Balloon Camp returns in 2026…

We’re spreading the fun interstate at a new location!

Colorful text reading 'Balloon CAMP' with 'Balloon' in pink, green, blue, and orange, and 'CAMP' in black with a tent icon inside the letter 'A'.

Balloon Camp is an all-inclusive Australian industry event packed full of inspirational balloon classes, nostalgic outdoor activities, games and a wholesome bonfire under a starry coastal sky.

Balloon Camp classes are suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced balloon artists, decorators & twisters. Network with other industry leaders, make new friends & reconnect with old ones!

Created for and by, professional balloon artists & business owners, Balloon Camp is the unique combination of quality education paired with community building & good old fashioned fun!

When:

Monday 10th August - Wednesday 12th August, 2026

Where:

The Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops NSW

 

Set on 200 acres of prime bushland, with Stanwell Park Beach in walking distance.

Nearby attractions include Symbio Wildlife Park, golf, hang gliding, horse riding & stunning scenic look outs.

Only 45 minutes drive South from Sydney airport!

Balloon Camp Classes 2026

Read the full class descriptions here

Download the full schedule here

View our Booking Terms & Conditions here

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Balloon Camp classes are suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced balloon artists, decorators & twisters.

    Created for + by professional balloon artists & small business owners. ABA members & non members all welcome.

  • ABA aims to host Balloon Camp every second year.

    Join our Facebook Group “Balloon Camp Australia“ for more updates.

    Prefer direct email updates? Sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page.

  • The previous four Balloon Camp events have been held at Log Cabin Camp in Creswick, Victoria, about 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne CBD.

    Balloon Camp took the fun interstate to a new venue in 2026 - The Tops Conference Centre in Stanwell Tops, New South Wales.

  • Balloon Camp is an all inclusive event! Tickets include access to all education classes, meals, games, outdoor activities and shared accommodation on site

    *up to 6 people per room, all fully air conditioned with ensuite, bedding & linen.

    The only addition cost is your travel expenses to/from the venue.

  • Standard ticket price for Non-Members $795.00 AUD

    ABA Members Early Bird price $595.00 AUD

    ABA Members standard ticket price $645.00 AUD

    Non-refundable deposit of $200.00 AUD required at the time of booking.

    Day passes from $150 - $345 per person per day for ABA members or $170 - $495 for Non Members per person per day.

  • Bookings currently closed.

    Join our Facebook Group “Balloon Camp Australia“ for more updates.

    Prefer direct email updates? Sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page.

Balloon Camp Memories

2016, 2017, 2019, 2024, 2026

Group of women in pajamas and animal onesies standing on a decorated indoor stage with balloons and a banner that says 'Welcome'. They are smiling and posing for a photo at karaoke night for Balloon Camp.
Four men wearing twisted balloon Buzz Lightyear costumes, outdoors on a gravel surface with trees in the background. They are posing playfully, with some kneeling and others standing at Balloon Camp in Creswick Victoria.
A woman crouching inside a tunnel made of colourful balloons at night, reaching up with one hand, smiling, wearing a gray shirt and an orange vest. At Balloon Camp in Creswick Victoria.
People in colourful mascot animal costumes posing for a group photo indoors, with some wearing orange vests. Games night for Balloon Camp.
Two women singing into microphones at a pyjama costume party and karaoke evening decorated with balloons, a balloon arch, and a neon sign that says 'Lounge'.
Group of five women smiling and standing around tables covered with inflated latex balloons to form a mural style image, inside a room with wooden walls and a clock.
Group of people smiling at Balloon Camp with pink and white balloon decorations and swan-shaped balloons.
A man sitting on a chair holding a colourful balloon sculpture of a fairy holding a red flower, with other people and balloon sculptures in the background.
Group of nine smiling women dressed in outdoor clothing, some wearing helmets and harnesses, posing in front of giant swing at Balloon Camp, with trees and grass in the background.
A man working on a large colourful balloon art installation outdoors of a rainbow serpent snake, with a row of balloons in various colours including blue, yellow, purple, red, and green, under a cloudy sky with trees in the background.
Group of people holding balloon sculptures resembling faces with hats, glasses, and mustaches at a balloon twisting class at Balloon Camp.
People gathered in a hall playing a large outdoor-style Twister mat with colourful spots, with balloons hanging from the ceiling and a balloon decoration in the corner.
Group of people in a class holding numerous balloon animals and figures, including characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy, with some wearing colourful accessories.
Man in a white bodysuit filled with inflated colourful long twisting modelling latex balloons, wearing a white hood, among a crowd at a party or event.
Group of people posing for a photo at the end of a balloon artist class with decorations in the background.
A woman smiling and roasting marshmallows over a campfire at night in a wooded area.
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Teaching at Balloon Camp

Think you’d be the perfect fit for the Balloon Camp? We’d love to hear from you!

Please complete the form below to apply and we’ll contact you as soon as possible.