Heritage, Australia’s most famous outback town is now the central headquarters to a range of services and a thriving tourism industry. Your Driver Guide will provide details along the way as you visit historical sites and some of the essential services delivered fromĪlice to the community of this vast region.Įstablished by the early explorers, Alice Springs began as a repeater station along the Overland Telegraph Line. This afternoon you’ll learn how the town of Alice Springs has evolved into the central hub of the Australian outback. We can’t tell you too much but you won’t be disappointed with our magical mystery tour! Discover the Outback with us on this fun flight packed with stunning scenery, interesting information and entertaining commentary. Follow the ridgeline to Heavitree Gap with view over The Alice, Todd River and desert beyond.
This sensational flight takes you west over Honeymoon Gap, then on wave at hikers on the top of Mt Gillen. Meanwhile you will have extensive views of the surrounding East and West MacDonnell Ranges. Follow the Todd River to the Telegraph Station and get a bird’s eye view of Mt Gillen and Heavitree Gap.
Take off in its heart at the Crown Plaza Lasseters Casino. Returns:Approx 8am (in summer) or 9am (in winter) to your Alice Springs HotelĪn aerial tour is the only way to fully appreciate the scale and grandeur of this spectacular region and provides fantastic photo opportunities.ĭiscover the magic of Alice Springs from above. The insurance charge is 30 AUD per person.ĭeparts:Daily approx 1 hour prior to sunrise from your Alice Springs Hotel A range of Outback Ballooning souvenirs is also available.Ģ022 Prices do not include mandatory Civil Aviation Safety Authority Insurance. At the balloon landing site you will enjoy a glass of sparkling Australian wine or fruit juice accompanied by a small selection of individually wrapped snacks. Float gently across the vast expanse of the 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 you glide across the landscape.Īfter landing you may become involved in assisting the crew or taking photographs as we pack the nylon balloon back into its bag. Journey to the launch site in the cool pre dawn darkness, and begin your ascent just as the morning light begins to illuminate the rugged McDonnell Ranges.
Experience the breathtaking feeling of floating silently above the Outback as the sun slowly rises over the desert on this awe-inspiring ballooning adventure.
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