- Quality accommodation.
- Travel by luxury coach.
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide.
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Outback Contrasts
Trip Type: Inspiring JourneyNZD 5,769.00 /Person
Witness the rugged landscape of the Red Centre and marvel at the ancient cultures that have cared for this land for generations. Experience the maj...
Outback Contrasts
Witness the rugged landscape of the Red Centre and marvel at the ancient cultures that have cared for this land for generations. Experience the majesty of Uluru, Kings Canyon and view rock art dating back thousands of years, witness striking landscapes and be immersed in the stories of the Dreamtime.
Welcome to Alice Springs
Immerse yourself in the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station precinct and learn about the overland telegraph line as you discover its historic buildings. Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges on a walk through the dramatic Simpsons Gap. Relish spectacular views across Alice Springs from Anzac Hill before some free time to explore the town or relax by your resort pool. Join your fellow guests at the Tali restaurant for a Welcome Dinner.
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
- Alice Springs
Alice Springs - Kings Canyon
We head off along the 4WD Giles Track, crossing dry riverbeds and outback landscapes, to Kings Canyon Resort. The flickering glow of this evening's fire, dancing under the canopy of a starry Southern Hemisphere sky, is the perfect accompaniment to your Local Dining Experience Under a Desert Moon. This degustation menu with matching wines is the perfect end to the day. Sit back and listen to the sounds of the outback come alive at night in the company of new friends.
Kings Canyon Resort
- Alice Springs
Kings Canyon - Uluru
Gaze across the deep chasm at the edge of Kings Canyon as you embark on a sunrise 6km rim walk past the domed ‘Lost City' and down into the luscious ‘Garden of Eden'. Immerse yourself while visiting the Wanmarra Community with local Aboriginal people and learn about the Luritja and Pertame people’s spiritual connection to the land. Discover bush food and bush medicine used for spirituality and healing. Wandering across desert landscapes leaving Kings Canyon behind and arriving for lunch at Curtin Springs Station, a vast farming property. Feel the stirring of something bigger than you as you arrive in Ayers Rock Resort, your launchpad to Australia's fiery heart in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This afternoon, travelling to Uluru as the day fades, the outback sun bids a fiery farewell. This is the perfect backdrop for included sparkling sundowners while overlooking Uluru.
Sails in the Desert Hotel
- Kings Canyon
Uluru & Kata Tjuta
Enjoy a relaxed start to the day before exploring, and learning about the spiritual connection the local Anangu caretakers have with the land. Skirt the red walls of Uluru, hear ancient tales and see rock art, when visiting the Mutitjulu Waterhole. Relax by the resort pool or take to the skies to see Uluru from above before an afternoon visit to Kata Tjuta for a walk through Walpa Gorge. The evening enjoy dinner at Ilkari Restaurant.
Sails in the Desert Hotel
- Uluru
Uluru - Alice Springs
Observe the shifting lights of Bruce Munro’s impressive Field of Light art installation as the desert awakens and the sunrise lights up across Uluru. Traverse the vast and fascinating outback before arriving in Alice Springs. Enjoy free time to wander around the town. The Todd Street Mall has cafés and Aboriginal art galleries to explore. This evening, immerse yourself against the backdrop of the outback at our open-air bush BBQ Celebration Dinner. Located off the beaten track in the heart of the East MacDonnell Ranges, you'll enjoy drinks as a bush balladeer sings classic Australian songs and shares stories of outback living, under the Southern Hemisphere’s Milky Way.
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
- Uluru
Farewell from Alice Springs
Relax this morning as your journey comes to an end. You might choose to take a hot air balloon ride (own expense) to experience the scenic landscapes of the outback before your journey comes to an end.
- Alice Springs
- Experience true outback life as you enjoy lunch on Peter Severin’s million acre property in the heart of the Red Centre.
- Bask in the glow of the campfire as you indulge in a 5 course degustation with matching wines in the beautiful Kings Canyon Resort
- Enter Walpa Gorge, an ancient temple crafted by nature. Discover the scenic wonders of the West MacDonnell Ranges.
- Nestled in the rugged bush, unwind in your modern spacious room at Kings Canyon Resort, with a private balcony overlooking a beautiful rock escarpment.
- Experience true outback life at lunch on Peter Severin's Curtin Springs Station, a million acre property in the heart of the Red Centre.
- Bask in the glow of the campfire as you indulge in a five course degustation at Kings Canyon Resort.
- Enter Walpa Gorge, an ancient temple crafted by nature, and discover the scenic wonders of the West MacDonnell Ranges.
- Nestled in the rugged bush, unwind in your Deluxe Room, with a private balcony overlooking a beautiful rock escarpment, at Kings Canyon Resort.
- Small group (average16 guests) Specialist highly experienced Driver Guide with specialist accreditation at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Watarrka National Park Local Specialists (Guides) Premium and authentic accommodation
- Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Warm layers in cooler months and for evenings Camera A sense of adventure A maximum of one piece of luggage per passenger (medium sized), as the stowing capacity of the coach has limited space
- Fitness Level: Moderate Minimum Age: 12 Kings Canyon Rim Walk: High level of fitness required. This 6km hike will not be suitable for all guests. The first 30-minute incline is considered 'Difficult'. The Journey Director will offer guest an easier alternative walk along the creek bed for those unable to hike to the rim.
- Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.00 noon into Alice Springs AirportDay 6 – flights to depart anytime from Alice Springs Airport Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
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