 “Experience
the tranquility of the pre-dawn land under a canopy
of stars. Then watch the amazing transformation
of colours and life as the desert awakens with
Uluru and Kata Tjuta as your backdrop”
Travel
away from the crowds to a secluded sand dune
to watch the spectacular sight of sunrise over
Uluru and Kata Tjuta. In the company
of your expert guide and with no more than 20
other passengers, Desert Awakenings is designed
to introduce you to the natural and cultural
landscapes of this remarkable region.
Sunrise and
bushman's breakfast
You arrive at your private dune top viewing area well before the sun breaches
the horizon. As your traditional bushman's breakfast is being prepared over the
fire, your guide will explain the retreating star scape above. Enjoy a cup of
Billy Tea and Damper as you watch the sunrise over Uluru and the vast
landscape stretching as far as the eye can see. After breakfast your guide will
explain the natural history of the region, and as the daylight reveals the myriad
of animal tracks in the sand an insight into what activity took place during
the night.
Cultural Centre and Uluru
Next depart for Uluru-Kata Tjuta
National Park and the first stop is the Cultural
Centre, a vibrant and engaging place of learning
where the local lore of the Anangu
(Aboriginal people) is explained in detail. Next
stop is Uluru (Ayers Rock) where you can
take a short walk into Mutitjulu
waterhole. A visit here will help appreciate
its cathedral like proportions and why it is
such a powerful and spiritual place for visitors
and Anangu alike. A guide will explain some of
the rock paintings and some of the stories from
the creation period as told by the Anangu
people.
Desert Awakenings is a much sought after experience
that delivers insight into the ancient landscape,
ecology, culture, heritage, and history of what
is now regarded as Australia's spiritual heartland.
Please note that children ages 5-15 years are
welcome and child rates apply, however this tour
is not suitable for children under 5.
Includes
- Return transfers
from your hotel
- Personal group
guide
- Small group numbers
(minimum 4 passengers, maximum 20 passengers)
- Travel by 4WD along isolated bush tracks
- Campfire breakfast
damper and beverages.
Tour Departure
- Tour commences approximately
1 hour 20 mins prior to sunrise each day
- Tour duration approximately
5 hours
* Please confirm your pick-up time 24
hours prior to the Desert Awakenings tour. |
