Adelaide To Uluru Tour

Your eight-day outback adventure begins in Adelaide. It starts early in the morning, with your Storyteller Guide greeting you. You’ll make a stop in Port Wakefield for some caffeine before heading to the Southern Flinders Ranges. There, you’ll go on a morning hike in Alligator Gorge, a great way to start your tour in Mount Remarkable National Park. After lunch, you’ll take a quick stroll around Quorn, known for the Pichi Richi Railway. Next, you’ll arrive at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park and hike to Arkaroo Rock.

This is an important cultural site for the Adnyamathanha people, with rock paintings depicting the Yura Muda. In the afternoon, you’ll experience a Welcome to Country in the Adnyamathanha people’s native tongue. Then, you’ll arrive at Skytrek Willow Springs Station, a working sheep station where you’ll camp in the bush. After a delicious dinner, you can enjoy the incredible night sky of the Flinders Ranges. It’s known for having some of the clearest skies in the Southern Hemisphere, providing a stunning view of the ancient landscape.

The driving distance today is approximately 510km.

Accommodation: Camping is available at Skytrek Willow Springs Station.

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Geologists revised the geologic timeline after finding old fossils in the Flinders Ranges. They identified a new era called the Ediacaran period. After breakfast, we will go on a morning hike through the park. We will see tall river red gums and waterholes and enjoy breathtaking wilderness views. We will also meet with a Park Ranger to learn about conservation efforts in the park. We can participate in conservation work to give back. After lunch, we will take a scenic drive at Brachina Gorge. Then we can drink at a country pub before returning to camp for dinner. The driving time today is approximately 3 hours.

Accommodation: Swag camping at Skytrek Willow Springs Station

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Today, we will travel along the Oodnadatta Track, one of Australia’s famous unsealed roads. The landscape along this road is eerie and moonlike, with highlights such as Lake Eyre, the country’s largest salt lake, and the Mutonia Sculpture Park. As we drive, we will pass through Anna Creek Station, the world’s largest working cattle station, covering an area equivalent to the size of Belgium.

In the afternoon, we will reach the small outback settlement of William Creek. This quirky town has a population of ten and is considered an icon of the South Australian Outback. If you’re interested, you can visit the heritage-listed William Creek Hotel, which has been open since 1887. Finally, you can choose to sleep under the stars in the campground.

The total distance of today’s drive is approximately 500km.

Accommodation option: Camping at William Creek.

Meals Included: B | L | D

*Please refer to the disclaimer in the Know Before You Go information for updates on road and weather conditions.

After breakfast, travel to Coober Pedy, the famous underground town. It is known for its opals, unique landscape, and fascinating history. Take some time to explore the town. Then, visit Josephine’s Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage. It was established in 2008 to care for orphaned kangaroos and has a large Aboriginal Art Gallery. After lunch, go to Umoona Opal Mine & Museum, where you can learn about opals and see an opal-cutting demonstration. Visit the Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park for stunning views of the Moon Plains. Spend the night in an underground bunkhouse and have free time to explore and find dinner at one of the underground eateries. The driving distance today is approximately 170km.

Accommodation: Umoona Opal Mine – underground bunk, multi-share

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To reach Kings Canyon, start from Coober Pedy and head north. You will pass the Dingo Fence and Breakaways Reserve. Once you cross into the Northern Territory, continue to Watarrka National Park. At Kings Canyon, take part in the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience. This one-hour tour includes a short walk and learning about bush tucker, bush medicine, dot painting symbols, local crafts, and bush paintings. Afterwards, arrive at Kings Creek Station, our campsite.

Relax and enjoy the peacefulness; if it’s warm, swim in the pool. Don’t miss the stunning desert sunset from the sunset viewing platform. Dinner will be served at the Station restaurant eatery, and then it’s time to settle in for the night. The total distance travelled today is approximately 770km.

Accommodation: Swag camping at Kings Creek Station

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Start your day early with the Kings Canyon Rim Walk, a truly magical experience. The sandstone walls, waterholes, forests, chasms, canyons, and caverns of Watarrka National Park will leave you in awe. Don’t miss Priscilla’s Crack, made famous by the movie Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Explore the Lost City and the Garden of Eden, with its lush greenery and watering hole. After lunch, we’ll drive to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Witness the breathtaking sunset over Uluru before enjoying dinner at camp. Spend the night under the stars on the red Earth. Today’s drive is approximately 350km.

Accommodation: Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground

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Wake up early and enjoy the peacefulness of a sunrise over Uluru. Watch as the colours of the rock formations change with the sunlight. Uluru is 348 meters high and over 550 million years old, giving it a powerful presence. Take a guided 10km walk around Uluru’s base to connect with the rock and learn its stories. Along the way, relax by waterholes, rest under a Sheoak tree, and explore hidden caves.

After the walk, have lunch and visit the Cultural Centre to learn about Anangu culture and the park’s environment. In the afternoon, return to camp and have free time to relax or participate in activities at Ayers Rock Resort. Enjoy dinner at camp tonight. Today’s drive is only around 60km, and the full Uluru base walk is about 10km, but shorter walks are available.

Accommodation: Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground

Meals Included: B | L | D

The final day of the tour starts early with a stunning sunrise at Kata Tjuta. Kata Tjuta, meaning ‘Many Heads’ in Pitjantjatjara, is known for its 36 domes that define the Red Centre landscape. These domes rise 546 meters above the plain and hold spiritual significance in Indigenous creation-time stories. On the Valley of the Winds guided walk, you’ll learn about the Anangu culture and admire the breathtaking views.

The walk lasts three hours and offers unparalleled views of the unique landscape surrounding Kata Tjuta. The tour ends in the late morning with a return to Yulara. Complimentary transfers are available from the resort for those departing from Uluru Airport. Bus transfers from Yulara are also available for travel back to Alice Springs. Please refer below for more information in the Know Before You Go section. The driving distance for today is approximately 120km.

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