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All the facts ...

Internationally renowned experience ...
 
 
Your Chief Pilot - John Sanby
John Sanby established the business and was responsible for making ballooning available for the first time on a large scale through established tourist booking channels. He has attended every Australian Tourism Exchange since 1986 and is well known to agents all over the world. He has flown over 2000 hours in the world’s largest balloons and has an impeccable safety record.
 

John Wallington
John Wallington has spent the last 20 years working on all aspects of ballooning businesses in Canberra, The Gold Coast, Brisbane, Cairns & Alice Springs. In addition to managing and marketing, John is also an experienced pilot and Chief Flying Instructor for Outback Ballooning’s approved Pilot Training School. His achievements include being twice Australian National Ballooning Champion and the first record breaking balloon flights non-stop across Australia and from New Zealand to Australia.

 
Christie Birkett
Christie has been flying since 1987, she has competed twice in the Ladies World Cup, and has flown throughout Australia, USA Japan and Luxembourg. Christie is also a Balloon Pilot Instructor.



  Operations
Outback Ballooning has been operating in Alice Springs since 1986, and is one of Australia’s largest and longest established ballooning companies.

We operate everyday, weather permitting. Our fleet of large balloons carrying from 4 to 20 passengers each, provides great booking flexibility. The reliable desert weather means we have one of the lowest cancellation rates in the world. Our carrying capacity is 160 passengers per morning, which allows us to cater for FIT, group travel, incentives, special interest and private charter markets.

Our Northern Territory Tourism Accreditation audited quality assurance program, ensures that tour companies, inbound operators, wholesalers and retail agents may book with us with confidence. Passengers can be assured that we are committed to providing a safe high quality product.

Outback Ballooning is managed by Co Directors John Sanby and John Wallington.

Mark Petering is our Bookings Manager. He or his assistant may be contacted by phone seven days a week between 7am and 9pm. All emails will be promptly answered by our Office Manager Diana Mo.


Bookings, weather & cancellations
 
  Bookings are generally available up to 24 hours prior to the flight.
Safety is our primary concern and on the rare occasions that a passenger is prevented from flying by weather a full refund is provided. No fee is charged for cancellations more than 24 hours before the flight.

Ballooning passengers who cancel the ballooning tour within 24 hours of departure or do not show up in the morning for the transfer will not be given a refund. Please note: If you book through a third party, (ie travel agent or tour desk) Outback Ballooning Pty Ltd recommends that you check their cancellation policy carefully & take out travel insurance, as a third party cancellation policy may differ.)

What to wear (Bring a hat)
 
 
It can be dusty in the bush and your participation in rigging the balloon is welcomed so suitable clothing (not white) and enclosed shoes are recommended. You will be no colder in the balloon than on the ground. It can be chilly before the sun rises in winter.




Transfers
 
  Complimentary transfers to and from your accommodation, other tours or the airport are included with every flight. Pick up time is approximately one and a half hours before dawn.


Connection to your Tour Group (for international tour groups)
 
  Arrangements can be made with your tour guide for you to be collected at our breakfast site.

Flight Certificate & Souvenir Photographs
 
 

After the flight, you will receive a complimentary commemorative flight certificate.

Personalised photos taken during the morning may be purchased after landing. (subject to loadings)


Weather and Cancellations
 

Safety is our primary concern and on the rare occasions that a passenger is prevented from flying by weather a full refund will be provided.

No fee is charged if you cancel more than 24 hours before the flight.




Conditions
 
  Due to the dusty conditions it is advisable not to wear light coloured clothing. Passengers must comply with instructions from the commercial pilot and ground crews in accordance with Civil Aviation Rules and Regulations.

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