Starting from
$825 AUD
Overview
"Pushed for time? Strapped for cash? This trip starts and finishes at Uluru, getting you to the Outback’s biggest drawcards in minimum time, at a minimum cost. "
The Outback and its attractions may be big, but that doesn’t mean you need heaps of time to see them. This trip, which starting and finishing at Yulara (near the Ayers Rock Airport), makes it possible to see the region’s best-known attractions in a short amount of time. See Uluru up-close, navigate the boulder-strewn landscape of Kata Tjuta, and discover the Garden of Eden on the Rim Walk through Kings Canyon. The Outback’s never been so accessible.
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon – in only three nights.
Why you'll love this trip
- Save time and accommodation before and after your trip by flying directly to Ayers Rock Airport (very close to Yulara), only minutes away from Uluru. By starting and finishing your tour at Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort), you’ll save eight (8) hours of driving time compared to a tour that starts and finishes in Alice Springs. By starting and finishing your tour at Yulara you will also save two nights of Alice Springs accommodation.
- Wander through the iconic domes of Kata Tjuta, gaze in awe at the sacred rock of Uluru and hike through natural amphitheaters, rocky chasms, and lush oasis in Kings Canyon.
- Eat under the stars and camp within privately owned sites on the red earth of the Outback and experience the true magic of the Red Centre.
Itinerary
Uluru
Uluru is the heart of Australia and represents so much about this country; its size, its beauty and its culture. Shortly after you arrive, the unmistakable Uluru will emerge from the earth as one giant boulder. Walk off your lunch at Kata Tjuta. With its 36 various-sized domes, it provides quite a contrast to Uluru. You’ll get to know the landscape pretty well on an afternoon hike between the domes. As the evening unfolds, enjoy a light snack as the sun slowly sets casting a variety of earthy tones across Uluru. The perfect end to a remarkable day is awaiting you back at camp, as you enjoy a delicious spread of food with your group. If the weather permits, sit outside under the stars. Swag camping (with shared facilities) (1 night) Note: Total driving time today is around 2.5 hours. Total walking time is approximately 2 hours.
Uluru sunrise, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon
An early start this morning is rewarded with an Uluru sunrise and the sun hits the icon like a beacon, before it floods across the undulating landscape. While the morning is fresh, enjoy a walk around the base of Uluru taking in all of the textures and valleys which isn’t evident from afar. Once you’ve had lunch, perhaps purchase some art and craft created by First Peoples of Australia, at the Cultural Centre. Travel onto our exclusive campsite near the Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon), where the group will eat and sleep in your swag under the stars. Swag camping (with shared facilities) (1 night) Note: Total driving time today is around 3.5 hours. Total walking time is approximately 2.5 hours (or up to 3.5 if you do the full 10km base walk).
Kings Canyon rim walk
The main attraction of Watarrka National Park is undoubtedly Kings Canyon – a humungous gorge enclosed by sheer rock walls many meters high. With its porous sandstone, deep gullies and hidden rock pools, it provides shelter to more than 600 species of native plants and animals. Your guide will point these out on a trek that takes in the canyon’s most famous locations – the Lost City, the Garden of Eden, Amphitheatre, and ofcourse North & South Walls. After lunch, we hit the road again for a three-hour drive to Yulara in the late afternoon. Tonight, you have choice to enjoy one of the following optional activities; a Sunset Camel Cruise, the Field of Lights, Sounds of Silence, the Wintjiri Wiru Drone display; or if you’d like to experience the Uluru sunset from a different perspective (and free of charge), tonight is the opportunity to do it! After dinner, relax at your camp for a night under the stars. Swag camping (with shared facilities) (1 night) Note: Total driving time today is around 3 hours. Total walking time is approximately 3.5 hours.
Departure Day
After a short sleep-in, enjoy a hearty breakfast at our exclusive camp. Depending on your departure time, choose to take our free 10-minute transfer direct to Yulara’s Desert Gardens Hotel, or Uluru Airport (Ayers Rock Airport, airport code: AYQ). If you have plenty of spare time before your flight, you have the opportunity to leave your luggage at the Desert Gardens Hotel, and spend some time in Yulara Resort shopping at your leisure. Please note: There’s regular free airport shuttles from the Desert Gardens Hotel to the Ayers Rock Airport.
Essential Packing List
Sturdy walking shoes
Hat and sunscreen
Water bottle (at least 2 litres)
Towel and toiletries
Camera/phone and batteries or charger
Headlight or torch
Insect repellent/flynet