Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

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From AUD 355.21

4.8
369 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers 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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

30 or 60 minute hot air balloon flight (depending on option selected)

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Hotel pickup and drop off

Light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice

Bookings made prior to 26 July 2022 do not include the $AUD30pp mandatory CASA Insurance Charge.

Options

30-minute flight

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

60-minute flight

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

Operated by Outback Ballooning

Reviews

4.8

369 reviews

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  • Beautiful ballooning

    Paula H,

    Feb 4, 2025

    5.0

    It was amazing I loved it the tour guides were friendly the landing and take off so smooth can not wait to do again

  • Must do in Alice!

    Matt H,

    Jan 14, 2025

    5.0

    A wonderful experience! While I’m not a fan of getting up before dawn, it was worth it. After selecting the right launch spot, our pilot Jason and his able assistant Caitlyn had the balloon laid out, inflated and ready to fly in about 20 minutes. Takeoff in the quiet pre-dawn was perfectly timed to have just enough light to appreciate silently rising to nearly 1000 feet in altitude. Then, after floating over cattle stations and observing the sunrise, Jason landed us on a dime as Caitlyn arrived in the support bus. Initiating us with the balloon flyers tradition of champagne, we were certified official aero-nauts before being returned to our hotels. All in all, the best early morning on vacation you’ll ever have!

  • Loved it

    Kylie S,

    Sep 16, 2024

    5.0

    Very professional & safety conscious. Pilot has 20+ years experience. It's worth the pre-dawn wake up. 100% you should go. Enjoy

  • Ballooning in Alice spring

    PeiMin H,

    Sep 14, 2024

    5.0

    Great view with great team. We are group of 4 and we had great time! Interesting experience and fun.

  • As described

    Daniel L,

    Aug 26, 2024

    3.0

    The tour is as described. You do take a hot air balloon up about 1000 feet and you do see a sunrise. We felt safe and secure the entire time. The rating isn't higher because seeing a sunrise from a balloon looks pretty much the same as from the ground. Gliding over small trees, shrubs and dirt isn't any more exciting them seeing them from the ground. But most people seemed to like it better then we did--so although we weren't impressed, the operation was well run and as I say, it is as described. Some people said riding in a hot air balloon was on their bucket list so this fit the bill.