Culture & Heritage
Central Australian Delight
5 day escorted tour from $829.00 per person based on double occupancy
Spend 5 days exploring the sights of the Red Centre including Alice Springs, Mt Conner, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Uluru (Ayers Rock), Walpa (Olga) Gorge, Mutitjulu waterhole, Mala Walk and Kings Canyon with Australian Pacific Touring.
INCLUSIONS
- 1 night Ayers Rock
- 1 night Kings Canyon
- 2 nights Alice Springs
- Visit the Outback Camel Farm
- Discover the wonders of Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
- See Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset and sunrise
- Walk to the waterhole of Mutitjulu, Uluru
- Visit the Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative
- Choose from two walks at Kings Canyon
- Tour the West MacDonnell Ranges
- Take a town tour of Alice Springs
- Coach transfers throughout
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Camel Farm, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Sunset
Depart Alice Springs for the Camel Farm and learn about the role camels played in opening up Central Australia. See the flat-topped Atila (Mt Conner) in the distance before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. Settle in and depart for Kata Tjuta early this afternoon. On arrival join a guided walk along the natural creek bed deep into Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while watching the setting sun cast Uluru (Ayers Rock) in an array of colors.
Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort, Outback Pioneer Hotel (Standard), Desert Gardens (First-Class), Sails in the Desert (Deluxe)
DAY 2 Uluru Sunrise, Base Tour, Kings Canyon
Enjoy sunrise at Uluru with a tea or coffee in hand. Take a guided walk to the Mutitjulu waterhole, then join the Mala Walk. Visit sacred sites, see rock art and learn about the Mala (Hare Wallaby) people. Alternatively, forgo the Mutitjulu and Mala walks to climb Uluru. Later, visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center and the Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative, to perhaps see Aboriginal artists at work. Journey to Kings Canyon.
Stay: Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge (Exclusive DB) or Kings Canyon Resort Standard Rooms (Standard/First-Class), Spa Rooms (Deluxe).
DAY 3 Kings Canyon Rim Walk, Alice Springs
Join a guided walk around the rim of Kings Canyon for fantastic views of the towering orange walls. The rim walk also features the rock formation of the ‘Lost City’ and the lush waterhole known as the ‘Garden of Eden’. Alternatively, a less strenuous walk is the canyon floor walk. This walk takes you deep into the canyon amid its stunning plant life. En route to Alice Springs, visit Kings Creek Station, a working cattle station. Arriving in Alice Springs at approximately 6.30 pm
Two Night Stay: Alice Springs, Aurora Alice Springs (Standard), Crowne Plaza (First-Class), Alice Springs Resort, Rivergum Rooms (Deluxe).
DAY 4 West MacDonnells, Alice Springs Town Tour
Travel to the West MacDonnell National Park and explore Simpsons Gap and the Aboriginal sacred site of Angkerle (Standley Chasm). Returning to Alice Springs and enjoy a town tour, including visits to the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base. Take in views from Anzac Hill. (L)
DAY 5 Alice Springs
This morning explore The Alice further before transferring to the airport or railway station.
