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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 Desert Park Transfers will take you 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.
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.
Your Outback Explorer experience continues with
a day of 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. 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.
Leaving the Alice, the main highways, and the
crowds behind, we travel through mountain
valleys to Wallace Rockhole Aboriginal
Community. Here experience a rock art and
culture tour with a local guide. Visit the gallery
which provides an opportunity to purchase a
variety of local art. Further along the track, the
adventure continues on the 4WD track into the
Gosse Bluff comet impact crater. Not just an
astro-geological wonder but also a fantastic
setting for our a stroll around to
admire the towering crater walls. We
return to the dirt road traversing the Mereenie
Wilderness Area as the mountain valleys give
way to open plains before arriving at the Kings
Canyon Resort in the late afternoon. Optional:
Sounds of Firelight Dinner 
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,
amidst the
expansive landscapes of changing eco systems,
and vast salt lakes we view 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 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 6pm.
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International Telephone: +61 8 8953 1411 | International Fax: +61 8 8953 1327
Contact Us | Terms and Conditions | © 2008 Alice Springs Holidays and TotalWebsites