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Have a campfire barbecue dinner under the Milky Way Embrace the magic of an Uluru-Kata Tjuta sunrise
Experience Kings Canyon’s spectacular 6km Rim Walk Take a walk through wildly beautiful Simpsons Gap
Welcome to Uluru
Welcome to Uluru. This afternoon you’ll meet
your Journey Director and fellow travelers and
then take a drive to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Park. Having lived in the region for tens of
thousands of years, Traditional Owners, the
Anangu, have a strong connection with this
land.
You'll learn about Tjukurpa, the history,
knowledge, religion, morality and law of the local
Aboriginal people and their ancestors. Traveling
to the spectacular domes of Kata Tjuta, you’ll
take a guided walk through Walpa Gorge,
following the natural creek bed between two of
the largest domes. Kata Tjuta has great cultural
significance for the Anangu people, specifically
for Anangu men. Later enjoy canapés and
wine at the Uluru sunset viewing area. As the
sun sets over the western horizon, the evening
sky brings out the many shades of color for
which Uluru is renowned. This evening get to
know your fellow travelers over a delicious meal
at Ilkari Restaurant at your hotel. Hotel: Sails in
the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort. DW
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Uluru – Kings Canyon
Start the day with an impressive sunrise
over Uluru from the sunrise viewing area.
Take a walk at the base of Uluru and hear
timeless stories, see rock art, and visit Mutitjulu
Waterhole, once an important water source
for the Aboriginal people and animals in the
area. Visit Curtin Springs Station at lunch time.
Curtin Springs has been home to the Severin
family since 1956, when Peter Severin arrived
with his young wife Dawn, their toddler son
Ashley and 1,500 head of cattle.
Take part
in a paper-making workshop at Curtin Springs
Paper then sit down to a BBQ lunch and meet
one of the locals as you hear about the Severin
family and the logistics of running a million-
acre cattle property. This evening you're treated
to Local Dining Experience, Under a Desert
Moon, set in the wilderness under a canopy of
the southern night sky (weather permitting).
Enjoy sparkling wine and canapés followed
by a four-course dinner, prepared from fresh
produce. Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Deluxe
Spa Rooms. B L DE
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Kings Canyon – Alice Springs
Perfect for observing the changing colors
of the landscape, today you're off on a sunrise
six-kilometer Rim Walk exploration of the
spectacular Kings Canyon. As you venture
around the rim, highlights include the domed
‘Lost City’, and the luscious ‘Garden of Eden’.
If you’d prefer a more relaxed walk you can opt
for a walk along the Creek Bed. Afterwards
you’re off the beaten track, traveling along the
Mereenie Loop Road past Gosses Bluff, through
the West MacDonnell Ranges and then continue
to Alice Springs for dinner at your hotel. Hotel:
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters,
2 nights. B L DW
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West MacDonnell Ranges
This morning you will visit the historic Overland
Telegraph Station and learn about the overland
telegraph line and why Alice Springs is in this
location.
Then you will travel out to the West
MacDonnell Ranges, where you’ll will take a walk
into Angkerle (Standley Chasm) and Simpsons
Gap. Tonight, enjoy a Local Dining Experience
with your hosts at an open-air barbecue dinner
with campfires as the Milky Way lights up the
wide Australian sky. B L DE
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Farewell from Alice Springs
This morning you'll visit the Royal Flying Doctor
Service, to see how this facility provides medical
assistance to those living in remote outback
Australia. Before your trip comes to an end, visit
the School of the Air and learn how children
living in the far reaches of the Outback receive
an education over the air waves. Your Inspiring
Journey concludes in the late morning. B
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From $ 2225
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DEPARTURES AND PRICES
CRUA: Uluru to Alice Springs
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May 01
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CRAU: Alice Springs to Uluru
2020
2021
Field of Light
For a chance to witness this once-in-a-
lifetime event, consider arriving a day
early into Uluru to experience the Sunrise
Field of Light the following morning.
Internationally acclaimed artist Bruce
Munro’s Field of Light is installed in a
remote desert area within sight of majestic
Uluru. On arrival, take it all in from a private
dune-top as your host provides details of
the artist and this incredible undertaking.
Wander through the paths surrounding
the 50,000 hand-crafted glass spheres
in colors of ochre, deep violet, blue and
gentle white. Return to the dune-top,
where you’ll be served a warming tea or
coffee. Then watch as the dawn creeps
across the desert plain and lights up Uluru
– and look out for Kata Tjuta behind you!
We recommend you book your accommodations
and Sunrise Field of Light at the same time as
your vacation.
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May 08
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Oct 13 Apr 14
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Jun 09
Jun 23
Jul 07
Jul 21
Aug 04
Aug 18
Sep 01
Sep 15
Sep 29
Sep 19
Oct 03
Oct 17
Twin Share
2225
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2225
2225
2225
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May 07
May 21
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Jun 18
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Jul 30
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Sep 10
Sep 24 Apr 13
May 11
May 25
Jun 08
Jun 22
Jul 06
Jul 20
Aug 03
Aug 17
Aug 31
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2225
2225
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2225
Single Supplement* (add to price above): $635pp
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Springs to Uluru.
Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21.
*Single traveler must pay the single price.
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DINING
4 Full buffet breakfasts B
3 Lunches L
2 Local Dining Experiences DE
2 Dinners with wine DW
FLIGHT INFORMATION
CRUA: Ayers Rock to Alice Springs
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Ayers Rock Airport
Day 5 – flights to depart after 12.30pm from Alice Springs Airport
CRAU: Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Alice Springs Airport
Day 5 – flights to depart after 1.00pm from Ayers Rock Airport
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