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Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Outback Australia: The Colour of Red
5 DAYS  |  AYERS ROCK TO ALICE SPRINGS  |  CRUA/CRAU 
HIGHLIGHTS
Discover
• Iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock) & Kata
Tjuta (the Olgas) in the Red Centre
• Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve
• Wander into Simpsons Gap
Explore
• The 36 mystical domes of Kata Tjuta
• Fascinating Standley Chasm
Learn/Do
• Hike through Walpa Gorge
• Discover Aboriginal rock art at Uluru
• Learn about Uluru’s sacred sights
• Hike to the top of Kings Canyon
for magnificent views
• Visit School of the Air & the Royal
Flying Doctor Service
Relax
• Toast an Uluru sunset with sparkling wine
• Take a dip in Ellery Creek Big Hole
• Experience a spectacular Red Centre sunrise
Taste
• Dine ‘Under a Desert Moon’ at
Kings Canyon Resort
• Taste traditional bush foods
in Alice Springs
• 4 Full buffet breakfasts B
• 3 lunches L
• 1 Be my Guest dinner  BG
• 2 Dinners with wine DW
• 1 Highlight Dinner HD
Both the iconic sights and the hidden treasures of
Australia’s legendary Red Centre are revealed on this
enthralling journey through never-ending red plains
and sprawling cattle-stations. From world-renowned
Uluru and Kata Tjuta to a little-known site where an
immense meteorite struck the Earth more than 5000
years ago, each day will provide genuine opportunities to
experience the life, culture and traditions of the Outback.
Day 1: Welcome to Ayers Rock
Your inspiring Outback journey begins
this afternoon when you meet your
Driver Guide and take the short drive
to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park.
The Park is the setting for the majestic
sandstone monolith of Uluru (Ayers
Rock) and the 36 red-rock domes of the
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) formation. The
Traditional Owners of this land, the
Anangu, have lived in the region for tens
of thousands of years and have a deep
connection with the land. You’ll learn
about Tjukurpa: the history, knowledge,
religion, morality and law of the local
Aboriginal people and their ancestors.
First stop is Kata Tjuta, where you’ll
walk amidst the sheer rock-walls of
Walpa Gorge, following the natural creek
bed between two of the largest domes.
This evening return to Uluru to see
the sun set over the western horizon
and witness the remarkable light that
floods the monolith, changing it from
red to vibrant orange and finally deep
purple. Later, get to know your traveling
companions over a relaxed meal at
Ilkari Restaurant. Hotel: Sails in the
Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort. DW
Day 2: Ayers Rock – Kings Canyon
Your day begins with an iconic sunrise
over Uluru and Kata Tjuta at the Kata
Tjuta dune viewing area. Move closer
to Uluru this morning and explore
the base of the rock.
Several rock
shelters house Anangu paintings
dating back thousands of years. Your
guide will explain their significance
and relate timeless stories of the land.
Visit beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole,
once a vital water source for the local
inhabitants, before traveling on to
remote Curtin Springs Station.
Tour the property’s boutique paper-
making facility, and discover the
processes involved in its production.
Chat with one of the locals over a
barbecue lunch, and learn about life on
the million-acre cattle property that’s
been home to the Severin family since
1956. After lunch, follow the Luritja Road
towards Kings Canyon and view Atila
(Mt. Conner), the ‘forgotten wonder’ of
Central Australia. Pause briefly at Kings
Creek Station, established in 1982 by Lyn
and Ian Conway and now Australia’s
largest exporter of wild camels.
Continue to nearby King’s Canyon
Resort, where you can relax and unwind
before enjoying a unique evening dining
experience, Under a Desert Moon, set
in the silent wilderness under a canopy
of the southern night sky (weather
permitting). Enjoy canapés and a glass
of sparkling wine followed by a delicious
four-course meal incorporating fresh
produce and unique ingredients