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Central Australia Escape

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Fully Guided Adventure Small Group 4WD Scenic
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 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
Uluru
 Trip Finishes
Alice Springs
7 Day Central Australia Escape Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
4WD Adventure
Departures
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
22
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
GONT7

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 7 Day Central Australia Escape. Discover the outback on this 7-day short break through the Northern Territory. Highlights include a “The Field of Light” at Uluru and a Kings Canyon Rim walk.

Itinerary

Welcome to the Outback. Be met on arrival in Uluru and transfer to your hotel, Sails in the Desert. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. You might like to make use of your hotel's amenities and take a dip in the pool.

Tonight, you will meet your fellow travellers during a relaxed welcome dinner. Stay Two Nights: Sails in the Desert (D)

Rise early to explore the base of Uluru before the crowds arrive. It's cooler this time of morning, with the Outback's scorching heat yet to settle in. As you walk around the base of Uluru with a guide, hear stories from the Dreamtime, as well as the history behind this ancient landmark. Afterwards, visit the Cultural Centre and learn about the Anangu people, the traditional land owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This evening, enjoy a special Signature Experience. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Dine under the stars at a memorable Sounds of Silence dinner. With Uluru visible in the distance, toast the scene with a glass of bubbly and feast on a delicious bush tucker-inspired buffet, while the music from a didgeridoo sets the scene. As night falls, watch the land around Uluru light up with thousands of coloured lights as far as the eye can see. The Field of Light is world-renowned and guaranteed to be a highlight of your trip.

Enjoy more time to explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Visit Kata Tjuta, also known as The Olgas, an area of over 20 square kilometres consisting of 36 domes. These domes soar up to 546 metres, forming deep valleys and steep-sided gorges. An important Anangu cultural site, Kata Tjuta translates to ‘many heads'.

Later this afternoon, step aboard your 4WD and make the journey to Kings Canyon. Stay Two Nights: Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon (B/L/D)

Journey into the heart of Watarrka National Park today, where unspoiled bush and red rock canyons create an amazing experience. The Luritja people have called Watarrka National Park home for more than 20,000 years. You might like to join an optional scenic flight over Kings Canyon to take in a different perspective of the towering red rock cliffs (own expense). (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Embark on the Kings Canyon Rim Walk. On this challenging hike, venture around the rim of the canyon's incredible sandstone walls, then after reaching the lookout, marvel at the canyon itself. About half way along is the Garden of Eden, featuring a waterhole and riverine vegetation.

It's back aboard your trusty 4WD to travel from Kings Canyon along the Mereenie Loop Road to Alice Springs. En route, pause at Hermannsburg and visit the Namatijira School of Art, where you can admire authentic artwork.

Afterwards, head to Gosses Bluff Crater for lunch. You'll arrive in Alice Springs this afternoon.

Upon arrival, take a tour of the remote township. Stay Two Nights: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs (B/L/D)

Today, journey to Tjoritja, also known as the West MacDonnell Ranges. Once here, head to Simpsons Gap, a sacred scenic area that's an important spiritual site to the Arrernte people. This is the site where several Dreamtime stories are said to have taken place. Among the towering cliffs rests a permanent watering hole, which makes for excellent wildlife viewing. Keep an eye out for black-footed rock-wallabies. (B/L/D)

Your Outback journey comes to an end today. After breakfast, be transferred to Alice Springs Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • View the Field of Light installation at Uluru and enjoy the Sounds of Silence dinner
  • Embark on the Kings Canyon Rim Walk and take in spectacular views
  • Explore Simpsons Gap, the site where several Dreamtime stories are said to have taken place
  • Savour a memorable Outback Bush BBQ dinner and show

  • Experiences in eight destinations
  • The services of an expert APT Driver-Guide
  • Airport transfers, gratuities and park fees

  • Locally-inspired dining - a total of 17 meals

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included unless specified
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