Outback Ballooning

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 up to 20 passengers each, provides great booking flexibility. The reliable desert weather means we have one of lowest cancellation rates in the world. Our carrying capacity is 136 passengers per morning, which allows us to cater for FIT, group travel, incentives, special interest and private charter markets. Outback Ballooning is managed by Co Directors John Sanby and John Wallington. ... 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 has spent the last 20 years working on all aspects of ballooning businesses in Canberra, The Gold Coast, Brisbane and Cairns. 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. www.outbackballooning.com.au