Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight : 60 Minutes
Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight : 60 Minutes
Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight : 60 Minutes
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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.
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** Children 3-5 years are not recommended but considered on an individual
basis.
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*** 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.
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Additional information
Please remember the following:
Reconfirmation and Online Check-in
You will be required to online check-in the day prior to your balloon flight.
For this reason, we require your mobile number and email address so that you
can receive your reconfirmation text and an email containing your online
check-in link and instructions. Should you not have one of these, please phone
us on 1800 809 790 or 8952 8723 or email sales@outbackballooning.com.au.
Mobile phones must be left on overnight prior to the flight.
What to Wear
It is dusty in the Outback. Outdoor clothing (preferably not white), long
pants and hat or cap are recommended. Enclosed flat heel shoes are essential.
It is no colder in the balloon than on the ground but it can be cooler before
sunrise. Warm clothing may be necessary from approximately May to Sep. Loose
items such as dangling jewellery and scarves are not permitted once passengers
reach the launch site and dis-embark from the bus.
Passenger participation in helping to deflate & pack up the hot air balloon is
great fun and actively encouraged but standing back and taking photographs is
equally entertaining. Cameras welcome in the balloon.
You can expect to be with Outback Ballooning for up to 4 hours from pick-up.
Cancellations
Passengers will be charged if they:
⦁ Cancel their ballooning tour within 24 hours of departure.
⦁ "No show" on the morning of the tour.
⦁ suffer "cold feet" on the launch field.
No fee is charged for cancellations more than 24 hours before the flight.
Weather Conditions
Safety is our primary concern and if we are prevented from flying due to
unsuitable weather conditions, passengers may re-book for another day. If you
have no other days available and have booked through a third party agent, you
will need to contact them direct in regards to a refund.
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.
The pilot’s decision with regard to flying conditions is final.
Outback Ballooning looks forward to welcoming you on-board your hot air
balloon flight over spectacular desert scenery in Alice Springs.
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Provider
Outback Ballooning
NZD 480
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