Mates make historic flight in hot air balloon over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre
A hot air balloon flight over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre made history over the weekend, narrowly avoiding wild weather.
A historic hot air balloon flight over the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre was completed over the weekend, marking the first time such a journey had been made. Victorian pilot Steve Timmis and his team set out to explore the full lake, which was unusually swollen. The team faced challenges, including wild weather and a lack of suitable conditions, but persevered.
After a successful three-hour, 40-minute flight covering 183 kilometers, the balloons landed near Marree. The crew celebrated with a beer before continuing their journey to Mildura. However, they encountered road closures, leaving them stranded in Leigh Creek. Despite the unexpected twist, Timmis encouraged others to explore the region, praising its beauty and growth.
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