5-Day Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta 4WD Camping Tour

5 Days

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Overview

Camp in the Outback on this 5-day tour of Australia's Red Centre, departing from Alice Springs. Travel by 4WD vehicle to Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Kings Canyon and the West MacDonnell Ranges. Swim in rock holes, take guided walks, and see the monoliths at sunrise and sunset. On a visit to the Oak Valley Aboriginal Community, you'll witness ancient cave paintings and hear storytelling by Aboriginal guides. Enjoy campfire meals and sleep under the stars in private bush camps on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Small-group tour with maximum 16 people provides a more intimate experience
5-day 4WD outback camping tour from Alice Springs
Watch Uluru (Ayers Rock) change color at sunset, and see the sun rise over Kata Tjuta
Visit the Oak Valley Aboriginal Community, and swim in rock pools
See ancient cave paintings and carvings, and admire the stunning West MacDonnell Ranges
Take guided walks around Uluru, Valley of the Winds, Watarrka and Ghost Gum Walk, and learn about Aboriginal traditions from your guide and hosts
Enjoy campfire dinners and sleep under the stars at bush camps

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Travel from Alice Springs to the Red Centre of Australia on this 5-day camping expedition. Bump along off-road bush tracks in your 4WD vehicle, custom-built for the rugged terrain of the Outback. Explore the iconic natural landmarks of Uluru-Kata Tjuta and Watarrka National Parks along with the West MacDonnell Ranges on this small-group tour with informative guides. You'll spend three nights camping in permanent tents complete with beds, pillows and linen and one night camping in a comfortable swag (water-resistant camp bed) at a private bush camp. Enjoy dinner cooked over the campfire, hear Dreamtime stories and fall asleep under myriad stars in the magnificent desert sky.ItineraryDay 1 Alice Springs - Uluru (L,D)Departing Alice Springs bright and early, we hit the road on our adventure of a lifetime (For those commencing the tour at Uluru, we will collect you from the Outback Pioneer Hotel or the airport). Our journey begins heading south through the Waterhouse and James Ranges with a stop at the Camel Farm for a Camel ride if wish (own expense). We visit Mount Ebenezer Roadhouse where you can view or purchase Aboriginal artefacts. Stop to view Atila (Mount Connor), a mesa tableland and the first significant rock formation of our trip. After a stop for lunch and our arrival at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, we travel to the base of Uluru where your guide will lead you on an interpretive walk, hearing of the Aboriginal law and religion (Tjukurpa). Continuing on, we meet our local Aboriginal Guide who will provide a once in a lifetime authentic Indigenous cultural experience with an interpretive walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole where you will hear the stories of the unique landscapes, art and culture of the local custodians, the Anangu people. We conclude at the Cultural Centre, where you may explore the displays and learn of the flora and fauna of this unique area. Experience the famous changing colours of Uluru at sunset, away from the crowds, complete with sparkling wine and nibbles. It is a great time to kick back and contemplate the day and the vastness of the desert. Afterwards settle in at our remote private camp, complete with our signature Endless Star dining experience before retiring to your swag under the amazing night sky or your comfortable safari tent complete with beds. Overnight: Campsite in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Day 2 Uluru - Kata Tjuta - Kings Creek Station- Kings Canyon (B,L,D)After watching the sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta from a lookout close to our campsite, it's breakfast and then off to Kata Tjuta for a 7km hike through the magnificent "Valley of the Winds". After a leisurely lunch we travel to Kings Creek Station for our second night's remote outback campsite. Our private 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 evening sky.Overnight: Campsite in Kings CanyonDay 3 Kings Canyon - Glen Helen (B,L,D)This morning take a guided walk to see the towering walls, crevices and plateaus of Watarrka (Kings Canyon). Visit the Amphitheatre, Lost City and the tranquil 'Garden of Eden'. After Watarrka we 4WD along the famous Mereenie Loop Road where you will be shaken and not stirred! Look out for wildlife along the way before arriving at our permanent camp at Glen Helen, nearby the stunning waterhole that the Traditional owners of this land believe is home to an ancient and powerful Rainbow Serpent.Overnight: Campsite in Glen HelenDay 4 Glen Helen - West MacDonnell Ranges (B,L,D)Spend today exploring the mighty West MacDonnell Ranges. Travelling to Ormiston Gorge, keep your eyes peeled for Perentie Lizards lazing along the banks and take a swim in the rock holes. Hike the "Ghost Gum Walk", a 1.5 hour loop that takes in views down through the majestic Ormiston Gorge, before following the trail as it descends down close to the gorge and along the rocky floor and Ormiston Waterhole. We journey on to the Ochre Pits, a registered sacred site offering a unique experience to view the Ochre deposit still used to this day by the Traditional owners. See the natural ochres that have provided materials for Indigenous people for thousands of years. Afterwards, we travel on to Ellery Creek Big Hole, one of the most picturesque swimming and walking spots in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Surrounded by high red cliffs and the sandy Ellery Creek, the waterhole was carved out by thousands of years of massive floods and is an internationally significant geological site. The permanent water here made it a special meeting place for the Arrernte people and known to them as Udepata. Late in the afternoon we will 4WD into our remote bush camp. Tonight it is just the group and the wild, providing a great opportunity to star gaze away from the city lights from the comfort of your swag.Overnight: Campsite in West MacDonnell RangesDay 5 West MacDonnell Ranges - Oak Valley Aboriginal Community - Alice Springs (B,L)After a hearty breakfast we cross the famous Owen Springs Reserve, our destination the inspirational *Oak Valley Aboriginal Community. Spend time with the Traditional owners exploring the land, try your hand at Boomerang throwing, see ancient rock art paintings and carvings and gain a personal experience of the profound understanding the owners have of this pristine remote environment.

5-Day Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta 4WD Camping Tour

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