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TOUR NAME: ARA2 -
2 DAYS CAMEL FARM, ULURU AND KATA TJUTA
DURATION: 2 Days / 1 Night
TOUR CODE: ARA2
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 Walk
Join the Mala Walk
Explore fascinating Kantju Gorge
Uluru sunset and sunrise
Visit Walpa (Olga) Gorge
Day 1. Ayers Rock Resort, Guided
Mala Walk, Mutitjulu Waterhole, Kantju Gorge,
Sunset Drinks.
Depart Alice Springs and travel through the
outback to the Camel Farm. Learn about the
impact camels had in opening up Central Australia
and perhaps take a camel ride (own expense).
Early in the afternoon travel to the Uluru-Kata
Tjuta Cultural Centre where interpretive displays
give insight into the ancient Aboriginal culture.
Visit the Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative
where you may see Aboriginal artists at work.
Later, take a guided walk to the waterhole
of Mutitjulu. See ancient Aboriginal cave
paintings and hear the legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa
(Python Dreaming). Then join your guide and
learn about the geology and flora of the region
on the Mala Walk, tour the base of Uluru and
explore Kantju Gorge, a sacred waterhole and
hunting ground. As the sun sets, enjoy a complimentary
glass of wine at Uluru (Ayers Rock) and watch
the changing light of the day. 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 Walk, Alice Springs.
Rise early and return to Uluru to watch the
sunrise as you enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.
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 plants you will
see here are so rare that they are only found
among these rocky domes.
This afternoon, pass flat-topped Atila (Mt
Conner) mesa, which juts out of the surrounding
desert plain on our return journey to Alice
Springs, arriving approximately 6.30 p.m.
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