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Experience the magic of the sunburnt Australian Outback in just three days.
Want to see the Red Centre’s greatest natural attractions in under three days? Easy. Jump on this trip and you’ll get to admire Uluru by sunrise and sunset, explore the natural wonders of Kings Canyon – the Lost City, Amphitheatre, Garden of Eden and North and South Walls – and weave through the gigantic boulders and gullies of Kata Tjuta. Experience the heart of the Red Centre with the best guides in the business who know the culture, people and Outback like the back of their hand. Spend you days gaining a deeper understanding into the spiritual importance of Uluru and its surrounds, and your nights camping on Australia’s red earth and dining under the stars.
- Start
- Yulara, Australia
- Finish
- Alice Springs, Australia
- Destinations
- Northern Territory,The Outback,Uluru
- Style
- Powered Camps
- Theme
- Explorer
- Code
- AR3Y
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 8, Max 24
Why you’ll love this trip
- Witnessing an Uluru sunset is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Have your camera ready when taking in this spectacular sight.
- Wander through the iconic domes of Kata Tjuta, gaze in awe at the sacred rock of Uluru and hike through natural amphitheaters, rocky chasms, and lush oasis in Kings Canyon.
- Eat under the stars and camp within privately owned sites on the red earth of the Outback and experience the true magic of the Red Centre.
Is this trip right for you?
Are you flying into Uluru (Ayers Rock Airport) and out of Alice Springs? If so, this is the trip for you!
The Uluru Adventure, ex Yulara starts in the resort town of Yulara, which is only minutes away from the Ayers Rock Airport and Uluru. The tour finishes in the iconic outback town of Alice Springs, allowing the opportunity for you to extend your stay and enjoy the many highlights that the Outback iconic town of Alice Springs has to offer.
Please note: If the start and finish locations do not suit your plans, please select one of Adventure Tours Australia’s other three options, which allows you to;
- Start and finish in Yulara
- Start and finish in Alice Springs
- Start in Alice Springs and finish in Yulara
To see these options please visit here.
- This isn’t a basic camping experience, as you’ll be treated to creature comforts such as comfy mattresses, linen and a fan.
- Temperatures in the Red Centre can be extreme. During the day the weather can be more than 40 degrees Celsius in the shade (the Australian sun is very strong), so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection, and drink plenty of water. Between June and August the evening temperatures can drop below zero degrees Celsius, so bring some thick socks, layers and a warm jacket.
- This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
- On most days of the trip, you’ll spend several hours driving through very remote areas of the desert. Crank up the tunes and sit back to enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel.
- Group participation is important on this trip, so you’ll be required to help with the preparation of meals and cleaning up. These are the kind of tasks that bring a group closer together.
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Itinerary
Uluru is the heart of Australia and represents so much about this country; its size, its beauty and its culture. Shortly after you arrive, the unmistakable Uluru will emerge from the earth as one giant boulder. Only a short drive away, walk off your lunch at Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s). With its 36 various-sized domes, it provides quite a contrast to Uluru, a much larger too with the highest point almost 200 meters higher than Uluru. You’ll get to know the landscape pretty well during an afternoon hike between the massive domes. As the evening unfolds, enjoy a light snack as the sun slowly sets casting a variety of earthy tones across Uluru. The perfect end to a remarkable day is awaiting you back at camp, as you enjoy a delicious spread of food with your group. If the weather permits, sit outside under the stars.
Accommodation
- Powered camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance Fee
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
Total driving time today is around 7 hours. Total walking time is approximately 2 hours.
An early start this morning is rewarded with an Uluru sunrise as the sun hits the icon like a beacon, before the light floods the surrounding landscape. Your guide will take you to one of the significant cultural sights of Uluru, outlining Anangu rock art and passing on one of the creation stories of the site. While the morning is fresh, the time is yours to enjoy the self-guided, full base walk of Uluru, taking in all of the textures and valleys up-close, which isn’t evident from afar. Once you’ve had lunch, perhaps purchase some art at the Cultural Centre, hand-crafted by local First Nation Peoples of the Western and Central Deserts. Travel onto our exclusive campsite near the Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon), where the group will have dinner and enjoy the stars.
Accommodation
- Powered camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Uluru Cultural Centre
- Uluru Base Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Total driving time today is around 3.5 hours. Total walking time is approximately 2.5 hours (or up to 3.5 if you do the full 10km base walk).
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Total driving time today is around 5 hours. Total walking time is approximately 3 hours. For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of three litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.
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Important notes
- Trip commences in Yulara and finishes in Alice Springs day 3 at approx 6pm.
- For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.
- Your pick up may be from the Yulara Airport or the Desert Gardens Hotel, this will depend on your flight arrival time.
- Please be ready with walking shoes on and easy access to your water bottle.
- You can also join this trip in Alice Springs from 6am on Day 1; see tour code AR3.
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