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Alice Springs & The West Macdonnell Ranges

After picking you up from your hotel in the morning you will enjoy a short sightseeing tour of Alice Springs including a stopover at the ANZAC Hill lookout. You will hear stories about famous sights like the Old Telegraph Station, the School of the air and Flying doctors services. Afterwards, depart Alice Springs for Simpsons Gap in the Western MacDonnell Ranges National Park (Tjoritja), where you might spot cute rock wallabies during a short walk. Afterwards relax at Ellery Creek Big Hole, the secret site for Arrernte people and a popular outback swimming spot. At Standley Chasm will enjoy our lunch. Experience the Ghostgum Walk at Ormiston Gorge. Finish the day while setting up camp at Woodland Campground, Redbank Gorge, and enjoying a well deserved cooked dinner.

Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Note: As your tour departs Alice Springs in the morning we recommend booking pre tour accommodation, we can assist you with these arrangements.

Accommodation: Redbank Gorge - 1 Night

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Woodland Campground

Woodland Campground, one of two campsites in Redbank Gorge within the stunning West MacDonnell National Park (Tjoritja), sits at the foot of Mount Sonder. This beautiful gorge and chasm provide a sanctuary for a variety of threatened plant and animal species, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers. Redbank Gorge also offers a refreshing break with a short, scenic walk to stretch your legs and take in the breathtaking surroundings.

Tylers Pass & Tnorala (Gosse’s Bluff)

After breakfast we depart our camp for Tylers Pass and Tnorala (Gosse’s Bluff) to explore a 140 million year old commet crater. We will explore this stunning region and enjoy the changing colours along this truly magnificent range. From here it’s on to Hermannsburg Historic Precinct where the Lutherans set up a mission in 1877. We continue to our bush camp at Rodna on the Finke River and finish the day by telling stories about this old and spiritual land while enjoying our dinner.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hermannsburg Historic Precinct - 1 Night

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Rodna Bush Camp

Camp alongside the Finke River in Finke Gorge National Park, a stunning expanse of 46,000 hectares, features the remarkable Palm Valley. This unique valley hosts an array of plant species, many of them rare and found only in this area, including the distinctive red cabbage palm (Livistona mariae) from which the valley derives its name.

Hermannsburg to Kings Canyon via Mereeni Loop

Today we tour the historic Lutheran mission at Hermannsburg where you will hear a wealth of stories and see historical treasures. A mission that operated for 150 years, from people that owned this country for millenia, foreign colonists under-resourced and struggling in the harsh Australian Outback. It's then onto Kings Canyon via the Mereeni Loop Road. We will explore this canyon from the bottom while doing the Kings Canyon valley walk in the late afternoon. Tonight we will camp at Kings Creek Station.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Kings Creek Station - 1 Night

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Kings Creek Station

Kings Creek Station is located in Kings Canyon. Some units are air-conditioned and include a seating and/or dining area. Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at the lodge. Kings Creek Station has a sun terrace. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking, or relax in the garden and use the grill facilities.

Kings Canyon to Yulara and Uluru

After the option of an early morning Kings Canyon Rim walk we make our way to Yulara and the Uluru-Kata Tjutas National Park. We head out to Kata Tjuta and do the Walpa Gorge walk before heading back to Uluru to enjoy canapes while watching the sun set on Uluru. Gather for a farewell dinner (own expense) at one of the resorts restaurants. Tonight we will camp at the Ayers Rock Campground.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Ayers Rock - 1 Night

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Ayers Rock Campground

Located just 20km from Uluru, Ayers Rock Campground provides an ideal base to immerse yourself in the magic of the Red Centre. Choose from air-conditioned cabins, powered campsites, or set up your tent beneath the shade of native desert oaks and sleep under a sky full of stars. The campground offers convenient amenities, including a swimming pool, BBQ area, self-service laundry, and an outdoor kitchen, ensuring a comfortable stay surrounded by nature.

Uluru Sunrise & Departure Day

After watching the sunrise on Uluru and enjoying a carpark breakfast, we will head to the Culture Center for a visit. Afterwards we explore the region of the Uluru base on our Kuniya & Liru walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. From here it is on to the airport for your departing flight.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Notes

Shower and toilet facilities will be basic during this remote expedition.

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What Elizabeth says about this tour: "This tour gives you an up close and personal outback experience. You'll be blown away by an Uluru sunset and the Red Centre's starry skies, Explore a 140 million year old comet crater and learn about the indigenous people in the outback while indulging in gourmet meals. This remote expedition is full of adventure with the added touch of luxury."

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