SkyShip Uluru

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In 2018 a storm destroyed the balloon while it was tethered to the ground. The decision had been made not to fly the SkyShip at all on the day, due to severe weather across the entire Lasseter district. The balloon was moored, and nothing more could have been done to prevent the effects of the storm.

No date has been set for a new balloon.

Witness the majesty of Uluru from the sky

SkyShip Uluru is the first tethered passenger balloon of its kind. It's got all the exhilaration of flying high in the open air, with the peace of mind of being safely enclosed and anchored to the ground. This really is the the most incredible way to see the changing colours of Uluru while respecting the indigenous community by not climbing on their sacred grounds. Suitable for all ages, our guided tours are fun and informative.

From the quiet of the desert to the breeze of the fresh wind, experience Uluru (Ayers Rock) like never before - floating 150 metres in the air with 360 degrees of uninterrupted views across Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

SkyShip Uluru is the ultimate outback ballooning adventure and one of the only ways to see the unique beauty of Uluru and its surrounds from the sky.

See Uluru in a different light

Sunrise Uluru

Join us on our exclusive sunrise adventure and experience the incredible changing colours of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, 150 metres above the desert landscape.

Red Centre 360˚

Enjoy unparalleled 360 degree views of the Red Centre, as you take in one of Australia's most iconic and beautiful natural land formations.

Uluru Sunset

You're guaranteed to have the best seat in the house watching the day's last rays of sunshine slowly disappear across the desert landscape below and the stars come out to shine.

Uluru blimp flies into court

This article is from the June 15, 2019 issue of The Age Digital Edition

For the 300,000 people who visit Uluru each year, the 2009 plan to stop tourists climbing the rock was the beginning of the end.

But for some businessmen, the ban presented an opportunity that just months after its liftoff has instead landed in the NSW Supreme Court.

The group dreamt up SkyShip Uluru - a giant blimp that would allow visitors to again enjoy stunning panoramic views as it hovered 150 metres in the air.

It took seven years, millions of dollars and a two-month sea and rail journey from Europe to get the blimp off the ground.

SkyShip's first flight was in August last year, but by October its remains were lying in tatters on the red dirt. A violent storm rolled through the area, bringing 69km/h wind gusts. The SkyShip was destroyed.

The SkyShip contract was terminated in February by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, an organisation owned by the Indigenous Land Corporation that manages the tourism and resort facilities at Uluru.

Skyship has challenged the termination, with its counsel Gregory Sirtes, SC, saying his clients should not lose their contract for discontinuing the business after what was essentially "an act of God'' .

It also wants to repossess its former site.