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Itinerary
Day 1: Alice Springs / Kings Canyon
Stop At: Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Red Centre, Northern Territory
Welcome to Australia’s Red Centre! Your adventure kicks off bright and early in Alice Springs this morning with a welcome meeting to start the trip. There’s plenty of culture to be found in Alice Springs (Mparntwe), the town’s traditional owners are the Arrernte people, although many different First Nations communities now call this place home. It’s the perfect place to start our journey into the ancient culture and landscapes of Australia’s Red Centre and acts as launching pad to reach some of Australia’s most incredible sights. To the west of the township, you’ll discover the beautiful Macdonnell Ranges that span 161 kilometres of Australian outback. And to the south-west, you’ll find Uluru and Kings Canyon – our next destination for today.
It is very important that you are on time this morning as we will be departing for Kings Canyon right away and are unable to delay our departure. We strongly recommend you arrive a day prior to your trip to avoid issues.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Kings Canyon, Kings Canyon, Red Centre, Northern Territory
With a short stop in Erldunda to stretch your legs along the way, you’ll arrive in Kings Canyon and then be treated to an Aboriginal cultural experience that will teach you about bush tucker and bush medicine, and you’ll discover the meaning behind some of the patterns and symbols in traditional dot paintings – it’s the perfect way to start your journey. Later this evening, enjoy sunset at Kings Canyon and then return to your camp for a night under the expansive starlit sky.
Included Activities
Watarrka National Park – Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience (except Nov-Jan))
Watarrka National Park – Kings Canyon sunset viewing
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Private semi-permanent campsite (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Day 2: Kings Canyon / Kata Tjuta / Uluru / Yulara
Stop At: Kings Canyon Rim Walk, Kings Canyon Access, Petermann NT 0872, Australia
After breakfast this morning, head out to soak in the remarkable scenery of Watarrka National Park during the Kings Canyon Rim Walk. With soaring cliffs and ethereal rock formations, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more magical place. The walk starts with a difficult climb to the top of the canyon to take in the unrivalled views before descending through the Lost City, a series of natural sandstone domes resembling ancient ruins, the remnants of eons of weathering. Continue down to the Garden of Eden, named for its lush greenery that stands in contrast to the rest of the arid landscape.
The 6km Kings Canyon rim loop takes around 3-4 hours to complete and is a Grade 4 (moderate to challenging) walk so should only be attempted if you are fit and healthy. Your leader can suggest shorter options for those seeking an easier walk. Sturdy enclosed shoes are required for all walks within the National Park.
Included Activities
Watarrka National Park – Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Walpa Gorge, Kata Tjuta Rd Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
After stopping for lunch at Curtin Springs, you’ll head to Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park for a gentle walk through Walpa Gorge (AKA Windy Gully). In contrast to this morning’s challenging climb, the Walpa Gorge walk is short and sweet, and especially picturesque in the afternoon as the sun lights the gorge. This evening, enjoy the view as the sun sets over the epic sandstone monolith, Uluru – watching the incredible landscape shift in colour is a sight you won’t soon forget.
This afternoon’s Walpa Gorge walk in approximately 2.6 kilometres. To show respect for Uluru’s cultural and spiritual significance to the Anangu people we do not serve alcohol during our sunset viewing.
Included Activities
Uluru – Uluru Sunset
Kata Tjuta – Walpa Gorge Walk
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Private semi-permanent campsite (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Day 3: Uluru / Yulara (or Alice Springs)
Stop At: Uluru Rd, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
Start the day early in one of the best ways imaginable – watching a spectacular sunrise over Uluru. You’ll be up bright and early to set off on a short walk at the base of the Rock with your leader as the sun climbs over the landscape and sets Uluru aglow with morning light. During your walk, you’ll learn more about creation stories and the cultural significance of this incredible Outback landscape.
At sunrise today you will do a short walk at the base of the Rock, graded 3 (moderate).
Included Activities
Yulara – Uluru sunrise walk
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Yulara, Yulara, Red Centre, Northern Territory
Then, make our way back to Yulara to drop off anyone leaving us here, before departing for Alice Springs. You will arrive back in Alice Springs this evening at which time your Outback adventure will come to an end.
For those flying out of Yulara’s Airport or extending their stay in Yulara, we’ll do a drop-off at the airport at 12pm (in time for flights departing after 1pm – please have your luggage ready and take it with you when we leave camp this morning) and then return to the resort at approximately 12:30pm. If your flight leaves before 1pm please note that you will miss out on this morning’s activities.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Red Centre, Northern Territory
Alternatively continue to Alice Springs from here (no additional cost), with an arrival back in town at around 6:30pm. Please consider these times when booking onward transportation or flights from Yulara or Alice Springs
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
