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SPINIFEX
HOT AIR BALLOONING ALICE SPRINGS
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What better way to see some of the most
rugged and spectacular scenery in Central
Australia?
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Alice Springs Balloon
Flights has been operating in the Alice Springs
area since April 1992. Our Chief Pilot has over
20 years ballooning experience and over 2000
hours flying time with an impeccable safety
record. We hold all the necessary Insurance
and Civil Aviation Certificates to operate.
Our passengers are collected
in climate controlled comfortable vehicles one
and a half hours before sunrise from your accommodation
house in Alice Springs.
You
are then driven to the launch site, which is
determined on the morning depending on the wind
direction. We have about 20 different launch
sites within a 40km radius of Alice Springs,
and these locations are individually chosen
due to their picturesque and unique settings.
Click
here for further details and prices
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Your
morning begins before dawn when the wind is
gentle and a new day is about to begin. Soaring
majestically over the terrain you will be
overcome by the awesome and vast landscape
which stretches out endlessly underneath.
and speed their way on their journeys, gaze up to
the swirling eagles and cruise over the peaks
of the ancient MacDonnell Ranges stretching
out like a family of caterpillars crawling
over the heart of Australia.
Wildlife loves
the cool early mornings presenting great photo
opportunities of them and the surrounding
countryside.
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After your flight,
toast your morning's experience with a champagne
breakfast chosen to celebrate your Baptempte
de l'air (Baptism into the air) and receive
your Flight Certificate.
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Our breakfast
mainly consists of: Freshly made marinated chicken
drumsticks Croissants with ham & cheese
Freshly baked
Outback damper, with honey & jam Fresh fruit
platter Fresh cheese platter Scrumptous chocolate
cake all with an assortment of fresh juices,
tea & coffee and of course champagne!!
Vegetarians are
catered for on request. Passengers recieve their
flight cerificate during breakfast.
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- Pick
up/transfers/returns from all local accommodation
houses
- 30
minute balloon flight
- Champagne
breakfast as per below
- Flight
certificate
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| After
you flight toast your morning experience with
a champagne breakfast chosen to celebrate your
Baptempte de l'air (Baptism into the air). This
gourmet breakfast includes freshly baked marinated
chicken, fresh croissants with ham & cheese,
freshly baked Outback damper, with honey &
jam, resh fruit platter, sumptuous cheese platter,
blueberry muffins and all with an assortment of
fresh juices, tea & coffe , not to forget
to toast your success with a few glasses of fine
champagne! Vegetarians are catered for on request. |
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Departs
daily before sunrise (time varies), also depends
on weather conditions.
Not Available
at Ayers Rock
Insurance Fee * Due to the imposition
of mandatory flight insurance by the Australian
Government under the Air carriers Liability
Act and the rapidly increasing and uncertain
premiums in the adventure industry, a separate
fee is payable to cover insurance. The fee is
$25.00 per passenger payable by cash or credit
card to the crew on the morning of the flight
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- 4.00am
Pick up from accommodation in Alice Springs
- 4.40am
Arrive at launch site and lay out balloon
- 4.50am
The inflation of the balloons is a majestic sight!
- 5.10am
Balloon is ready for lift off. Passengers climb
aboard as sun's first rays lighten the sky. We are
ready for lift off! The views below are breathtaking!
Enjoy sightings of kangaroos and other wildlife
while pilot offers commentary on the area.
- 5.45am
to 6.00am
Back on terra firma! Balloon is packed away. (Flying
time varies depending on the day)
- 7.00am
Arrive at Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge for breakfast.
Breakfast is a time of celebration, feasting, relaxation
and leisure. Time to chat with the crew and meet
other guests. Breakfast typically includes chicken
drumsticks, juice, tea & coffee, croissants,
bread & condiments, freshly baked muffins and
of course champagne.
- 8.00am
Climb aboard coaches for return to accommodation
or transfer to other tours/airport. Time to wind
down.
- Approx
8.15am
Arrive back in Alice Springs or join one of our
fully inclusive package tours!
Please
note:
Pick up times vary according to season.
Above times vary slightly & December (summer)
times are shown.
June (winter) times are approximately 1 hour later
(pickups from 5am).
Inclusions
All tours include return transfers from Alice Springs
accommodation, a traditional balloonists breakfast
& a flight certificate.
Weather
Conditions
Should the ballooning be cancelled due to adverse
weather conditions, we will endeavor to rebook the
passengers for another date that suits their schedule.
Sometimes this is not possible, therefore the passengers
are entitled to a full refund.
Cancellation
Policy
Clients who cancel their ballooning tour within 24
of departure will not be given a refund. Clients who
are a "no show" on the morning of the tour will not
be given a refund. Clients who suffer "cold feet"
on the launch field will not be given a refund. Where
circumstances are beyond a client's control, please
contact our office immediately.
FOC Policy
Tour Escort may join the Tour Group FOC. (Subject
to availability)
Opening
Hours
Office hours weekdays - 12 noon to 7:00pm
Office hours weekends - 12 noon to 6:00pm
Office hours public holidays - 12 noon to 6:00pm
Start
& finish times
Times vary considerable throughout the year. Summer:
4:00am to 8:30am. Winter: 5:00am to 9:30am. Contact
our office for exact times, or exact times will be
provided in writing upon booking confirmation.
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www.kakaduayersrocktours.com
www.kakaduayersrocktours.com is a division of 'Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rentals' the experienced and friendly Australian
safari, tours, sightseeing, charter and selfdrive Specialists
based in Darwin, Northern Territory Australia.
Call us now to help you organise your next tour in Australia-
Telephone within Australia 08-89453338 or International
+61 8 89453338 24 hours a day.
Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rentals
Australia Business Number 54 561 356 425
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STATEMENT
As
one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari
specialists "Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals (incorporating
www.kakaduayersrocktours.com) , we seek out tours to some
of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru
(Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park. From the sunny tropical
Top End in it's dry and spectacular wet season's to the
spiritual heart of the sandy Red Centre, from Aboriginal
Culture to abundant wildlife and incredable flora - then
onto Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns
we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next
vacation in Australia.
Our
experienced staff will help you discover the best of these
unique and special tours offers across Australia with backpackers
camping safaris to one day sight seeing coach trips, ecotourisim
adventure camping safaris in Kakadu National Park and Uluru
(Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru)
in Northern Territory including learning about Aboriginal
culture.
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