On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm). This afternoon travel around the base of Uluru with a local Driver Guide. Learn about the native flora, fauna and intriguing cultural traditions of traditional owners, the Anangu, and discover an array of fascinating sacred sites. Join your Driver Guide for a walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole. You’ll explore a number of caves and view Aboriginal rock paintings as your Guide interprets their meaning and significance. Later visit Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre where there is time to purchase some locally made Aboriginal art and learn more about the Western Desert region. Travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area, ‘Sunset Strip,’ and relax with sparkling wine and nibbles as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is renowned.
Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel, Desert Gardens Hotel or Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights.
Outback Pioneer
Outback Pioneer Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms, less than 15 km from Ayers Rock (Uluru). It includes a garden with a barbecue area and an outdoor swimming pool.
Each room at Outback Pioneer Hotel includes tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom.
The Bough Restaurant serves a traditional Australian breakfast each morning, featuring Australian cuisine and regional dishes.
Rise early to drive through sandhill country towards Kings Canyon, stopping for a breakfast at Kings Creek Station. In Kings Canyon make the rocky climb with your guide to the rim of the canyon to be rewarded with marvellous views over Watarrka National Park. Or you may wish to explore the boulder-strewn canyon creek bed, an easier walk. Return to Ayers Rock Resort.
Outback Pioneer
Outback Pioneer Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms, less than 15 km from Ayers Rock (Uluru). It includes a garden with a barbecue area and an outdoor swimming pool.
Each room at Outback Pioneer Hotel includes tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom.
The Bough Restaurant serves a traditional Australian breakfast each morning, featuring Australian cuisine and regional dishes.
Travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area. Watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre alight while enjoying a warming cup of tea or coffee. Then travel to the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). On the way enjoy panoramic views of the southern side of Kata Tjuta before arriving at the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek bed between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. This afternoon you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport. Flights to depart after 12.30pm (Oct-Mar) & 1.00pm (Apr-Sep).
DepartsDaily, Ayers Rock Resort2.30pm (Apr-Oct)3.00pm (Nov-Mar)ReturnsDay 3, Ayers Rock Resort10:30am (Oct-Mar)11.00am (Apr-Sep)
Low season: 01 Apr – 31 May & 01 Dec – 31 Mar.High season: 01 Jun – 30 Nov.
Included
Accommodation Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park Ticket Experienced Driver Guide Comprehensive commentary Travel in an air-conditioned coach Return airport transfers - flight details to be provided 14 days prior to tour departure dateAll prices are per person, land only.
*Single traveller must pay the single price.
Pricing surcharges may apply due to hotel availability.
Flight InformationDay 1: Flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm into Ayers Rock AirportDay 3: Flights to depart after 12.30pm (Oct-Mar) or after 1pm (Apr-Sep) from Ayers Rock airport
