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Alice Springs Hot Air Ballooning with Sparkling - 30 Minutes

Highlights

  • Admire views of the MacDonnell Ranges at sunrise from a hot air balloon
  • Fly over spinifex grasses, mulga scrub and cattle stations
  • Spot wildlife including big red kangaroos from the sky

Take in the remoteness and all the colours of the Australian Outback at sunrise during this half hour hot air balloon flight. As you float through the sky, admire the expansive MacDonnell Ranges lit up by the rising sun and watch out for kangaroos, wallabies and birdlife in their natural habitats.

What's included?

  • 30 minute hot air balloon flight
  • Return transfers from Alice Springs
  • Qualified pilot and flight certificate upon completion
  • Refreshments, sparkling wine and juice
  • Flight insurance

Your hot air ballooning adventure begins 1 hour prior to first light.

During the drive to our desert launch site you will get to know the crew as they make final weather checks and explain the routine for the morning. At the launch site gas burners are used to inflate the balloons just as the sun lights up the rugged MacDonnell Ranges. Once floating gently in the air you will appreciate the vast remoteness of the Australian Outback. Wildlife, particularly big red kangaroos are seen nearly every day as the balloon crosses spinifex grasses, mulga scrub and cattle stations. After landing you may become involved in assisting the crew as they pack the nylon balloon back into its bag. You are encouraged to participate when packing up the balloon, however, it does involve some lifting and participation is entirely voluntary. Passengers that are less able bodied are invited to stand back and take photos.

Afterwards relax and enjoy refreshments of individually packaged muffins and other slices, cheese and biscuits and fresh fruit accompanied by Australian Sparkling wine and fresh juice.

Please Note:

    Important information

    • Please allow up to four hours for this experience
    • Pick-up time varies throughout the year between 4:15am and 6am
    • Does not operate on December 25, 26 or January 1
    • Please contact the supplier the day prior to confirm your pick-up time

    Women who are over 12 weeks pregnant cannot fly. Pregnancy must be advised in advance.

    • Adult: 15 years old+
    • 6 to 14 years old. 3-5 years are not recommended however will be considered on an individual basis
    • Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules and regulations and Outback Ballooning’s policy prevent us from flying women who are over 12 weeks pregnant. Pregnancy must be advised in advance
    • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
    • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
    • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

    This voucher is valid for one person. Minimum of three and a maximum of 24 people in the basket on the day.

    For those in the group that would like to come and watch their friends/family take a hot air balloon flight. They travel with the crew to where the balloon lands and meet up with the rest of their party to enjoy the light refreshments. Must be booked in conjunction with at least 1 adult balloon flight. Request basis only as limited space available on each tour.

    This experience is weather dependant.

    Long pants, sturdy shoes and sunscreen. A light jacket is recommended from April to October and during mid-winter, very warm clothes may be necessary. A hat may be worn as the heat from the burners can be intense. Loose items such as dangling jewellery and scarves are not permitted once passengers reach the launch site and dis-embark from the bus.

    Image credit: Tourism NT & Annie Nguyen.

    This experience takes place in Alice Springs, NT.

    Reviews

    4.9
    26 reviews
    5 stars 23
    4 stars 3
    3 stars 0
    2 stars 0
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    Recommended

    The balloon flight was amazing

    Suzanne 21 July 2024

    The balloon flight was amazing and staff were great, would definitely recommend

    Customer Experience

    Hi Suzanne, thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience!

    21 July 2024

    Recommended

    Hot Air Balloon magic!

    Kylie 17 July 2023

    Our Outback Ballooning experience was incredible. The team were so friendly and made all of us feel comfortable and safe.

    Ballooning ..just brilliant

    Janene Rox 12 July 2022

    Ballooning, A unique way to appreciate the vastness and beauty of the landscape.

    Fun morning Hot Air Ballooning

    Sue 7 June 2022

    Staff are friendly, helpful and even with car problems on the day, this did not effect our flight. Would recommend this experience

    Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon

    Katy 30 May 2022

    Wow what an experience. Great tour, very informative, beautiful landscapes, well worth the money. Would recommend.

    Alice Springs Hot Air Ballooning - 60 minutes

    Lynne 29 May 2022

    This was the best of adventures for our 60th birthday present. The pilot and crew were hilariously informative and professional. We would recommend this adventure to anyone visiting Alice Springs.

    Unbelievable Early Morning Hot Air Ballooning

    Madeleine 26 May 2022

    Amazing, Fantastic, Unbelievable. Such an amazing experience. Service, knowledge and follow up 10 it of 10

    Hot air ballooning Alice springs

    Rhys 20 May 2022

    This was an Awsome flight , with a very experienced company and excellent crew that were very friendly and professional , we would highly recommend doing it , even my wife doesn’t like heights but absolutely enjoyed it and is lining up for another one

    Fabulous!

    Rachel 24 April 2022

    Our balloon ride with Outback Ballooning was fantastic! We did a one hour ride, which was amazing, but the fun really started after that. We all had to assist in packing up the balloon, which was especially fun for the kids who were put in charge of rolling on it to get the air out. Then there was sparkling wine, orange juice and some snacks (including gluten free and vegan options!) while one of the team entertained the kids and adults with amusing tales and run activities. We'll remember this for a long time!

    Great experience

    Ivan 23 January 2022

    Amazingly skilled pilot an great banter along the way

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