Win a picturesque Avon Valley balloon flight for two.
Heading to the National Ballooning Championships? While you are there you might want to have your camera ready to capture the perfect shot to enter this years photo competition.
However, if you are wanting to win the National Ballooning Championships Photo Competition, you will need to know the best vantage points for the perfect snap.
Also Popular: Instagram Approved – National Ballooning Championships, Northam
Best Vantage Points
Northam Balloon Fiesta (2nd September- free entry)
Henry Street Oval (Northam Recreation Centre)- your chance to experience the magic of the live stage show, balloon discovery zone, and balloon glow & reworks finale
Northam Airfield
Entry via Withers Street
Suspension Bridge
Accessible via Minson Avenue or Broome Terrace
Newcastle Road Bridge
See above on map
Mount Ommanney Lookout
See above on map
CBH Grain Silos
No entry into site is permitted, although there is plenty of room to stop across the road. Please be mindful of your safety near the roads in this area
Tourist Bay- Yilgarn Avenue
Not marked above on map – this bay is close to the Great Eastern Highway Turnoff
Daily Launch Sites
Information on daily launch sites will be released via the Northam Nationals Facebook page each morning, and also at the Northam Airfield
Mount Joy (off Southern Brook Road)
Not marked above on map – contact Northam Visitor Centre for details
Best Photos Win
1st Prize: Balloon flight for two over the picturesque Avon Valley with one night’s accommodation at Fairway Manor.
2nd Prize: Lunch for two at Noble Falls Estate.
How to Enter
Upload your photographs to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtags #justanotherdayinwa #visitnortham #northamnationals and #photocomp
Terms and Conditions
NO DRONE ZONE: Drone operations are prohibited at the Northam Airfield and within the designated competition areas. Thanks all for helping keep our event a safe one
National Ballooning Championships Northam Details
Location: Northam Airport
When: Saturday 2nd September – Saturday 9th September
Website: northamnationals.com
Facebook: facebook.com/northamnationals
Instagram: @northamnationals #nationalballooningchampionships2017
This is a sponsored post for Tourism WA – endorsed by So Perth. We value your feedback so please contact us with any thoughts in regards to our sponsored post. Thank you for supporting So Perth and our partners.
