Ballooning - Outback Ballooning

Description

Hot Air Ballooning Alice Springs
The outback of Australia – spectacular one day, stunning the next. Discover the awe inspiring beauty from the finest view possible, achieved by soaring along in a hot air balloon! Not only are you glided into breathtakingly beautiful scenic surrounds, you are also given the opportunity to experience it while the glow of the rising sun kisses your face, causing a warm radiance that sends shivers through your body. Hot Air Ballooning in Alice Springs brings you to the centre of Australia’s outback; this harsh and unforgiving landscape has an inner beauty that needs to be seen to be believed. 

Your adventure begins in the cool pre-dawn darkness. As you rise up to your acquired height, you’ll find yourself spellbound by the sunrise – this gives a stunning beauty to the illuminated McDonnell Ranges. Once you’re soaring across this vast magical landscape, keep an eye on the ground as you may spot the iconic Red Kangaroo or other forms of fauna that calls the red centre home.

This stunning and vast landscape – seen from a bird’s eye view – will give you an appreciation for the remoteness of Australia’s outback. Once you’ve taken in all the sights and sounds of this rugged landscape, it’s time for touchdown; as you gently descend towards the red centre, you’ll have time to reflect on the amazing journey you have just taken. 

After landing you’re given the opportunity to help in packing away the balloon, just sit back and absorb the amazing process, or maybe take a few ‘selfies.’ 

Once you’ve taken a few photos and enjoyed the friendly banter of your fellow balloonists, it’s time to enjoy the delicious refreshments, including Champagne and a selection of juices. You are also given the great opportunity to acquire some of the available ballooning souvenirs, and a commemorative flight certificate is given to celebrate your grand adventure in the red centre. 
This is a beautiful journey for any special occasion, whether it be an anniversary, wedding, family vacation or even a team building exercise for your employee’s – it won’t disappoint!

Trip Includes

• Return transfers from Alice Springs accommodation
• Scenic balloon flight over historic Owen Springs Station (30 or 60 minute flight)
• Refreshments & champagne
• Commemorative flight certificate

Duration

• Allow 4 hours 

Departures

• 5am (before sunrise)
• Pick up from Alice Springs accommodation
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Not suitable for women over 4 months pregnant
• Maximum of 20 people per balloon
• Suitable clothing, enclosed shoes & a hat are recommended
• Children are advised to be at least 6 years old (no infants) for safety reasons
• Child rates apply (6-16yrs)
• Opportunity to purchase ballooning souvenirs at the balloon landing site
• An additional $30pp Civil Aviation Safety Authority Insurance fee is payable on the day of tour