Overview
Short Break
3 - 4.5 Star
Affordable
5-99 Years
49
Locally Guided
A4A
Itinerary
As this Short Break departs at 7.00am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night. On day one, depart Alice Springs and stop to view Atila (Mt. Conner) before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort.
This afternoon travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Marvel at the unique flora and witness a magnificent outback sunset while enjoying sparkling wine. Stay: Outback Hotel & Lodge, Desert Gardens Hotel or Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort (2 nights.)
Watch the sunrise at Uluru, and then travel to the 36 sandstone domes of Kata Tjuta. Spend time exploring Walpa Gorge and its unusual rock formations.
This afternoon, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Then, join your tour guide for a drive around the base of Uluru. Continue to the Kuniya Walk, where you'll be escorted to the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole. View ancient Aboriginal cave paintings and learn about the Indigenous and European history of Uluru. In the late afternoon, experience the colour changes of Uluru as the sun sets over the world's largest monolith, while sipping sparkling wine. (D)
Travel through spectacular desert scenery from Ayers Rock Resort. Pass through Curtin Springs Station and view Atila (Mt. Conner). Stopping for breakfast at Kings Creek Station. Along the way your Driver Guide will provide informative commentary about the history of the surrounding cattle stations on the way to Kings Canyon. Keep a look out for wild horses and camel along the way.
Make the rocky climb to the rim of the canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park at sunrise. Follow the rim of the canyon stopping to look down into the canyon gorge at look-out points. Time permitting, you may choose to descend into the green oasis of the 'Garden of Eden'. The circuit walk takes approximately 3 hours to complete and is rocky and steep in parts. It is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Alternatively, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder strewn canyon floor.
You’ll arrive at Kings Canyon Resort in time to relax and have lunch (on your own) before enjoying a spectacular sunset. In the summer months drinks are available for purchase at the sunset viewing area (cash only). Stay: Kings Canyon Resort, Standard Rooms or Deluxe Spa Rooms
Enjoy a sleep in and then have a relaxed breakfast a Carmichaels Restaurant. Around lunch time you will board your coach to transfer to Alice Springs. Along the way stop at Erldunda, a roadhouse located at the junction of the Stuart Highway and Lasseter Highway, where you can purchase afternoon tea. Travel along the Stuart Highway before arriving in Alice Springs.
Trip Inclusions
- Uluru Sunset & Sunrise
- Uluru Barbecue Dinner
- Kata Tjuta & Walpa Gorge
- Kata Tjuta Sunset
- Uluru Base Tour
- Aboriginal Rock Art
- Kings Canyon
- Accommodation
- Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Ticket
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- Water bottle to hold 3 litres for the Rim Walk or 1.5 litres for the Creek Bed Walk
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Flynet in summer months (optional)
- Cash if purchasing Aboriginal artwork
- Snacks for breakfast (Day 2)
- Trips begin 7.00am (Apr-Mar) . Flights to arrive anytime into Alice Springs Airport the day prior
- Trips conclude 1.00pm (Oct-Mar) and 1.30pm (Apr-Sep). We recommend guests to fly out the day after the tour finishes in Alice Springs
- Uluṟu: Low level of fitness required. Approximately 1 hour gentle walk
- Kata Tjuṯa: Moderate level of fitness required. Uneven surfaces to complete Walpa Gorge walk
- Guests can return to the coach at any time if needed
- Kings Canyon: Good level of fitness required for the 3 hour canyon Rim Walk
- Low to moderate level of fitness required for the canyon Creek Bed Walk
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
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