Experience the breathtaking feeling of floating silently above the Outback as the sun slowly rises over the desert on this awe-inspiring ballooning adventure.
Journey to the launch site in the cool pre dawn darkness and begin the ascent just as the morning light begins to illuminate the rugged MacDonnell Ranges. Float gently across the vast expanse of the Central Australian outback – keeping an eye out for native wildlife including the iconic red kangaroo and gain an appreciation of the remoteness of the area as the balloon glides across the landscape.
After landing, you may become involved in assisting the crew as they pack the nylon balloon away or you may prefer to take photographs, the choice is yours.
At the ballooning landing site, there is time to enjoy the desert tranquility as light refreshments accompanied by sparkling wine and tropical fruit juice are served. There is an opportunity to purchase ballooning souvenirs and a commemorative flight certificate is given to all participants.
Flight distance will typically be between 10 and 20 kilometres. The balloon flight takes place approximately 15 kilometres to the south of Alice Springs adjacent to the MacDonnell Ranges and over the historic Owen Springs Cattle Station.
Return transfers from all accommodation in Alice Springs is included with every flight. Pick up time is approximately 1 hour before first light – time will be given when booking and exact time will be confirmed when you re-confirm the day prior to flight booked. Transfers (at the end of tour) to the airport or other tours are available on request.
* A mandatory Civil Aviation Authority Insurance is not included in the price. The insurance charge is $30 per person and is payable direct to Outback Ballooning on the morning of the tour.
** Children 3-5 years are not recommended but considered on an individual basis. **
*** Depending on many operational factors, which vary each day, passengers may be on the ground or in the balloon when the sun is actually coming over the horizon or rising, either way you will still see an amazing dawn.
We do not operate on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Alice Lodge Backpackers Mueller Street, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Meet at the front gate.
Alice Motor Inn Undoolya Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Meet at the front gate.
Alice on Todd Apartments Strehlow Street, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front entrance.
Alice's Secret Travellers Inn Khalick Street, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Meet at the front gate.
Alice Springs Tourist Park Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front gate.
Alice Springs YHA (meet at Stay at Alice Springs Hotel) 1/26 Parsons Street, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Please meet in front of Stay at Alice Springs Hotel on Leichhardt Terrace.
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters Barrett Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front of reception.
Diplomat Alice Springs Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet out the front of hotel, by the bus stop.
Discovery Parks Alice Springs Palm Circuit, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front gate.
Desert Palms Alice Springs Barrett Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front gate.
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs Barrett Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front of reception.
Elkira Court Motel Bath Street, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front of reception.
Gapview Hotel and Campground Gap Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front entrance near the road.
G'Day Mate Tourist Park Palm Circuit, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front gate.
A Good Rest B&B Dixon Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front gate.
Heritage Caravan and Tourist Park Ragonesi Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front gate.
Jump Inn Alice Budget Accommodation Traeger Avenue, The Gap, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front entrance.
Kathy's Place Bed and Breakfast 4 Cassia Court, East Side NT, Australia
Meet at the front gate.
Mercure Alice Springs Resort 34 Stott Terrace, Alice Springs NT, Australia
Meet at the front of reception.
Pathdorf B&B Heath Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 20 minute prior to the tour start time,
Quest Alice Springs 9-10 South Terrace, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet out the front on South Terrace.
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel Leichhardt Terrace, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front of reception.
The Swagmans Rest Apartments Gap Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front entrance.
Vatu Sanctuary 18 Knuckey Avenue, Braitling, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Please meet on the corner of Babbage St and Knuckey Ave.
Wintersun Caravan Park Stuart Highway, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet at the front gate.
St Philip's Roundabout Schwarz Crescent, Stuart NT, Australia
Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Pre-organised pickups for St Philip's School Groups only.
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