See the best of the Red Centre on a three-day camping safari from Alice Springs. Discover the heart and soul of this rugged country, with Dreamtime legends, panoramic landscapes and stunning natural beauty. See Uluru (Ayers Rock) change color in the afternoon sun, be awed by the grandeur Kings Canyon and marvel at the round domes of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), as you camp out under the stars for a true outback experience.
Highlights
- 3-Day camping safari of the Australian outback
- Explore the base of Uluru with a guided walk
- Watch the sunset with a glass of sparkling wine as Uluru changes colors
- See the sunrise at Kata Tjuta
- Hike through the Valley of the Winds
- Camp under the twinkling stars
- Discover the Lost City and the Garden of Eden on a Kings Canyon hike
Useful Information
Kings Canyon
Day 1: Alice Springs or Ayers Rock Airport to Yulara (L,D)
Travel from Alice Springs on your adventure to the 'Red Centre', visiting the Outback Camel Farm on the way. Hear the tale of how camels arrived in Australia to serve as transport for construction and colonization. Take a short camel ride through the bush (at own expense), before traveling to the permanent campsite in Yulara for a tasty lunch. Late afternoon, wander the base of Uluru with a local guide and discover the hidden caves and ancient rock paintings depicting stories from the Dreamtime. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as the sun sets over the countryside and the ‘rock’ changes color. Return to camp for a delicious dinner and end your night sleeping under the stars.
Camp: Ayers Rock Resort - Permanent Campsite
Day 2: Yulara to Kings Canyon Region (B, L, D)
It's an early rise for an exciting morning with breathtaking views of sunrise at Kata Tjuta. Be mesmerized by the changing hues of the magical domes as the sun rises heralding a new day. Then take a 5-mile (8-kilometer) hike through the spectacular Valley of the Winds canyon, home to the mythical cork-tree women and unique flora and fauna. This afternoon, travel through red sand dune and desert oak country to Kings Canyon Region. Tonight, try a traditional camp oven dinner cooked in the coals of the fire.
Camp: Kings Canyon Region - Permanent Campsite
Day 3: Kings Canyon Region to Alice Springs (B,L)
Discover the Lost City and Garden of Eden on a 4.3-mile (7-kilometer) hike along the rim of the canyon. See spectacular gorges with towering sandstone cliffs and endless views over the countryside. Finish up with a refreshing swim in a waterhole before traveling back to Kings Creek Station for lunch and then onto Alice Springs where the tour ends.
Travel from Alice Springs on your adventure to the 'Red Centre', visiting the Outback Camel Farm on the way. Hear the tale of how camels arrived in Australia to serve as transport for construction and colonization. Take a short camel ride through the bush (at own expense), before traveling to the permanent campsite in Yulara for a tasty lunch. Late afternoon, wander the base of Uluru with a local guide and discover the hidden caves and ancient rock paintings depicting stories from the Dreamtime. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as the sun sets over the countryside and the ‘rock’ changes color. Return to camp for a delicious dinner and end your night sleeping under the stars.
Camp: Ayers Rock Resort - Permanent Campsite
Day 2: Yulara to Kings Canyon Region (B, L, D)
It's an early rise for an exciting morning with breathtaking views of sunrise at Kata Tjuta. Be mesmerized by the changing hues of the magical domes as the sun rises heralding a new day. Then take a 5-mile (8-kilometer) hike through the spectacular Valley of the Winds canyon, home to the mythical cork-tree women and unique flora and fauna. This afternoon, travel through red sand dune and desert oak country to Kings Canyon Region. Tonight, try a traditional camp oven dinner cooked in the coals of the fire.
Camp: Kings Canyon Region - Permanent Campsite
Day 3: Kings Canyon Region to Alice Springs (B,L)
Discover the Lost City and Garden of Eden on a 4.3-mile (7-kilometer) hike along the rim of the canyon. See spectacular gorges with towering sandstone cliffs and endless views over the countryside. Finish up with a refreshing swim in a waterhole before traveling back to Kings Creek Station for lunch and then onto Alice Springs where the tour ends.
Itinerary
Airport pickup information from June 3, 2013
Virgin Australia at 1:05pm
Please take the free shuttle to Desert Gardens hotel and wait outside for pickup at 1.45pm
Jetstar at 1:35pm (Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sun only)
You will be collected from Ayers Rock airport at 2:15pm. Please collect your bags and wait outside for your tour bus to arrive.
Qantas at 2:50pm
You will be collected from Ayers Rock airport at 3:00pm. Please collect your bags and wait outside for your tour bus to arrive.
Virgin Australia at 1:05pm
Please take the free shuttle to Desert Gardens hotel and wait outside for pickup at 1.45pm
Jetstar at 1:35pm (Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sun only)
You will be collected from Ayers Rock airport at 2:15pm. Please collect your bags and wait outside for your tour bus to arrive.
Qantas at 2:50pm
You will be collected from Ayers Rock airport at 3:00pm. Please collect your bags and wait outside for your tour bus to arrive.
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