5 Day Red Centre Getaway

Location(s):

Ayers Rock (Uluru), Alice Springs, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Mt Conner, West MacDonnell Ranges, Kings Canyon, Palm Valley, Lake Amadeus, Curtin Springs, Glen Helen, Hermannsburg.

Description:

5 day – Red Centre Getaway

The NEW way to Uluru

Day 1 - Gosse Bluff/Mereenie Wilderness Lunch
Avoiding the crowds, we travel along Larapinta Drive to Wallace Rockhole, an Aboriginal community and join the rock art tour. Lunch enroute explore Gosse Bluff (Tnorala), a comet impact crater 130 million years old. Learn of its Aboriginal significance in this unique natural environment. Further to the south we cross through Katapata Gap and the Mereenie Wilderness Area to the top of the jump-up, where we have an uninterrupted view of the George Gill Range and Carmichaels’ Crag.
Overnight: Kings Canyon Resort – Standard Hotel

Day 2 - Kings Canyon/Ayers Rock Lunch
This morning a climb to the rim of Kings Canyon, with time to explore the Garden of Eden, wonder at the exquisite environment of the George Gill Range. Enroute through vast cattle stations to Ayers Rock Resort we stop at Mt Connor Lookout (often mistaken for Uluru). After lunch we visit the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, before an informative base tour of Uluru, including Mutitjulu and Kantju Gorge before enjoying a champagne sunset overlooking Uluru
Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort – Lost Camel or Similar

Day 3 -The Olgas/Alice Springs No Meals
Early morning we head off to the west to explore The Olgas (Kata Tjuta) in the serenity of the cool morning air, returning to Ayers Rock Resort in time to explore the resort before lunch (own expense), lunch time sees our departure from the resort for our return journey to Alice Springs via Erldunda.
Overnight: Aurora Alice Springs – Standard Hotel or Similar

Day 4 - Palm Valley Lunch
Explore the Finke Gorge National Park and Palm Valley, enjoy a leisurely stroll along Palm Creek absorbing the ambience of this desert oasis. A more vigorous option is a climb to the top of the valley walls. Cycad Gorge offers an impressive cliff display of these rare plants, Kalarranga Lookout affords an impressive view of the amphitheatre, a site of significance for the local Aranda Tribe. Hermannsburg is our next stop, time to explore this historical mission and stroll amongst the buildings in awe at the achievements in a hostile environment. Tour the gallery of the famous water colour artists of Hermannsburg. View the works of the father of this watercolour art style Albert Namatjira. Purchase genuine works of art and artefacts of the sons and daughters of Hermannsburg. Return to Alice Springs late afternoon.
Overnight: Aurora Alice Springs – Standard Hotel or Similar

Day 5 - West MacDonnell Ranges Lunch
A day of spectacular mountain scenery, wildlife and waterholes. Visit Flynn’s Grave, view The Twin Gums painted by Albert Namatjira a famous aboriginal water colour artist. Explore Standley Chasm a rare geological formation of two opposing red rock faces. The Ochre Pits are a significant traditional source of ochre for ceremonies as we gain a panoramic view of the beginning of one of the oldest rivers in the world at the Finke River Lookout. Swim in an outback waterhole at Ellery Creek and after lunch explore Ormiston Gorge a permanent waterhole set amongst deep ravines and peaked mountains and spot wallabies at Simpsons Gap before returning to the Alice.

What’s Included: 4 nights accommodation as specified, small group touring, hotel transfers, champagne sunset, 4 lunches, all entry fees
Please note: order of touring may vary however inclusions will remain the same.

Departs from Alice Springs

Operator Name:

Centre Highlights - Small Group Outback Journeys

Operator Description:

Centre Highlights are moderately priced, and a competitive alternative to large coach highway touring. Our 3 day accommodated and two 1 day tours are small group soft adventure experiences visiting the main highlights of Central Australia. On our 6 day accomodated tour you will explore outback roads and tracks via The Red Centre Way and will avoid the crowds at Kalaranga Lookout in Palm Valley, swim in a waterhole at Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges, climb the rim walk at Kings Canyon, and sit in awe at the stunning beauty of Uluru at sunset. Compare the inclusions – consider the value

Additional Info:

All persons travelling alone must pay Sole Use price (please request this price)
Child price applicable when sharing with 2 full fare adults
Order of touring may change but inclusions remain the same