4 Day Red Centre Safari
What to Bring: Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $15)
15kg luggage limit
What's Included: Experienced tour guide, meals as indicated, accommodation transfers, permanent campsites including twin share tents, camping fees & equipment
Highlights: Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Aboriginal Culture, Kings Canyon, Palm Valley, Mereenie Track, Gosse Bluff, Western MacDonnell Ranges
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta & Uluru
Ride a camel this morning at the Outback Camel Farm (at own expense) and then continue on through theremote outback of the Red Centre to Uluru (Ayers Rock). After lunch, we set out to explore the wonder of Kata Tjuta (Olgas) on a guided interpretive walk through the Valley of the Winds returning in time to view the desert sun set over Uluru. After dinner curl up under the millions of stars in an authentic Aussie bedroll (swag) at our permanent campsite at Ayers Rock Resort. (LD)
Day 2 - Uluru to Kings Canyon
An early start is required to view the magical Uluru sunrise. Absorb the early morning wonder on a 9.4km walk around the base of Uluru or if you prefer, tackle the climb. Enjoy a guided interpretive walk exploring mysterious rock formations and Aboriginal art sites followed by a visit to the Cultural Centre. After lunch we depart for Kings Canyon, where we enjoy a delicious camp oven dinner and overnight at our permanent campsite at Kings Canyon Resort. (BLD)
Day 3 - Kings Canyon to Glen Helen
Climb and explore Kings Canyon viewing the impressive formations of the 'Amphitheatre', 'Lost City', picturesque 'Garden of Eden' and the breathtaking North and South Walls. After lunch, we travel along the famous Mereenie Loop Track, sighting Gosse Bluff (a meteorite crater believed to be over 130 million years old) and the home of renowned Aboriginal artist Albert Namitjira as we travel towards Glen Helen. We spend tonight in our permanent campsite at Glen Helen, nestled in the western end of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. (BLD)
Day 4 - Glen Helen to Alice Springs
This morning we explore picturesque Ormiston Gorge before engaging '4WD' as we travel along the ancient track of the Finke River into Palm Valley and Cycad Gorge. We spend most of the day exploring Palm Valley, the site of an in-land sea in prehistoric times and home to one of the rarest trees in the world, tropical palm Livistonia Mariae. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Western MacDonnell Ranges as we journey back to Alice Springs. (BL)
Rates and Bookings
PLEASE NOTE: The rates quoted below are only available for pre-paid reservations
through The Travelmall. Bookings for these rates need to be at least 3 days in advance. All rates are in Dollars. To get approximate conversions to your currency, try this currency exchange page. If you're booking more than one hotel or tour, you might like to try our new Itinerary Planner which allows you to book multiple hotels, tours and carhire on the one form. |
| Tour Rates (per person in in AUD) | ||||||
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| Tour Type | Single | Twin | Child | Family | Rates valid | |
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Per Person | $675 | $675 | - | - | 1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009 |
| Note: Rates may at certain times be subject to change due to local events or holidays. | ||||||
Address Details
Adventure Tours AustraliaPO Box 3130
Norwood, South Australia, 5067
Booking Fax: 61 2 9999 4332
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Transfers and other details
| Disclaimer/Important Note: Itineraries, departure dates and inclusions are correct at time of publishing however subject to change without notice. For specific inclusions to itinerary please reconfirm at time of booking. | |
| Tour Departure Months | Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec |
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| Tour Departure Days | Daily |
| Tour Departure Dates | Daily from Alice Springs or Ayers Rock |
| Departure/Arrival Details | Daily Alice Springs 6.30am Ayers Rock Resort - Desert Gardens 1:45pm. Flights must arrive at Ayers Rock before 1.30pm to connect with shuttle to Desert Gardens.) Finishes: Alice Springs |
| Hotel Pickup | Provided |
| Inclusions | Experienced tour guide, meals as indicated, accommodation transfers, permanent campsites including twin share tents, camping fees & equipment |
| Exclusions | A National Park entry fee of AUD$25.00 per person and a fuel levy AUD$17.00 per person is payable direct to your guide on the first morning of the tour. |
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