Canowindra International Balloon Challenge | Hot Air Balloon Ride In Australia

Canowindra International Balloon Challenge | Hot Air Balloon Ride In Australia

Canowindra International Balloon Challenge is organised by Canowindra Challenge Incorporated (CCI). The CCI is a community organisation and was created back in 2010. Pilots from all around Australia and other part of the worlds come to Canowindra each year to take up the challenge of competition ballooning, which colors the sky over this breathtaking setting. Weather permitting, the balloons will launch daily soon after sunrise.  The launch sites for the pilots competing in the challenge will vary depending on the wind direction.  Fiesta pilots (not competing) will usually launch from the Canowindra Sports Ovals.  However, and for safety, when driving keep your eyes on the road and pull over in a safe place well off the road if you would like to watch the action.  Be careful when getting out of the car or crossing the road, especially with children.  Balloon crews assist their pilots in the competition and may stop and start their vehicles with trailers along the route the balloon is heading, so make sure to give them plenty of space.  On the launch site, stay clear of balloons inflating and follow any instructions from crew or officials.  Take lots of photos and enjoy the magic. The action is at either end of the day with balloons flying at sunrise and in the last hour before sunset over a 9 day period in April.