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Itinerary
Day 1: Yulara
Stop At: Yulara, Yulara, Red Centre, Northern Territory
Welcome to Yulara, located on Anangu land in the red centre of Australia. You are welcome to arrive at any time today before an important welcome meeting at 5pm, where you will meet your local leader and fellow travellers. Although being deep in the outback, Yulara is surprisingly accessible, with flights arriving from major Australian cities, plus we offer optional transfers from Alice Springs that coincide with the start of the trip in Yulara. Once you’ve had your all-important briefing, join with your leader and possibly a First Nations guide as they lead you on a Welcome or Acknowledgement of Country.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Uluru Rd, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
Take the time to understand the importance of this sacred rock to the local Anangu people. Later, spend the night enjoying an Outback barbecue dinner under the stars, then maybe swap stories sitting around the campfire. You do have the option to sleep under the stars in a swag, or otherwise, enjoy a comfortable tented room with a fully-made bed and electricity.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Permanent furnished tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Day 2: Kata Tjuta / Uluru / Yulara
Stop At: Kata Tjuta – The Olgas, Kata Tjuta Rd, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
Rise and shine nice and early for some spectacular sunrise viewing as you make your way to Kata Tjuta, where you’ll embark on a walk to the Walpa Gorge. Sandstone cliffs rise high above as you continue through the gorge, shrouded by shadows and full of First Nations history. If you’ve got the energy you can choose to tackle the legendary Valley of the Winds. This six-kilometer walk can be challenging, but you’re rewarded with a spectacular perspective on mind-blowing rock formations. Return to camp for lunch where you and the group can decide where you would like to eat, with a number of options available in Yulara. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon – perhaps book yourself on an Outback ride with a bike or a camel as your mode of transport. Tonight, enjoy your own dinner at one of the on-site restaurants then retire to your accommodation, or take the option to witness the Field of Lights before heading off to bed.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Permanent furnished tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Day 3: Uluru / Kings Canyon
Stop At: Uluru Rd, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
Get up with the sun and embark on a walk around Uluru at sunrise, watching as the colours of the rock shift as night turns to day. No two angles of the sacred monolith are the same and its sheer size will leave you marvelling. Join an Anangu guide for a walk to the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole at the base of rock. Your guide will explain what makes this waterhole sacred while sharing stories of the incredible landscape and its connection to the Anangu people. Afterwards, stop by the cultural centre to learn about the spiritual and cultural importance of Uluru and its surrounds.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Kings Canyon, Kings Canyon, Red Centre, Northern Territory
Continue on to Kings Canyon – where you will spend the night. Snack on a packed lunch on the way and enjoy a walk and talk to discover the bush tucker and bush medicines used for spiritual and healing purposes by the Luritja people. When you arrive in Kings Canyon this afternoon, soak up the views and the last of the day light with the group at the perfectly positioned sunset viewing platf.
Today’s total driving time is approximately 5 hours. The 10km walk around the base of Uluru this morning takes approximately 3 hours to complete.orm, before choosing your dinner tonight.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel (1 night)
Day 4: Kings Canyon / Alice Springs
Stop At: Kings Canyon, Kings Canyon, Red Centre, Northern Territory
Get ready for another day of sun-soaked scenery in Australia’s outback. Join your group on a morning walk along the rim of Kings Canyon. Admire the marbled red cliffs as they plummet to the forest floor from up above, making sure you capture all the scenery with some epic panorama images. Discover its Amphitheatre, Lost City, North and South Walls and the surprisingly lush Garden of Eden, which owes its cycads and plant life to a permanent waterhole down in the canyon. If you’re feeling like an easier walk you can also take the Kings Creek Walk by yourself – it’s shorter but won’t miss the spectacular views of the canyon.
The Rim Walk at Kings Canyon takes approximately 3-4 hours. If you would like to opt out the leader can suggest an alternative and easier walk for you.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Red Centre, Northern Territory
Make your way to Alice Springs and later perhaps join your travel pals for dinner at a local pub. A great chance to celebrate your outback Australia adventure with a drink or two – your group leader knows of all the best watering holes to go to.
Please note that this afternoon’s drive from Kings Canyon to Alice Springs is around 500 km which will take approximately 5.5 hours. Sit back, relax and watch the desert scenery roll by your window.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel (1 night)
Day 5: West Macdonnell Ranges / Alice Springs
Stop At: Macdonnell Ranges, Hugh NT 0872, Australia
Spend today exploring the Outback scenery of the West Macdonnell Ranges. Head to Ellery Creek Big Hole and Ormiston Gorge for a swim (or just a toe dip in winter – the water can be freezing cold) and relax on the beaches by the waterholes, or perhaps take a hike to check out more of the area. These two stops are part of the West MacDonnell Ranges and are traveller’s favourites – not only for the swimming options available, but the incredible outback scenery that greets you at every turn.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Red Centre, Northern Territory
In the afternoon, make your way back to Alice Springs, and after freshening up at your accommodation, enjoy a memorable bush tucker and stargazing experience. Under a blanket of stars, follow the constellations above as you listen to expert guides tell the stories of the ground beneath your feet and the heavens above. Afterwards head back to your accommodation in town.
Today’s total driving time is approximately 4 hours. There are a number of shorter walks today, adding up to approximately 3 hours in total.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 6: Alice Springs
Stop At: Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Red Centre, Northern Territory
With no activities planned for today, you are free to leave the accommodation at any time. That doesn’t mean your adventure has to come to an end! If you would like to spend more time in Alice Springs and explore more of the Red Centre, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
