Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Near Alice Springs

Drift above the desert in a shared hot air balloon as dawn brings a new perspective on the Australian Outback. Choose a 30- or 60-minute flight to look beyond the bush tracks and take in the landscape from the air.

Itinerary

1. Start your 4-hour experience with an included transfer from your Alice Springs hotel.
2. Fly in a hot air balloon over the Australian Outback, approximately 15 km south of Alice Springs, adjacent to the MacDonnell Ranges and over historic Owen Springs Cattle Station.
3. After landing, enjoy a glass of sparkling Australian wine or fruit juice, accompanied by slices, cookies, cheese and crackers, and fresh fruit served in an individually packed, sealed paper bag.
4. Return to your Alice Springs hotel with an included transfer.

What's Included

• Flight certificate

Important details

• Not recommended for children aged 3–5.
• Requires climbing into the basket using footholds and standing throughout the flight. There are no seats, but the basket has high sides to lean against.
• Pregnancy beyond 12 weeks is not permitted.
• Participation with medical conditions, including in balloon pack-up activities, is at your own risk. Illnesses or recent surgery that could affect you or others during the activity must be disclosed in advance. Bring any necessary medication.
• Wear closed, flat-heeled shoes. Remove loose items, including dangling jewelry and scarves, before leaving the bus at the launch site.
• Follow the operator's COVID-19 safety measures.
• The 60-minute option may be split into two flights with a short break or changeover because of operational restrictions.
• Your pickup time is assigned after booking and varies daily with sunrise. Pickup is approximately 1 hour before first light, starting from 4:15am in December–February and 5:30am in June–August.