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TOUR NAME: ARR1 -
2 DAYS ULURU NATIONAL PARK EXPLORER
DURATION: 2 Days / 1 Night
TOUR CODE: ARR1
DEPARTURES: Daily
NOTES: This Itinerary applies to Daily departures.
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SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
Visit the Cultural Centre
Perhaps see Aboriginal artists at work at
the Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative
Take the Mutitjulu and Mala walks
Explore fascinating Kantju Gorge
See Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset
See the sunrise at Uluru
Visit Walpa (Olga) Gorge
Day 1. Camel Farm, Uluru-Kata Tjuta
Cultural Centre, Base Tour, Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Departing Alice Springs this morning, enjoy
a short stop at the Camel Farm. Continue past
Atila (Mt Conner) mesa, or flat-topped mountain,
before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This
afternoon visit the Cultural Centre to learn
more about Aboriginal culture. You may see
Aboriginal artists at work at the Maruku Arts
and Craft Cooperative. Join a guided walk
to the beautiful waterhole of Mutitjulu.
View Aboriginal cave paintings and hear the
legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa (Python Dreaming).
Tour the base of Uluru before joining your
guide on the Mala Walk and explore fascinating
Kantju Gorge. Hear stories about the history
of Uluru and ancient bush skills. Later, travel
to the sunset strip for a memorable Uluru
sunset. A complimentary glass of wine will
be served while you view the changing colours
of Uluru. Tonight you might like to enjoy
the Uluru Aussie Barbecue (additional cost).
Stay: Ayers Rock Resort - Outback Pioneer
Lodge (Budget, shared facilities), Outback
Pioneer Hotel (Standard), Desert Gardens (First-Class),
Sails in the Desert (Deluxe).
Day 2. Uluru at Sunrise, Kata Tjuta
(Olgas), Walpa (Olga) Gorge.
Rise early and enter Uuru-Kata Tjuta National
Park. Enjoy a revitalising cup of tea or coffee
with our compliments as you witness Uluru
at sunrise and see the desert come to life.
With the sun climbing in the morning sky,
travel to the western section of Uluru-Kata
Tjuta National Park to the immense 36 rock
domes of Kata Tjuta. Enjoy a guided walk into
Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Marvel at the sheer walls
that flank you as you enter the gorge. Learn
of the domes' formation and of the wildlife
of the region. Some of the rocks are bunched
close together with only narrow precipitous
crevices between them. Others, rounded and
polished by the wind, are more spaced apart.
Look for ancient petroglyphs (rock engravings)
on the gorge floor.
Transfer to Ayers Rock Airport for flights
after midday.
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