ITINERARY:

• BC = Bush Camp, with facilities

Other Highlights: Stuarts Well, Mt Ebenezer Roadhouse, View Mt Connor, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluru, Cultural Centre, Sunset at Uluru, Uluru / Kata Tjuta Sunrise, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Curtin Springs Station, Kings Creek Station, Watarrka (Kings Canyon), Ernest Giles Road, Hugh River Stock Routes, Oak Valley Aboriginal Community, Owen Springs Reserve, Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen

* If you wish to end your safari at Ayers Rock Resort this itinerary may run in reverse. Please enquire at time of booking.

Day 1 (Lunch, Dinner)

After picking you up from your accommodation in Alice Springs bright and early at 5.45am, there's time for introductions and a chat while we finalise ticketing and hit the road for five fantastic days of adventure and fun.

The first part of the day is spent driving to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park with a few stops along the way for refreshments, a camel ride or a chance to purchase some Aboriginal paintings or artifacts. We break for lunch at our bush camp, situated amongst desert oak trees at the base of a large sand dune within Ayers Rock Resort.

The afternoon is devoted to enjoying the sites of Uluru, including a full base walk, a chance to climb or if you wish you can join the Aboriginal guided Kuniya walk +. We’ll also visit the Cultural Centre where you can learn about the Tjukurpa (Aboriginal law / religion).

It's then time to view the magnificent sunset on Uluru accompanied with a glass or two of sparkling wine before returning to the campsite for a delicious meal, a couple of drinks and time to sit back to contemplate the day's events.

• Stuarts Well
• Mt Ebenezer Roadhouse
• View Mt Connor
• Ayers Rock Resort
• Cultural Centre
• Uluru
• Base Walk/Climb or Kuniya Walk
• Sunset at Uluru

DAY 2 (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After watching the sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta from a lookout close to our campsite, it's breakfast and off to Kata Tjuta for a 7km hike through the magnificent "Valley of the Winds". After a leisurely lunch and a stop at the Resort for fuel and supplies, we head to Curtin Springs Cattle Station.

Arriving in mid afternoon, we stop at a typical working cattle station before we travel to Kings Creek Station for our second nights bush camp. Our campsite at Kings Creek is miles from the crowds, which is where the feeling of Wayoutback really starts to take hold. After a campfire dinner it's time to kick back and be mesmerised by the millions of stars on display.

• Uluru / Kata Tjuta Sunrise
• Kata Tjuta
• Ayers Rock Resort
• Curtin Springs Station
• Kings Creek Station

DAY 3 (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

It's a leisurely start to the day before we head off to Watarrka (Kings Canyon) for a 6km walk through the towering walls, crevices and plateaus of Watarrka. We'll visit the Amphitheatre and the Lost City as well as taking time for a cool refreshing swim in the tranquil "Garden of Eden" if you wish. After Watarrka we’re off to 4-wheel drive across the Ernest Giles Road, where you’ll be shaken but not stirred! We now cross the famous Hugh River Stock Route on our way to Oak Valley Aboriginal Community where you can relax and enjoy the evening joined by one of our Aboriginal Hosts who will share a few tales over the campfire set in beautiful surroundings.

• Watarrka (Kings Canyon)
• Ernest Giles Road
• Hugh River Stock Route
• Oak Valley Aboriginal Community

DAY 4 (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Morning is at its best just as the sun starts to rise followed with a hearty breakfast and a fresh pot of coffee. We now spend the morning checking out the sights of Oak Valley including Rock Paintings and carvings with your Aboriginal Host. Departing the area, we head back along the Hugh River Stock Route taking a short cut across Owen Springs Reserve cutting into the West MacDonnell Ranges. Stopping at Ormiston Gorge we will hike the "Ghost Gum Walk" and take a swim in the beautiful surrounding rock pools for those keen. After a visit to Glen Helen later in the day we then stop at our next bush camp for another night under our magnificent southern stars!

• Hugh River Stock Route
• Owen Springs Reserve
• Ormiston Gorge
• Glen Helen
• Bush Camp

DAY 5 (Breakfast, Lunch)

After breaking camp we head off around Namatjira Drive stopping at Tyler's Pass to view Gosse Bluff (comet crater) along the way. From this point it's on towards Hermannsburg, an Historic Lutheran Mission established in 1877. On arrival at Hermannsburg we'll visit the heritage precinct where you can explore the historic buildings and grounds+.

Departing Hermannsburg we lock in the hubs and 4-wheel drive into Palm Valley. After lunch we'll go for a hike through this picturesque valley discovering some of its hidden treasures. After our hike it's back into the vehicle and off home to Alice Springs. We'll have you back in Alice early evening and meet later for a few more quiet drinks and to farewell new found friends.

• View Gosse Bluff
• Hermannsberg Aboriginal Community
• Palm Valley
• Alice Springs

Itinerary may change due to seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.

+ Cost additional to Wayoutback fare. If visiting Standley Chasm or the Precinct at Hermannsburg, entry fee not included in fare.

Important Notes:
• Aboriginal Host may frequent tour whilst training
• Tour Itinerary may change due to seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
• If you wish to end your safari at Ayers Rock Resort this itinerary may run in reverse. Please enquire at time of booking.
• Starting tour from Ayers Rock from either Yulara Resort (Ayers Rock Resort) and Ayers Rock Airport (No later than 1pm).
• Client will miss lunch on Day 1.
• Itinerary maybe reversed due to shorter daylight hours in winter months. Also Itinerary may change due to seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
• Some activities within Australia's National parks are dependant on the weather and observance of cultural traditions, therefore itineraries are subject to change.
• Tours are to remote areas and there is quite a lot of hiking involved over uneven ground. Passengers should be of reasonable health and fitness and be carrying all required medication.
• Full payment is required for this tour at the time of booking.

Note:

• All information is correct at time of publishing.

• Wayoutback Safaris and / or its Agents operate in harsh and remote areas and reserve the right to alter the route or itinerary if road, weather or other circumstances dictate or at the discretion of the guide or the company. If for any reason the route is altered and / or a different itinerary is offered, no refund will be paid.

• Please be aware all our tours are participation tours and we require all passengers to assist and lend a hand in cooking, cleaning, washing up, setting up camp and packing up camps every day! So please help us make our Guides' lives easier.

• ATS the operator reserves the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers prior to tour departure. Tour is not suitable for children.

• Itinerary may vary and/or attractions substituted due to seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements..

• The above program should only be used as a guideline and tour guides may change programs at their discretion to suit the specific interests of their group.

• Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel direct with the tour operator.

• Personal luggage 15kgs: Is limited to an overnight bag of max 15kgs and a day pack.

ATA Child Policy On Tours

• Note: N/S = This tour is not available to children 8 years and under.
• Note: N/A = This option is not available at a discounted child rate.
• Note: *Child rates are for children 8-15 years accompanied by an adult
• Note: Children 8 years and under are not permitted to travel on any tour

The Tour Difference

• Scheluded tours operate.
• The tour operator is an experienced company specialising in active, small group safaris for the adventurous traveller.
• We offer an extensive range of tours exploring the highlights and hidden delights of Central Australia in Northern Territory.
• Their tours are nature-based with the emphasis on the unique scenery, wildlife and Aboriginal culture of each area and they cater for everyone from the fit and adventurous who want to get off the beaten track to those who prefer the sound of ‘soft adventure’ and more comfortable facilities!

About us - 'Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals'
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As one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari, sightseeing, charter, tour and selfdrive specialists "Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals a Darwin Travel Agent License Number NT 094. Incorporating www.australia4tours.com, www.kakaduayersrocktours.com and www.australia4wheeldriverentals.com. We seek out tours from only experienced tour companies to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park.

From the tropical Top End to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife - then onto Adelaide and Cairns we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next vacation in Australia. Our experienced staff have collectively over 30 years in the travel industry will help you discover the best of these unique and special tours offers.

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MISSION STATEMENT

As one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari specialists "Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals"
(incorporating www.australia4tours.com), we seek out tours to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park. From the sunny tropical Top End in it's dry and spectacular wet season's to the spiritual heart of the sandy Red Centre, from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife and incredable flora - then onto Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next vacation in Australia.

Our experienced staff will help you discover the best of these unique and special tours offers across Australia with camping safaris to one day sight seeing coach trips, ecotourisim adventure camping safaris in Kakadu National Park and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru) in Northern Territory including learning about Aboriginal culture.