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Ballooning at First Light
Enjoying the view
Having fun
Enjoying sparkling wine after the flight
Balloon set up

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

By Outback Ballooning
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$355 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Float above the outback desert on this exciting hot air balloon adventure! Rise before dawn and watch your balloon inflate in the early rays of daybreak, before boarding your balloon and heading aloft. Drift over this barren landscape and spot wildlife from the air. Enjoy light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice at the landing site. This is a great way to see the Outback.

Activity location

    • Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

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30-minute flight
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

30-minute hot air balloon tour over the Central Australian Outback. Includes pickup/drop off from Alice Springs hotels and light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:15 am
Price details
AU$355.21 x 1 AdultAU$355.21
Total
Price is AU$355.21
Until Fri, 29 Nov
60-minute flight
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

60-minute hot air balloon tour over the Central Australian Outback. Includes pickup/drop off from Alice Springs hotels and light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:15 am
Price details
AU$436.41 x 1 AdultAU$436.41
Total
Price is AU$436.41
Until Fri, 29 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included30 or 60 minute hot air balloon flight (depending on option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedGST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedLight refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBookings made prior to 26 July 2022 do not include the $AUD30pp mandatory CASA Insurance Charge.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On occasion, the 60 minute flight time may be two separate, sequential 30 minute flights taken one directly after the other with a short changeover in between the two flights, depending on operational restrictions. Passengers will be notified the day prior should this be the case on the day of their flight.
  • Child price applies to 6-14 years and must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Children 3-5 years are not recommended but considered on an individual basis.
  • Weather Conditions
  • Safety is our primary concern and if we are prevented from flying due to unsuitable weather conditions, passengers may either re-book for another day or receive a full refund. The pilot’s decision with regard to flying conditions is final.
  • Where possible, the balloon flight should always be booked for the first available day in the area to allow for re-booking in case of bad weather.
  • General Health
  • Physical fitness is not a requirement to enjoy a ballooning adventure, but passengers must be able to climb up and into the basket (approx. 1.2 metres in height) unaided using the basket foot holes and stand for the duration of the flight.
  • 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.
  • Illness and/or recent operations that may affect the person or other persons on the tour must be notified to Outback Ballooning in advance. Medication should be brought on the tour.
  • The packing up tasks at the end of the flight are optional and we would appreciate your assistance in these enjoyable activities. However, they do involve some lifting and participation is entirely voluntary. Passengers that are less able bodied are invited to stand back and take photos. Persons with medical conditions participating in the balloon flight and pack up activities do so at their own risk.
  • Any form of disablement must be discussed with Outback Ballooning prior to making a booking. Each person is considered on an individual basis.
  • The flight and carriage of any passenger will take place at the pilot’s discretion.
  • Sparkling Wine
  • Fruit juice
  • Selection of individually packaged muffins, slices and cookies
  • Cheese and biscuits
  • Fresh fruit
  • Menu subject to change without notice

Activity itinerary

MacDonnell Ranges (Pass by)
You will see amazing views of the spectacular MacDonnell Ranges from your hot air balloon flight. We do not fly over or near the Ranges but you will certainly see them for as long as the eye can see.
Outback Ballooning (Pass by)
Start your ballooning adventure in the pre-dawn when the outback sky is alight with the brightest stars and the air is fresh and cool. Inflation of the balloon begins with the first faint glow of dawn in the east and we are aloft when the powerful rays of sunrise light up this ancient red land and its brooding sentinel, the MacDonnell Ranges. Drift over this rugged landscape and appreciate its immensity, keeping an eye out for native wildlife including the iconic Red Kangaroo. After the flight enjoy light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice, which is served at the landing site. A superb way to see the Australian outback.

Location

Activity location

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    • Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

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