The hot air balloons over Canberra ๐ are so beautiful!
As the mist drifts away with the morning light, Canberra's annual, unapologetic romance unfolds once again. Vibrantly colored hot air balloons make Canberra's beauty impossible to ignore, no longer overshadowed by mountains. The lake is dotted with paddleboards and small boats ๐ฃโโ๏ธ, while the shores are filled with early-morning runners and strolling dogs ๐ฆฎ. One might think such beauty is fleeting, but it's just another day in Canberra. โ๏ธ๐ Inflation sites, starting at 6:15 ๐ Patrick White Lawns ๐ Canberra Nara Peace Park โ๏ธ๐ Up-close viewing spots, from 6:40 ๐ Canberra Nara Peace Park *After watching the inflation, you can wait here for the balloons launched from other sites to fly overโno need to move. ๐ National Museum of Australia This spot offers views of balloons flying past, interacting closely with the lake surface, and captures the front-facing perspective of the balloons. ๐ Historic Waterloo Bridge Memorial The of balloons gliding directly overhead at extremely close range. ๐งธ For first-timers, the close-up view is truly โ๏ธ๐ Overlook points ๐ National Arboretum Canberra ๐ Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout Drive two minutes further up to reach this highest point for sunrise and sunset, where you can watch balloons drift by and take in the full panoramic romance. #Canberra #CanberraBalloonFestival #CanberraBalloonFiesta #2025CanberraBalloonFestival #CanberraLife #CanberraDaily