Description

5 Day Uluru - Red Centre "Kangaroo Dreaming" 4WD Safari

Visits Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Watarrka (Kings Canyon), Palm Valley, West MacDonnell Ranges and *Oak Valley Aboriginal Community.

Our 'Kangaroo Dreaming' Safari is the ultimate 5 Day 4WD Central Australia adventure safari. We'll tour Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Watarrka, Palm Valley and the West MacDonnell Ranges but more importantly, we'll get to truly experience the outback in an authentic way - camping at remote private bush camps, driving on bush tracks and visiting the *Oak Valley Aboriginal Community. Oak Valley is an inspirational community boasting an olive plantation, Aboriginal rock carvings and paintings and an ancient fossil field.

High Season - AUD 1,125 Adult
Mar 2012 - Nov 2012
Mar 2013

Low Season - AUD 1,075 Adult
Dec 2011 Feb 2012
Dec 2012 Feb 2013

YHA/VIP/Students - AUD 50 off Adult rate
Children (15 years and under) - AUD 75 off Adult rate

Departs Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Alice Springs 6.00am
Ayers Rock Resort / Airport 1.00pm

Returns Alice Springs Only 5.30pm
Maximum 16 Passengers

Prices are all inclusive except optional experiences - Camel ride, Kuniya Walk, Standley Chasm, Hermannsburg Precinct, Sleeping Bags.

5 Day Itinerary

Day 1 (Lunch / Dinner)
After picking you up from your accommodation in Alice Springs bright and early, we hit the road for five days of adventure and fun. On our way to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park we make a few stops for refreshments, a camel ride+ or a chance to purchase some Aboriginal paintings or artifacts. The afternoon is devoted to enjoying the sights of Uluru, including a full base walk, a chance to climb (2 - 2.5hrs) or, if you wish, you can join the Aboriginal guided Kuniya Walk+.

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.

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 (2.5 - 3.5hrs) hike through the magnificent "Valley of the Winds".

After lunch we head to Curtin Springs Cattle Station with plenty of time to get a close look at a working cattle station before travelling 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.

Day 3 (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
A leisurely start to the day before we head off to Watarrka for a 6km (3 - 4hrs) walk through the towering walls, crevices and plateaus. Visit the Amphitheatre and Lost City with time for a cool refreshing swim in the tranquil "Garden of Eden" if you wish.

After Watarrka we 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.

Day 4 (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

We 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, cut across Owen Springs Reserve before entering the West MacDonnell Ranges. Stopping at Ormiston Gorge we hike the "Ghost Gum Walk" and take a swim in the beautiful rock pools. After a visit to Glen Helen, we then stop at our next bush camp for another night under the magnificent southern stars.

Day 5 (Breakfast / Lunch)

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

We then 4-wheel drive into Palm Valley for lunch followed by a hike through this picturesque area. It's then time to head back to Alice Springs arriving early evening before meeting later for a few quiet drinks to farewell new found friends and reminisce about an adventure of a lifetime.

+ Optional Experience additional to fare.
* Oak Valley may be substituted with Rainbow Valley (Wurre).

Highlights

* Mt. Connor (view)
* Cultural Centre
* Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset and Sunrise
* Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
* Curtin Springs Station
* Kings Creek Station
* Watarrka (Kings Canyon)
* 4 x 4 Driving
* Oak Valley Aboriginal Community
* Owen Springs Reserve
* Ormiston Gorge
* Glen Helen
* Gosse Bluff (view)
* Hermannsberg Aboriginal Community
* Palm Valley

Travel Types

• Camping
• Eco Tours
• Hiking
• Nature Tours
• Off Road / 4X4 Driving
• Overland Tours
• Safari
• Tours

Cost in US$:

From 1058

Program Fees Include:

Prices are all inclusive except optional extras - Camel ride, Kuniya Walk, Standley Chasm, Hermannsburg Precinct, Sleeping Bags.
Prices are in Australian Currency and include GST (Goods and Services Tax).

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Wayoutback Desert Safaris's Mission Statement

Our mission is to give our customers an opportunity to not just visit the icons of the Red Centre, but to really experience the heartbeat of the desert, its massive expanse and the timelessness it engenders.

Year Founded

1999