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Highlights * Alice Springs
Desert Park * Valley of the Winds * Mutitjulu
Waterhole * Kings Canyon
Day 1: West MacDonnell Ranges - Alice
Springs Desert Park
This morning travel along the West MacDonnell
Ranges and visit Simpsons Gap with its river
red gum scenery. Continue on to Angkerle (Standley
Chasm) where morning tea is provided. Visit
Ormiston Gorge and enjoy a picnic lunch (opportunity
for swimming in hotter months). Stop at the
Alice Springs Desert Park and see unique Australian
desert wildlife including a 'Birds of Prey'
show.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza (AY64S), Alice Springs
Resort (AY64F), Aurora Alice Springs (AY64R)
or Alice Springs Plaza Hotel (AY64L). (L)
Day 2: Alice Springs - Kata Tjuta
(the Olgas)
Travel south from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
Resort, stopping at a camel farm for an optional
camel ride (own expense). This afternoon tour
to Kata Tjuta and walk to the Valley
of the Winds lookout. The walking path is rocky
and requires a good level of fitness. View a
magnificent 'outback' sunset before travelling
on to our exclusive BBQ venue to enjoy a delicious
barbecue dinner and stargazing (weather permitting).
Vegetarian meals are available upon request
at time of booking.
Accommodation: Ayers Rock Resort - choice of
accommodation, 2 nights. (D)
Day 3: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
This morning there is the option to do the
Uluru Sunrise, Climb and Base Tour (Y18)
or for the non-climbers, the Uluru Sunrise
and Guided Cultural Base Walk (Y41). Both tours
include a visit to Mutitjulu Waterhole and the
Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
The first option allows time for climbing, whilst
the second option includes a longer guided walk
at the base of Uluru. See page 15 for
more itinerary details. Time is available for
those keen to take a scenic flight (own expense).
This evening view sunset at Uluru whilst
enjoying nibbles and a glass of wine.
Day 4: Kings Canyon
An early start to travel to Kings Canyon ,
stopping on the way at Kings Creek Station for
breakfast (own expense). Commence the climb
at Kings Canyon with your Guide to be rewarded
with spectacular views of Watarrka National
Park from the top of the canyon. The climb takes
3 hours and is recommended for those with a
good level of fitness. Alternatively, you may
prefer to explore the boulder-strewn canyon
floor. Return this evening to Ayers Rock Resort.
Note: During the hotter months, part of the
Valley of the Winds walk and the Kings Canyon
rim climb may not be available. Alternative
touring on Day 2 and/or Day 4 may apply.
Departs: 7.30am Daily (Jun
- Oct)
7.30am Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sun (Nov - May)
from Alice Springs
Note: Tour departure on 25 Dec will not visit
Alice Springs Desert Park on Day 1.
Concludes: 5.00pm approx.
at Ayers Rock Resort
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