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From vibrant national parks to terracotta-infused gorges, the Northern Territory is a sight to see from the air. Currently, you can take flight via hot air balloon over Alice Springs, giving you uninterrupted views of the West MacDonnell Ranges.
Although you can't float over Darwin just yet, this page is continuously being updated with all the experiences available for getting the best view in the Northern Territory.
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| Experience | Location | Duration | Extras/inclusions | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Flight | Alice Springs | 30 minutes |
| Adrenaline |
| Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Flight | Alice Springs | 60 minutes |
| RedBalloon |
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Available on select travel dates on activities such as sightseeing tours, whale watching cruises, jet boat rides, hot air balloon flights, wine tours and more. Destinations include Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Darwin and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $250. Activities include hot air ballooning, skydiving, helicopter scenic flights. Destinations include Whitsundays, Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hunter Valley, Sydney and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates when you spend a minimum of $300. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates across Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and more. Activities include day tours, zoo and animal interactions, tandem skydives, hot air balloon flights, jet boat rides and more.
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Up to $109 off Darwin escape with Katherine Gorge cruise
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Available from 1 February - 31 March 2021 for a 5-night stay at Mindil Beach Casino and Resort. Includes Katherine Gorge cruise and Edith Falls tour. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates until December 2021 on activities including sightseeing cruises, skydives, scenic flights, hot air balloon flights and dining experiences.
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Available on select travel dates on activities including sightseeing cruises, skydives, tours and hot air balloon flights.
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Available on select travel dates on activities including hot air balloon flights, skydives, whale watching cruises, jet boat rides and more.
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Available on activities until 31 December 2021 when you spend a minimum of $150. Includes sightseeing tours, Kuranda Skyrail tickets, river rafting, hot air balloon flights and more. T&Cs apply.
Klook
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Available on select travel dates from September 2021 - March 2022 for a 1-hour flight experience in Camden Valley.
Adrenaline
Sydney: Hot air balloon experience with breakfast from $279
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Available from October 2021 - February 2023 for a 1-hour hot air balloon flight over Macarthur region.
Adrenaline
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Available on select dates until 2022 on experiences like hot air balloon flights, scenic helicopter flights, skydives, flying lessons and more. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Hunter Valley, Great Ocean Road, Perth and more.
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Available on activities including soccer classes, driving experiences, hot air balloon flights, skydives, kayak tours, quad biking tours, whale watching cruises, jet boat rides and more.
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Available on select dates for activities like driving experiences, hot air balloon flights, helicopter scenic flights, jet skis and jet boat rides, skydives, whale watching cruises and more.
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Available on select travel dates until 2022 for activities like rally driving experiences, kayaking, helicopter flights, skydiving, abseiling, hot air ballooning and more.
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Available on select travel dates for activities such as driving experiences, helicopter flights, skydives, hot air balloon flights, whale watching cruises, go karting experiences and more.
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Plus an extra $5 off with code on select dates when you buy 2 or more vouchers. T&Cs apply.
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Plus an extra $5 off with code on select dates when you buy 2 or more vouchers. Experiences include tours, zoo and wildlife interactions, hot air balloon flights, skydives, high teas, bike tours and more. Destinations include Sydney, Hunter Valley, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Canberra and more. T&Cs apply.
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Cairns hot air balloon flight from $330
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Available for travel from 4 September 2021 - 28 February 2022, including Father's Day.
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Gold Coast hot air ballooning experience with breakfast from $360
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Available from 3 September 2021 - 28 February 2022, including Father's Day.
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$259: Brisbane hot air balloon flight with breakfast
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Available from 3 September 2021 - 28 February 2022, including Father's Day.
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Available on select travel dates and on select activities including hot air balloon flights and attraction passes. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Includes hot air balloon flights, sightseeing cruises, tours, skydives, attraction passes and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Includes bridge climbs, sightseeing tours, indoor skydives, attraction passes, hot air balloon flights and more. T&Cs apply.
Flight Centre - Holidays
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Available on select stay dates from December 2021 - March 2022 at Mantra on the Esplanade. Includes admission to Crocosaurus Cove. Valid for 2 adults and 2 children. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select experiences and activities like skydiving, scenic helicopter flights, kayaking, whale watching, hot air ballooning, quad biking and more. Destinations include Sydney, Byron, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Darwin and Perth.
Gift It Now
Up to 44% off Gold Coast experiences
Available on select travel dates for activities including tandem skydives, hot air balloon flights, zoo and wildlife interactions, sightseeing cruises and more.
You can hot air balloon over the MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs with Outback Ballooning.
It is recommended that you wear enclosed shoes, sneakers being the best option. It maybe more comfortable if you bring a jacket or some sort of scarf as temperatures aren't likely to be warm in the early hours of the morning.
Almost anyone can enjoy a hot air balloon experience. However, if you are pregnant or have recently had a serious injury, you won't be able to take the flight. You must be able to enter and exit the basket.
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