Cairns to Alice Springs Ayers Rock to Cairns

7 Day Cairns to Ayers Rock & Alice Springs tour by Coach

Cairns to Alice Springs

Cairns to Ayers Rock

Alice Springs to Cairns

A 7 Day linking tour from Cairns to Alice Springs or from Alice Springs

to Cairns that also includes Ayers Rock

Tour also operates in reverse itinerary

Departs Cairns: 6.30am

April to June, September to March Departs Saturday

July to August Departs Wednesday & Saturday

Departs Alice Springs: 6.30am

April to June & September to March Departs Saturday

July to August Departs Tuesday & Saturday

Maximum People: 24 - 45

Transport: Coach & Mini Bus

Group Age: 18-45

Note: Combination tour therefore you will travel with a different guide and passengers on each section. Days 1 - 3 operated by Desert Venturer, Days 5 - 7 operated by Adventure Tours Northern Territory Australia. Departures may be less frequent December to April.

Cost per person valid until 31st March 2009:

Adult: $865.00 plus $85.00 food/accom kitty, plus park entry fee $25.00. $10.00 fuel levy - $15.00 sleeping bag hire if required. 1.5% admin fee YHA & VIP or Student Card discount available.

Cairns to Alice Springs Day 1 - Cairns to HughendenWe take you to the beautiful Atherton Tablelands for a swim at Millstream Falls then to the smallest pub in Australia at Lynd Junction. We call in at magnificent Porcupine Gorge then continue onto our overnight pub accommodation at the Grand Hotel in Hughenden. (LD

Cairns to Alice Springs Day 2 - Hughenden to Boulia

Journey through to Winton, home of the Waltzing Matilda to the Information Centre (visit optional at own expense), then stop for lunch at Middleton Pub - population 6. We then head to our overnight accommodation at Wirrelyerna Cattle Station. (BLD)

Cairns to Alice Springs Day 3 - Boulia to Alice Springs

It's an early start as we travel on the mighty Plenty Highway one of Australia's oldest stock routes, seeing the giant termite mounds and keeping an eye out for the ever-present wildlife. We stop for lunch at Jervois Cattle Station and visit to the Atitjere Aboriginal Community. Having conquered the desert, we head into Alice Springs for our overnight accommodation (dormitory included or upgrade to motel available at own expense). (BLD)

Cairns to Ayers Rock Day 4 - Alice Springs

A day at leisure to relax and enjoy the Red Centre town of Alice Springs. Overnight dormitory included or upgrade to motel room available at own expense. (No meals)

Cairns to Ayers Rock Day 5 - Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta & Uluru

Travel to the Outback Camel Farm for an optional camel ride (at own expense). Journey on to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and explore the 'Valley of the Winds' in majestic Kata Tjuta (Olgas). Enjoy a glass of sparking wine while watching the desert sun set over Uluru then enjoy dinner before curling up at our permanent campsite in tents or under the outback sky in authentic Aussie bedrolls (swags). (LD)

Cairns to Ayers Rock Day 6 - Uluru to Kings Canyon

An early start is required for one of the highlights of the tour - the Uluru sunrise. You can enjoy a walk around the base exploring its mysterious rock formations and Aboriginal art sites while watching the changing light on the desert or choose to climb. A visit to the Cultural Centre offers the chance to view and purchase Aboriginal arts and crafts. After lunch, we depart for Kings Canyon for our overnight camp and delicious camp oven cooking. (BLD)

Cairns to Ayers Rock Day 7 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs

Climb and explore Kings Canyon viewing the impressive formations of the 'Amphitheatre', the 'Lost City', the picturesque 'Garden of Eden' and the breathtaking North and South Walls. Then enjoy a refreshing dip in the waterhole (summer only). After lunch we head to Alice Springs viewing the rugged desert scenery along the way. (BL)