Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon

Enter Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park for an afternoon of discovery. Visit the Cultural Centre where you'll have time to explore the galleries, and you may be lucky enough to see local Aboriginal Artists at work. Travel to the base of Uluru. You'll be amazed as your local guide shares the Aboriginal Tjukurpa (creation) stories that breathe life into this giant formation.

Feel the spirit of the land as your guide takes you on a walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, interpreting the meaning of the ancient Rock Art and sacred sites you'll see along the way. With plenty of time, travel to the Uluru Sunset Viewing Area where you can relax with a sparkling wine while you enjoy a famous Uluru sunset. Witness the incredible changing colours as the sun sets below the horizon. Stay: Outback Hotel & Lodge

This morning travel to the spectacular Kata Tjuta. On the way, enjoy panoramic views of the southern side of Kata Tjuta from the dune viewing platform before arriving at Walpa Gorge. Spend some time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The 1.3km walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta.

Return to Ayers Rock Resort where the afternoon is free for you to relax or you might choose to add an additional optional experience like a scenic helicopter flight, Sounds of Silence Dinner or Wintjiri Wiru (all own expense). (B)

This morning you might choose to have a slow start to the day or to book the Sunrise Field of Light tour (own expense). Travel through spectacular desert scenery from Ayers Rock Resort. Pass through Curtin Springs Station and view Atila (Mt. Conner). On the way to Kings Canyon your Driver Guide will provide informative commentary about the history of the surrounding cattle stations.

Keep a look out for wild horses and camels. You'll arrive at Kings Canyon Resort in time to relax before viewing a spectacular sunset. In the peak travel months drinks are available to purchase at the sunset viewing area. After dinner you'll experience the Light Towers by Artist Bruce Munro. (B) Stay: Kings Canyon Resort

Rise early to 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 very high level of fitness. Alternatively, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder strewn canyon floor. You will board your coach to travel to Alice Springs. Along the way stop at Erldunda, a classic Northern Territory Roadhouse located at the junction of the Stuart Highway and Lasseter Highway. Travel along the Stuart Highway before arriving in Alice Springs. (B)