This camping safari explores Australia’s real outback- an experience you’ll never forget.
DAY 1 Alice Springs to Yulara
Departing Alice Springs, head south, stopping for a short visit at the Outback Camel Farm and then heading straight to the Yulara permanent campsite. The afternoon is spent exploring Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), before traveling to Uluru (Ayers Rock) to take in a spectacular sunset. Later return to camp for a traditional Aussie meal. After dinner, relax around the camp under the huge, starry desert skies.
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DAY 2 Yulara to Kings Creek
It’s an early rise today for an exciting morning with breathtaking views of sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock), a World Heritage listed area. Join your knowledgeable guide for a base tour of Uluru, exploring ancient caves where Aboriginal paintings can be seen - a fascinating time learning about the oldest culture in the world. This afternoon, travel through red sand dune and desert oak country to Kings Creek Cattle Station where optional activities are abundant. Tonight, try a traditional camp oven dinner, cooked in the coals of the fire.
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DAY 3 Kings Creek to Glen Helen
Today explore breathtaking Kings Canyon. There is no rush as you hike around the canyon rim viewing sites like the Lost City and the Garden of Eden. After a picnic lunch, head off on the famous Mereenie Loop Road toward the MacDonnell Ranges. Another great scenic campsite tonight, close to a beautiful freshwater swimming hole, at picturesque Glen Helen Gorge.
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DAY 4 Glen Helen to Wallace Rockhole
An exciting day spent exploring many of the gorges and waterholes in this area. See Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen Gorge, Ellery Creek, Standley Chasm and more! There are great walks to explore and in summer you can take a swim to cool off. Late afternoon you will go to the Wallace Rockhole Aboriginal Community, the overnight camp. Before dinner, visit the rockhole to view Aboriginal rock art and to learn about Aboriginal culture (seasonal).
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DAY 5 Wallace Rockhole to Alice Springs
Real 4WD touring today as you drive through Finke Gorge National Park into Palm Valley. Dry riverbeds and uneven tracks make the journey an adventure in itself. The effort is well worth it when you see the park’s rough red gorges and view ancient stands of palm trees and cycads. Picnic and do some hiking here before returning to Alice Springs later in the day, arriving approx. 6.30pm.