Outback Explorer • 6 Day - inc. entry/exit
 Tour Features
Day 1 - Alice Springs at Leisure
Day 2 - Palm Valley
Day 3 - West Mac Donnell Ranges
Day 4 - Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
Day 5 - Kings Canyon to Uluru
Day 6 - Kata Tjuta to Alice Springs
What's Included 6
days touring, 3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Refreshments, 5 nights Accommodation, All
Entry fees, Airport or rail meet and greet on arrival, Departure
airport transfer at Ayers Rock, Small
Group (min 2), On Board Library, Naturalist Guide, Luxury Air
conditioned Expedition Vehicle
Departs Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday on arrival in Alice Springs -1.00pm approx
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 Alice Springs at Leisure • Day 1
Welcome to Alice Springs! On arrival, you will be
met by an Alice Springs Holidays representative
for a complimentary transfer to your hotel.
Following check in you will
be transfered to the Alice Springs Desert Park. Enjoy
a relaxing stroll through the 3 major desert
habitats, complete with walk through aviaries.
The Desert Park is home to the world’s largest
nocturnal house and breeding programmes for
many endangered species of the Australian bush.
Be enthralled by the free flying raptor display at
Nature’s Theatre.
Overnight: Lasseters Hotel
Alice Springs (or similar)
Palm Valley • Day 2
Your
Outback Explorer experience continues with a day of 4WD adventure
exploring the Finke Gorge National Park. Making our way along the
mostly dry bed of the Finke River you'll marvel at the dramatic
evidence of it's awesome flood history. Further along the track
the magnificent Amphitheatre provides a stunning opportunity for
photography, before finally reaching Palm Valley itself.
Experience a walk amongst the rare Red Cabbage Palms, relics of a
previous climate many millions of years past. After a gourmet
picnic lunch we travel back along the track to the sealed road to visit
the Hermannsburg Historic Precinct founded by Lutheran missionaries in
1877, and birthplace of watercolour painting in the region. Return to
Alice Springs late afternoon.
Overnight: Lasseters Hotel
Alice Springs (or similar)
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Refreshments.
West MacDonnell Ranges • Day 3
Venture west for a day of panoramic mountain scenery, visiting
tranquil waterholes, rocky gorges, dramatic natural gaps and clefts carved from
the ranges. Bird life abounds in the
sheltered environment of the mountain valleys and the area is home to the local
species of Black footed Rock Wallaby which is regularly sighted. Swim in the cool waterholes and explore the
walking trails with your informative guide on hand to cater to your
curiosity. The Ochre Pits offer a
fascinating insight into the many traditional uses of this natural
pigment. Visiting the grave of Flying
Doctor pioneer Rev John Flynn provides a poignant reminder of the remoteness of
Central Australia and the vastness of this
land. Return to Alice
Springs late afternoon.
Overnight: Lasseters Hotel
Alice Springs (or similar)
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Refreshments.
Alice Springs to Kings Canyon • Day 4
As we head due west avoiding the hustle and crowds of the main
highway, our outback adventure begins with a first hand insight into Aboriginal
culture at Wallace Rockhole. Venture into the spirited land of the Western Arrentte people and you are exposed to an
expansive living cultural landscape in the company of only a few others.
Whether you spend your time learning of the ancient cultures of traditional
owners, or exploring the stunning flora and fauna with a local guide, come face
to face with this irresistible land, as your senses come alive. Further on, we
navigate the track into the comet impact crater called Gosse Bluff to enjoy a
picnic lunch beneath the torn battlements of this 140 million yo. phenomena.
After our leisurely lunch we venture by outback dirt road along the Red Centre Way
before arriving late afternoon at the foot of George Gill
Range.
Optional Under a Desert Moon Dinner
Overnight: Kings Canyon Resort.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Refreshments.
Kings Canyon to Uluru • Day 5
We begin our day with an exploration of the
majestic Kings Canyon, with a choice of activities.
The energetic will find the hike around the
Canyon rim a stimulating option, offering
panoramic views and in parts steep climbs.
Alternatively, experience a gentler stroll through
the Canyon floor, amid abundant bird life and
ancient cycad plants. Our next stop is Uluru,
enroute we enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the
expansive landscapes of changing eco systems,
vast salt lakes and the mesa-like formation of Mt
Connor. Arrive Ayers Rock Resort and check into
your hotel. This afternoon we visit the Uluru -
Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, followed by an
exploratory tour with your guide, of the base of
this unique monolith. The crowning touch to the
day is a champagne sunset, featuring fine
Australian foods and sparkling wine.
Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort.
Included: Lunch, Refreshments.
Kata Tjuta to Alice Springs • Day 6
An early morning departure, to enjoy the
tranquillity away from the crowds, and witness the
subtle changes of the sunrise colours as they
wash over Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Your guide will
show you around the massive domes on an
informative walk. Hear of the geology, history and
ecological significance. We return to the resort in
time for lunch (own expense) and your transfer to
the airport for your departure and onward flight to
your home port or next adventure. Alternatively
you may choose to extend your stay at the Ayers
Rock Resort or return to Alice Springs arriving
late afternoon approx 5pm. |