4 Day Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon and More Tour

Alice Springs Camping

Tour Highlights
Sunrise at Kata Tjuta Sunset at Uluru The Lost City and Garden of Eden at Kings Canyon Hiking treks through spectacular gorges A visit to an Aboriginal Community Learn about aboriginal rock art and dot painting Western Macdonnell Ranges and Standley Chasm Overnight share accommodation in permanent tents Sleeping bags, light, towel and travel pillow provided Applicable park entry fees

Tour Highlights

Orange Arrow Sunrise at Kata Tjuta

Orange Arrow Sunset at Uluru

Orange Arrow The Lost City and Garden of Eden at Kings Canyon

Orange Arrow Hiking treks through spectacular gorges

Orange Arrow A visit to an Aboriginal Community

Orange Arrow Learn about aboriginal rock art and dot painting

Orange Arrow Western Macdonnell Ranges and Standley Chasm

Orange Arrow Overnight share accommodation in permanent tents

Orange Arrow Sleeping bags, light, towel and travel pillow provided

Orange Arrow Applicable park entry fees

Ayers Rock
Uluru is notable for appearing to change colour as the different light strikes it at different times of the day and year, with sunset a particularly remarkable sight when it briefly glows red.

Ayers Rock

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Orange Arrow Uluru is notable for appearing to change colour as the different light strikes it at different times of the day and year, with sunset a particularly remarkable sight when it briefly glows red.

Kata Tjuta
Kata Tjuta, known also as The Olgas. Kata Tjuta is the Aboriginal name, which means 'many heads'. It is a group of more than 30 rounded red domes rising from the desert floor. The tallest is said to be around 546 metres high. Kata Tjuta is about 30 kilometres west of Uluru.

Kata Tjuta

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Orange Arrow Kata Tjuta, known also as The Olgas. Kata Tjuta is the Aboriginal name, which means 'many heads'. It is a group of more than 30 rounded red domes rising from the desert floor. The tallest is said to be around 546 metres high. Kata Tjuta is about 30 kilometres west of Uluru.

Tour Details
Prices in Australian Dollars

Code

IP-PISC

Duration

4 Days

Tour Price
APR 2011 - MAR 2012

Adult: $930
Child: $744

Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

$990.00

Frequency

JUL-OCT	Daily
NOV-JUL	Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Style

Camping

Transport

Purpose built All Terrain Vehicle

Suitability

Open Age

Additions
Upgrades

Sole Use of Tent: $150

Start

Alice Springs @ 6.00 am

End

Alice Springs @ approx 5 pm

“This all inclusive camping safari is for those who want to experience the colours and nature of the real Australian Outback. It is a fantastic adventure over 4 days that will take you well beyond the famous sites and allow you to experience the unique local aboriginal culture such as Bush Tucker.”

Itinerary

Day 1: Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Yulara

Departing Alice Springs, we head south, stopping for a short visit at the Outback Camel Farm (rides at own expense) and then heading straight to Ayers Rock/Yulara. It's then onto our permanent campsite for lunch. The afternoon is spent exploring Uluru (Ayers Rock/Yulara). Join your knowledgeable guide for a base tour of Ayers Rock, exploring ancient caves where Aboriginal paintings can be seen, learning about the oldest culture in the world. At sunset, you will appreciate the spectacular colour changes of Ayers Rock/Yulara. Later we return to camp for a traditional Aussie meal.

Accommodation: Ayers Rock Resort / Yulara Permanent Campsite
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Day 2: Ayers Rock / Yulara to Kings Creek

It's an early rise for an exciting morning with breathtaking views of sunrise at Kata-Tjuta (The Olgas). Go for a walk to appreciate the beauty of the 36 magical domes and learn about unique fauna, flora and fire management of the national park. This afternoon, travel through red sand dune & desert oak country to Kings Creek Cattle Station where optional activities are abundant. Tonight, try a traditional “camp oven” dinner, cooked in the coals of the fire.

Accommodation: Kings Creek Permanent Campsite
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Day 3: Wattarka National Park & Kings Canyon to Wallace Rockhole

This morning we visit breathtaking Watarrka National Park ,home of Kings Canyon. There's no rush as we hike around the canyon rim viewing sites like the “Lost City” and the “Garden of Eden”. After a picnic lunch, we head off on the famous Mereenie Loop Road towards the MacDonnell Ranges. In the afternoon, we stop at Hermannsburg – one of the most famous aboriginal missions and also home to well known artist Albert Namatjira. We then drive to Wallace Rockhole Aboriginal Community, our overnight camp.

Accommodation: Wallace Rockhole Aboriginal Community Permanent Campsite
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Day 4: Wallace Rockhole to Alice Springs

This morning we join our local guide and visit the Rockhole to view Aboriginal rock art and to learn about the Aboriginal culture (seasonal). You'll also participate in an Aboriginal Dot Painting Class, learning and practising some of the traditional techniques used in the arts and crafts. Today we'll also explore some of the Western MacDonnell ranges' highlights: Standley Chasm and Simpson Gap; enjoy a picnic in the beautiful surroundings, and do some hiking where we may see rock wallabies. Later we'll continue on to Alice Springs, arriving approx. 5.00pm.

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Arriving into Alice Springs

Alice Springs Airport is 18 kilometres from the City. It will take approximately 15 minutes in a taxi.

Transfer costs: Alice Springs Airport Shuttle (PH: +61 8 8953 0310) operates buses from the Airport to town. Fares start at AU$15 one way. Taxi from AU$25.00

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