdoor dining experience overlooking the Yarra River.

Guests can enjoy tasty à la carte dishes and refreshing drinks from The Wharf Hotel’s menu. Optional grazing boards are available, including charcuterie and vegetarian selections.

Sundays offer a family-focused afternoon experience with complimentary children’s entertainment (12pm–3pm) including garden games and colouring activities. Plus all little ones get a party bag.

Pod capacity is up to six people, afternoon sessions are for 90 minutes, and evening sessions are two-hours. Full details and T&Cs available online.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 3 Mar
  • 12.30pm - 9.30pm 12:30pm - 9:30pm
Wed 4 Mar
  • 12.30pm - 9.30pm 12:30pm - 9:30pm
Thu 5 Mar
  • 12.30pm - 9.30pm 12:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri 6 Mar
  • 12.30pm - 9.30pm 12:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat 7 Mar
  • 12.30pm - 9.30pm 12:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 8 Mar
  • 11.30am - 9.30pm 11:30am - 9:30pm
Mon 9 Mar
  • 12.30pm - 9.30pm 12:30pm - 9:30pm
Tue 10 Mar
  • 12.30pm - 9.30pm 12:30pm - 9:30pm

Location

The Wharf Hotel Melbourne
18/38 Siddeley St
Docklands 3005

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Price and bookings

From $100

Book online for Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9810 0097
  • email address: info@wharfhotel.com.au
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