Alice Springs To Uluru Tour

The journey begins in Alice Springs or Yulara (Uluru Airport) and continues towards Ayers Rock (Uluru). Along the way, we make a stop at Mt Conner lookout to admire the stunning views of this unique red mountain. We settled at our campground for lunch after a quick break at Curtin Springs. (*Please note that only guests from Alice Springs will be provided with lunch; those joining the tour from Ayers Rock will need to arrange their meal beforehand.)

After lunch, we went to the Red Centre’s cultural centre to learn about the national park’s significance. We were amazed by the size and beauty of Uluru when we arrived. We explored the Mutitjulu waterhole and discovered sacred rock art sites. We listened to ancient stories and myths as we hiked towards Kuniya Piti. We drove to Kantju Gorge and saw holy sites along the way. We saw the highest waterfall in Central Australia. We ended the day by watching a stunning sunset and having dinner cooked for us.

Highlights:

• Uluru(Ayers Rock)
• The Red Centre Indigenous Interpretive Cultural Centre.
• SacredRock ArtSite
• Mutitjulu Waterhole
• Kuniya Piti
• Kantju Gorge
• Sunset at Uluru lookout

Meals provided are lunch and dinner.

Accommodations are at Ayers Rock Coach Campground (Uluru) in Safari Tents or Bush Swags with communal facilities.

The driving distance is 350km.

The hike distance is 2-3 km and takes about 2-3 hours.

Lunch is only provided for those departing from Alice Springs. Those collected from Ayers Rock must find their own lunch before joining the tour.

We wake up early for a light breakfast. Then, we head to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to catch a sensational sunrise. Kata Tjuta is even more magnificent than Uluru. We hike through the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge and marvel at the massive rock formations. After exploring Kata Tjuta, we go to Kings Canyon. We arrive just in time for another glorious sunset. Finally, we enjoy a hearty meal around the fire at our camp.

Highlights:

• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
• You can hike the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge.
• The Olgas- Kata Tjuta
• Glorious Sunrise at Uluru

Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Accommodation options are Kings Creek Station Campground with Safari Tents or Bush Swags. Communal facilities are available at the campground.

The driving distance is 406 km, which takes approximately 4.5 hours.

The hike distance ranges from 2-6 km and takes 2-4 hours, depending on the weather.

We start early and explore Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Remember your hat, water, and hiking shoes. The canyon has cliffs over 100 meters high. We take a rest and then continue north towards the West MacDonnell Ranges. In the evening, we stargaze at our remote campsite. Highlights of day 3 include travelling through the Central Australian countryside, a guided walking tour of Kings Canyon, and enjoying a meal around the campfire. Experience stargazing in the outback.

• The meals provided include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Accommodations are available at the West MacDonnell Ranges remote campsite in safari tents or bush swags with basic outback facilities.
• The driving distance is 370km, which takes approximately 4 hours.
• The hike distance is 2-4 km and takes 2-4 hours.

We start our fourth day at Standley Chasm, known as ‘Angkerle Atwatye.’ It is a narrow gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges, with steep red cliffs and sandy banks. We explore the area and look for native wildlife. Then we head west towards Ellery Creek Bighole, known as ‘Udepata.’ Here, we can cool off and swim, surrounded by the beautiful cliffs and sandy banks of Ellery Creek. Next, we visit Ormiston Gorge, where we admire the impressive red walls created by geological forces. Our final stop is Simpsons Gap, another stunning feature in the Tjoritja West MacDonnells region. It is a sacred space with a permanent waterhole and is home to the shy black-footed rock wallaby. After exploring these iconic natural destinations, we return leisurely to Alice Springs, where you can reflect on your adventures.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Not applicable

Driving Distance: 250km (approximately 3 hours)

Walking Distance: Approximately 3km to 4km.