
Tour Overview
Experience the spectacular natural
highlights of the Red Centre at the very heart of Australia.
Flexible Itineraries
The itinerary shown is intended as a guide only indicating
a typical itinerary & series of activities. While our
intention is to adhere to the published day by day route,
the itinerary, distance travelled, type of accommodation
and available activities may vary due to group input, weather,
road conditions & local restrictions. Early or late
season treks can be affected by extreme weather.
Tour Description
Day
1 - Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta & Uluru
Ride a camel this morning at the Outback Camel
Farm (at own expense) and then continue on through the remote
outback of the Red Centre to Uluru (Ayers Rock). After lunch,
we set out to explore the wonder of Kata Tjuta (Olgas) on
a guided interpretive walk through the Valley of the Winds
returning in time to view the desert sun set over Uluru.
After dinner curl up under the millions of stars in an authentic
Aussie bedroll (swag) at our permanent campsite at Ayers
Rock Resort. (Lunch & Dinner included)
Day
2 - Uluru to Kings Canyon
An early start is required to view the magical Uluru
sunrise. Absorb the early morning wonder on a 9.4km walk
around the base of Uluru or if you prefer, tackle the climb.
Enjoy a guided interpretive walk exploring mysterious rock
formations and Aboriginal art sites followed by a visit
to the Cultural Centre. After lunch we depart for Kings
Canyon, where we enjoy a delicious camp oven dinner and
overnight at our permanent campsite at Kings Canyon Resort.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Day 3 - Kings Canyon to Glen Helen
Climb and explore Kings Canyon viewing the impressive formations
of the 'Amphitheatre', 'Lost City', picturesque 'Garden
of Eden' and the breathtaking North and South Walls. After
lunch, we travel along the famous Mereenie Loop Track, sighting
Gosse Bluff (a meteorite crater believed to be over 130
million years old) and the home of renowned Aboriginal artist
Albert Namitjira as we travel towards Glen Helen. We spend
tonight in our permanent campsite at Glen Helen, nestled
in the western end of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. (Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner included)
Day 4 - Glen Helen to Alice Springs
This morning we explore picturesque
Ormiston Gorge before engaging '4WD' as we travel along
the ancient track of the Finke River into Palm Valley and
Cycad Gorge. We spend most of the day exploring Palm Valley,
the site of an in-land sea in prehistoric times and home
to one of the rarest trees in the world, tropical palm Livistonia
Mariae. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Western MacDonnell
Ranges as we journey back to Alice Springs. (Breakfast &
Lunch included)
Please
note: This tour is operated by a partner company with expertise
in these remote regions of Australia where special
equipment and 4WD vehicles are required. OzXposure passengers
will be joining other travellers on these departures.
Itineraries may vary and attractions substituted due to
seasonal conditions and national park requirements.
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