The Red Centre 8 Day • inc. entry/exit Tour FeaturesDay 1 - Arrive Alice Springs What's Included: Departs Daily upon arrival into Alice Springs, for some departures the order of touring may change, however inclusions will remain the same Photo Gallery | View PDF | Rates   Arrive Alice Springs • Day 1
Alice Springs at Leisure • Day 2
West MacDonnell Ranges • Day 3
Palm Valley • Day 4
Alice Springs to Kings Canyon • Day 5
Kings Canyon to Uluru • Day 6
Kata Tjuta to Alice Springs • Day 7
Depart Alice Springs • Day 8
Included: Breakfast |
Welcome
to Alice Springs! On arrival, you will be met by an Alice Springs
Holidays representative for a complimentary transfer to your hotel. 
A
day to relax, or extend your exploration of this desert oasis. Your
greatest challenge will be to choose from the vast array of attractions
catering to all tastes and interests. Will it be the exhilaration of a
hot air balloon flight at sunrise, or an early morning relaxing game of
golf? What about investigating the Alice on a “Hop On Hop Off” style
town tour, or a 4WD adventure into the Simpson Desert to Chambers
Pillar? Perhaps your interests lie in Art and Culture. A visit to the
Cultural Precinct, or the many fine Art Galleries, may tempt you. Then
of course, there is Todd Mall, with its shops and cafes. For tonight we
suggest The Sounds of Starlight Theatre, before dining at one of the
many popular restaurants adjacent to Todd Mall
Today we venture west to experience the
magnificence and grandeur of the vast West
MacDonnell Ranges. It is a day of panoramic
mountain scenery, tranquil waterholes, and rocky
gorges. Our tour will take us to Simpson’s Gap, an
area that is home to the local species of Black footed
Rock Wallaby. Then on to the breathtaking Standley
Chasm, a cool, shady retreat filled with cycads, ferns
and graceful red river gums. We will visit the dry river
bed, water hole and rock formations of Ormiston
Gorge, where we will enjoy our picnic lunch. There
will be time to swim in cool waterholes and explore
walking trails, with your guide on hand. A stop at the
Ochre Pits where a rare palette of coloured ochre lies
exposed in a dry creek bed, offering a fascinating
insight into a source of the natural pigments that
feature in Aboriginal culture and art. 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. Returning to
Alice in time to relax with a drink or take a swim
before dinner
Your Red Centre experience continues with a day of
4WD adventure, exploring the Finke Gorge National
Park. On route we will see much of the natural
landscape that inspired Albert Namatjira, the first of
our indigenous painters. Making our way along the
mostly dry bed of the Finke River, you’ll marvel at the
dramatic evidence of its awesome flood history.
Further along the track, the magnificent Amphitheatre
at the Kalarranga lookout 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.
Returning to Alice Springs in the glow of the late
afternoon sun..
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. 
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, and enroute we pass through expansive
terrain, featuring 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. 
An early departure to enjoy the morning solitude and
tranquillity as the subtle colours of another day
dawning, wash over Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Your
guide will take you for an informative walk around the
massive domes of Kata Tjuta, a site of significance to
the local Anangu people. Hear of the geology, history
and ecological significance. We return to the resort in
time for lunch (own expense) before our departure for
Alice Springs, where we arrive late afternoon.
This morning is free to avail yourself of any last
minute shopping, maybe that last sleep in or even a
game of golf before being transferred to your
departure point for your homeward journey or onto
your next adventure.
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