Now in its seventh year, the popular event has been extended from two days to four days this year with the aim of allowing twice as many passengers to take part.

More than 30 hot air balloons will take to the skies over the Hunter Valley vineyards for the event.

A new addition to this years fiesta is the Hunter Valley Night Glow, which will take place at Roche Estate on Saturday from 5pm. Nine hot air balloons will light up their burners in the dark, choreographed to music, in this spectacular event.

Find out more at balloonaloft.com.