Tour Code SO4:
1st April 2009 - 31st March 2010
$975.00 Single Adult
$825.00 Two Adults twinshare
Plus park entry fee
Tour Departs Alice Springs:
November 2009 - June 2009 - Mon Tue Thu Sat Sun
1st April 2009 - 30th October 2009 - Daily
Alice Springs 6.30am approx - Ayers Rock 1.00pm
Tour Finishes:
Alice Springs 6.30pm approx
Maximum People:
24
Ayers Rock Tour Day 1:
Departing Alice Springs, the tour heads south, stopping for a brief visit at the Outback Camel Farm (camel rides at own expense) and then the tour drives straight to Yulara arriving at your permanent campsite for lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring Uluru (Ayers Rock). Your knowledgeable guide is your host for a base tour of Uluru, exploring ancient caves where Aboriginal rock art can be seen, learning about the oldest culture in the world. At sunset, you will appreciate the spectacular colour changes of Uluru. Later we return to camp for a traditional Aussie meal.
Ayers Rock Resort Permanent Campsite
(Lunch, Dinner)
Ayers Rock Tour Day 2:
It’s an early start for an exciting morning with the famous views of sunrise at Kata-Tjuta (The Olgas). Go for a walk to appreciate the beauty of the magical domes of the Olgas and learn about fauna, flora and 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 it's a traditional “camp oven” dinner, cooked in the coals of the fire.
Kings Creek Permanent Campsite
(Breakfast, Linch, Dinner)
Ayers Rock Tour Day 3:
This morning you visit Watarrka National Park, the home of Kings Canyon. There’s no hurry as you hike the canyon rim visiting sites like the “Lost City” and the “Garden of Eden”. After a picnic lunch, the tour shifts into four wheel drive on the 4WD Mereenie Loop Road towards the MacDonnell Ranges. The tour stops 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.
Wallace Rockhole Aboriginal Community Permanent Campsite
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Ayers Rock Tour Day 4:
This morning we join a local guide and visit the Rockhole to view Aboriginal rock art and to learn about the Aboriginal culture (seasonal). You’ll also have the chance to 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. 6.30pm.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
* There is an extra charge of $25.00 for every person entering the Ayers Rock National Park area.
TOUR INCLUDES
Motel/Hotel transfers, swags (Aussie bush beds), tents, water bottle holders, toilet/shower facilities, all meals (vegetarian by prior request), all entrance fees. The tour is conducted in specially designed air-conditioned vehicles for the outback equipped with satellite phones.
WHAT TO BRING
Towel, torch, small pillow, toiletries, swimming gear, hat, sturdy walking shoes, warm clothing in winter months.
DEPARTS ALICE SPRINGS DAILY 6.30am
RETURNS ALICE SPRINGS 6.00pm