6 Day Red Centre & Uluru Explorer

Day 1: Arrive in Alice Springs

Arrive in Alice Springs pick up your rental vehicle and begin exploring some of the many attractions within Alice Springs. Alice's attractions can be explored as 6 seperate discovery trails based on themes. Choose and explore one or more of these themes depending on your interests. The Communications theme for example includes the School of the Air (the worlds largest classroom) and the Old Telegraph station. Choose and explore one or more trails that interest you before settling into your accommodation.

Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your time in Alice Springs.
Inclusions: Accommodation (Alice Springs Resort), Car Rental

Day 2: Alice Springs to Wattarka (Kings Canyon)

Spend part of the day driving from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon. We recommend spending the morning exploring around Alice Springs and completing the drive between these two locations during the middle of the day. Spend the afternoon exploring the shear cliff walls of Kings Canyon. Choose from the various walks available including the 1.3 km Creek Walk through the Canyon (wheelchair accessible) or the more strenuous 6km Kings Canyon Walk across the top (spectacular).

Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your morning in Alice and decide what time to depart.
Inclusions: Accommodation (Kings Canyon Resort), Car Rental

Day 3: Wattarka (Kings Canyon) to Uluru (Ayers Rock)

An early morning start gives you the opportunity to do the complete Kings Canyon walk during the coolest part of the day (subject to health and fitness) Spend part of the day driving from Wattarka to Uluru along Luritja Rd and Lasseter highway. Along the way stop over at Kings Creek Station a working cattle/camel station with facilities and the opportunity to experience the outback either by quad (4 wheel motorbike), helicopter or camel. You might even try one of their famous Kings Creek camel burgers for lunch. In the afternoon check into your your hotel where you can then take the well defined drive to the sunset viewing area. Take some nibbles and wine with you as you watch the sun sink over the western horizon and bring out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is famous.

Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your day.
Inclusions: Accommodation (Ayers Rock Resort), Car Rental

Day 4: Exploring Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park:

A magnificent day exploring the Kata-Tjuta National Park. Spend the morning driving or walking around the base of the rock exploring the many aspects of this amazing monolith. A trip to Uluru is about experiencing and understanding its cultural & spiritual significance. Self Discover or take one of the guided tours that inform about the local flora and fauna, bush foods and the Aboriginal Dreamtime stories.

If you want to take up a guided tour - Choose from the following extra cost options. Option 1) a peaceful 1 hr camel ride over big red sand dunes 2) a hearty sunrise breakfast in an open air dining site and informative talk on local flaura and fauna on a secluded sand dune with 360-degree views 3) A 2hr guided walk of Uluru with local Aboriginal guides who will share ancient bush skills (also includes breakfast) 4) A full guided base walk of Uluru (also includes breakfast)

In the afternoon spend sometime free relaxing by the pool or and exploring the resort's cafe and shopping district.

--- For the Ultimate Uluru Experience ask us to include the famous Sounds of Silence Dinner (extra cost) Late afternoon you will be picked up and taken to a picturesque spot overlooking Uluru. Sip on a glass of champagne with the sound of a lone didgeridoo filling the air as the sun slowly sets over Uluru. You will then be taken to a private dining setting in the middle of the desert for an unforgettable fine dinning experience that includes a sky show.(Please note extra cost)

Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your full day in Uluru.
Inclusions: Accommodation (Ayers Rock Resort), Car Rental

Day 5: Exploring Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park:

Day 5 gives you the option to sleep in or wake up early to experience sunrise. Today travel to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. Located 50km away on a sealed road some people consider Kata Tjuta to be even more spectacular than Uluru.

Along the way, stop at a lookout for a panoramic view of the southern side of Kata Tjuta. Continue to the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend some time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge (2.6km / 1 hr return) follows the natural creek between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. The other (reccommended) Valley of the Winds walk (7.4km / 3.5 hr return) offers views of the spectacular landscape from two lookout points along the track. Please beware that the Valley of the Winds Walk walk is sometimes steep, rocky and difficult.

Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your day.
Inclusions: Accommodation (Ayers Rock Resort), Car Rental

Alice Springs

1 nights Alice Springs Resort 4.5 Star standard room with ensuite, pool, bar and restaurant

Ayers Rock Resort

3 night Ayers Rock Resort Standard room Choice of Outback Pioneer or Lost Camel.

Kings Canyon

1 night Kings Canyon Resort in Rangeview Room with ensuite pool, bar & restaurant

Small Hatch included in price

5 Days car hire including insurance and unlimited kilometers.

** Optional 4WD Upgrade**

Hire a medium 4WD for extra $200 pp twin share

** Upgrade Medium Sedan**

Upgrade to a Medium Sedan - for an extra $20pp on top of chosen package

** Upgrade Large Sedan**

Upgrade to a Large Sedan - for an extra $40pp on top of chosen package

Alice - Outback Ballooning

A 30min Balloon Flight Champagne & Nibblies Flight Certificate. Cost $290 Adult

Kings Canyon - Heli Flight

This aerial tour allows you to fully appreciate the scale & grandeur of this spectacular Canyon & the rugged region surrounding it. Cost $85 Adult

Uluru - Sounds of Silence

Dine under a million stars at the award winning Sounds of Silence Dinner at the base of Uluru. Cost $164 Adult $84 Child

Uluru - 40min Scenic Flight

The aerial view puts the size of Uluru & Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) into perspective. Excellent photos Cost $190 Adult.

Uluru - Desert Awakenings

Desert Awakenings takes guests to a secluded sand dune to watch the spectacular sight of sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Light breakfast & Flora and Fauna Display Cost: $153 Adult $118 Child

Uluru - Cultural Tour

This sunrise tour is a guided Aboriginal tour of Uluru including breakfast at the culture centre. Cost: $139 Adult $93 Child