Inspiring Journeys

Outback Contrasts

6 days | Alice Springs Return

Witness the rugged landscape of the Red Centre and marvel at the ancient cultures that have cared for this land for generations. Experience the majesty of Uluru, Kings Canyon and view rock art dating back thousands of years, witness striking landscapes and be immersed in the stories of the Dreamtime.

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Trip Details

trip-details-whats-includedWhat's included

  • • Small group (16 guests max)• 10+ Unforgettable experiences• 11 included meals• 5 Nights premium accommodation

trip-details-diningDining

  • • 2 Dinners with Wine
  • • 5 Full Breakfasts
  • • 2 Lunches
  • • 1 Local Dining Experience
  • • 1 Celebration Dinner

trip-details-flight-infoFlight Information

  • CRAA: ALICE SPRINGS RETURN
    Flights are not included in holiday price.
    Flight Information:
    Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.00pm into Alice Springs Airport
    Day 6 – flights to depart anytime from Alice Springs Airport
    Return airport to hotel transfers are included in the holiday price

trip-details-what-to-bringWhat to Bring

  • • Water bottle
  • • Warm layers in cooler months
  • • Camera
  • • Comfortable walking shoes
  • • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat

trip-details-fitness-level-requirementsFitness Requirements

    High level of fitness required.

     

    Kings Canyon Rim Walk: High level of fitness required. 

    This 6km hike will not be suitable for all guests. The first 30-minute incline is considered “Difficult”. The Tour Director will offer guest an easier alternative along the creek walk for those that are unable

Itinerary

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Meet your Journey Director who will share their take on what life is like in such an isolated town as Alice Springs. Visit the historic Overland Telegraph Station and hear how the north and south of Australia were connected by a single wire. Then the stunning landscapes of the West MacDonnell take centre stage, as you embark on a walk though Simpsons Gap, and later view Alice Springs and surrounds from the top of Anzac Hill. This evening join your fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner at Tali Restaurant.

  Hotel: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters

  Included Meals: Dinner with Wine

We head off along the 4WD Giles Track, crossing dry riverbeds and outback landscapes, to Kings Canyon Resort. The flickering glow of this evening's fire, dancing under the canopy of a starry Southern Hemisphere sky, is the perfect accompaniment to your Local Dining Experience 'Under a Desert Moon'. This degustation menu with matching wines is the perfect end to the day. Sit back and listen to the sounds of the outback come alive at night in the company of new friends.

  Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort

  Included Meals: Lunch, Breakfast, Local Dining Experience

Gaze across the deep chasm at the edge of Kings Canyon as you embark on the spellbinding 6 km sunrise Rim Walk, past the sandstone domes of the 'Lost City' and down the stairs to the lush 'Garden of Eden'. Or you can opt for a gentler stroll along the canyon creek bed, treading in the footsteps of the Luritja people who once found sanctuary amidst the Itara trees at the canyon's base. Then we head off towards Uluru, visiting the local Wanmarra Community to learn about the Luritja and Pertame people's spiritual connection to the land. Discover bush food and bush medicine used for spirituality and healing. Now you'll wander across desert landscapes arriving at Curtin Springs Station, a vast farming property, for lunch. Feel the stirring of something bigger than you as you arrive at Ayers Rock Resort, your launchpad to Australia's spiritual heart in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the day fades, the outback sun bids a fiery farewell. Uluru towers over the Northern Territory's remote landscape, the perfect back drop for this evening's sparkling sundowners.

  Hotel: Sails in the Desert Hotel

  Included Meals: Lunch, Breakfast

Enjoy a relaxed start to the day before exploring, and learning about the spiritual connection the local Anangu caretakers have with the land. Skirt the red walls of Uluru, hear ancient tales and see rock art, then visit Mutitjulu Waterhole. Relax by the resort pool or take to the skies to see Uluru from above before an afternoon visit to Kata Tjuta for a walk through Walpa Gorge. This evening enjoy dinner at Ilkari Restaurant.

  Hotel: Sails in the Desert Hotel

  Included Meals: Dinner with Wine, Breakfast

Observe the shifting lights of Bruce Munro’s impressive Field of Light art installation as the desert awakens and the sunrise lights up across Uluru. Traverse the vast and fascinating outback, before arriving in Alice Springs. Enjoy free time to wander around the town. The Todd Street Mall has cafés and Aboriginal art galleries to explore. This evening, immerse yourself against the backdrop of the outback at our open-air bush BBQ Celebration Dinner. Located off the beaten track in the heart of the East MacDonnell Ranges, you'll enjoy drinks as a bush balladeer sings classic Australian songs and shares stories of outback living, under the Southern Hemisphere’s Milky Way.

  Hotel: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters

  Included Meals: Celebration Dinner, Breakfast

Relax this morning as your journey comes to an end. You might choose to take an optional hot air balloon ride to experience the scenic landscapes of the outback before your journey comes to an end.

  Included Meals: Breakfast

Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.


Outback Contrasts

Inspiring Journeys

6 days

Alice Springs Return

Witness the rugged landscape of the Red Centre and marvel at the ancient cultures that have cared for this land for generations. Experience the majesty of Uluru, Kings Canyon and view rock art dating back thousands of years, witness striking landscapes and be immersed in the stories of the Dreamtime.

Highlights

Immerse

Experience true outback life as you enjoy lunch on Peter Severin's million acre property in the heart of the Red Centre.

Indulge

Bask in the glow of the campfire as you indulge in a five course degustation with matching wines at Kings Canyon Resort.

Explore

Enter Walpa Gorge, an ancient temple crafted by nature, and discover the scenic wonders of the West MacDonnell Ranges.

Relax

Nestled in the rugged bush, unwind at Kings Canyon Resort, with a private balcony overlooking a beautiful rock escarpment.

Immerse

Experience true outback life as you enjoy lunch on Peter Severin’s million acre property in the heart of the Red Centre.

Indulge

Bask in the glow of the campfire as you indulge in a 5 course degustation with matching wines in the beautiful Kings Canyon Resort

Explore

Enter Walpa Gorge, an ancient temple crafted by nature. Discover the scenic wonders of the West MacDonnell Ranges.

Relax

Nestled in the rugged bush, unwind in your modern spacious room at Kings Canyon Resort, with a private balcony overlooking a beautiful rock escarpment.

Accommodation

Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:

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