At a Glance
Venture into Australia’s Red Centre on a 5 days 4WD camping escape, immersing into a secluded and spiritual experience of Aboriginal people. Uncover the wonders of Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and West McDonnell Ranges in true outback style. Immerse in authentic outback life by driving off beaten paths and camping in private remote bush camps where each day is a sunrise and sunset experience over Uluru.
Departing from Alice Springs or Ayres Rock, journey in the comforts of a purpose built 4WD on the off beaten dusty red road uncovering the hidden treasures of the Red Centre. Walk amongst the sacred red rock domes of Kata Tjuta inside the World Heritage Listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Uncover legendary icons that define this region including walking the famous Kings Canyon Rim ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 4 nights camping accommodation, on twin share basis
- All meals as specified
- Professional guiding
- Travel in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Permanent tented camp with shared facilities (2 nights), bush camp (2 nights), camping equipment including permanent tent with beds and mattress
- All linen including pillow and pillowcase, fitted sheet, sleeping bag hire and drinking water (please provide your own bottle)
Itinerary
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With selected pick up points, have the choice to start in Alice Springs early morning or fly in and start from Ayers Rock/Uluru, where your adventure begins. journey on red dusty roads to the iconic Uluru, one of the world’s largest monoliths. Your gateway to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, discover sunburnt plains to the captivating domes of Kata Tjuta of large red rock formations believed to be about 500 million years old. Spend time exploring this extraordinary monolith and go beyond to a deeply spiritual place. Immerse into one of the oldest cultures on Earth of local Aboriginal people, the Anangu, were this sacred Earth and memories exist as one.Here, you will uncover an array of unique plant and animal life. Journey to Ayers Rock in time for golden hour. Celebrate the purest Uluru sunset as the sun descends over the western horizon and the evening sky changes colours before your eyes. Take this world-renowned moment to soak in the enormity of an ancient landscape and feel the echoes of time. End a magical day with a hearty dinner under an endless canopy of stars.Tonight, retire at your private camp. Sleep in a swag true to Aussie-style or your comfortable permanent tent beneath the stars in a true state of zen. *NOTE: Pickup locations are selected Alice Springs hotels Sundays approx. 5:50am. Desert Gardens Hotel Sundays 1:45pm. Ayers Rock Airport Sundays approx. 2pm |
Permanent Tented Camp (shared facilities)
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Wake to an early rise into darkness as you witness a magical sunrise and watch the colours change to a vibrato red over the mighty Uluru and its vast landscape. Continue the morning on a unguided walk around its base and be captivated by this massive monolith up close. Meet with a local Anangu guide and be immersed into the cave paintings amongst waterholes as stories of these ancient rock etchings are told. A short journey later, marvel at a spectacular collection of Aboriginal arts and crafts before enjoying a delicious lunch. Hit the dirt red tracks on an adventurous 3 hour drive to your exclusive campsite within Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon). Tonight, enjoy a hearty dinner around the campfire and roll out your swag for another magical night under the endless stars while listening to the sound of dingo'. |
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Today you’ll walk the famous Kings Canyon Rim Walk where vast sandstone landscapes mingle with ancient rock formations and gorges to create a surreal scene like nowhere else in the country.Plunging 270 metres/885 feet to the canyon floor, walking its rim reveals incredibly beautiful sandstone formations carved by wind and water. A 6km circuit and a climb of 500 steps is worth every effort, giving staggering views atop the canyon. The most magical experience of your life! Descend into a shady oasis leading into the hidden Garden of Eden, a waterhole bringing abundant life to the area and considered an important men’s sacred place where their Dreaming stories can be shared in private. Be captivated by its lush greenery casting a stark contrast against the rock formations. While here, uncover The Lost City, a set of rock formations that resemble an ancient city. Enjoy a leisurely and delicious well-earned lunch before an exhilarating drive along an iconic Red Centre dirt track to the Western McDonnell Ranges. Unwind at camp for another night around the open campfire under the sheer magnitude of the Central Australian night sky. Dose away into your cozy swag watching the shooting stars above. |
Permanent Tented Camp (shared facilities) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Today take on an ultimate 4WD dirt road expedition uncovering the treasures of the West McDonnell Ranges. Uncover the hidden jewel of Ormiston Gorge, considered the most beautiful in the area. Hike the unique Ghost Gum Walk exploring stunning geology, landforms, unique flora and fauna before descending deep into the valley to its waterhole. A perfect invitation for a refreshing afternoon swim amongst the serene surroundings. Keep your eyes peeled for wallabies while admiring the colourful, sweeping walls surrounding its waterhole. Your treasures of the ranges culminate at Ellery Creek Big Hole, known as Udepata by the locals, one of the most beautiful and best swimming spots in the area. A stunning formation where thousands of years of massive flooding's have carved out this waterhole unlocking some amazing geology. An outback oasis where taking a dip into its icy waters is a must! Tonight, settle back at camp. A real escape into the wild, listen to the sounds of the desert and take in the tranquility. Sleep beneath a sparkling desert sky, snug in your swag creating moments remembered for a lifetime. |
Bush Camping (no facilities) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Explore the more overlooked Eastern McDonnell Ranges and tap into what might be one of the Outback’s best kept secrets. This is the home of the Arrernte people, the Traditional Owners of the land. Learn about their caterpillar dreamtime story on a short walk to Emily Gap, an important spiritual site to the Arrernte people containing galleries of ancient rock paintings. A journey to Trephina Gorge, find connection and immersion as you embark on a one-hour guided walk to see its quartzite cliffs and rich birdlife. Enjoy a hearty lunch at the historical Ross River Homestead bursting with outback and Aussie flavours before a visit to the ‘Ghost Town’ of Aritunga. Gain insight into the mistaken gemstone that lead to a mining rush here in 1887, and also precipitated its abandonment. Feeling inspired, return to Alice Springs in the late afternoon for an end to your incredible adventure. |
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Please contact us for group bookings and private departures.
More Info
- The departure point is Ayres Rock or Alice Springs NT. Pickup Alice Springs is at 6:00am. Guests starting in Alice Springs must arrive into Alice Springs the day prior to tour departure. Alternative pickup from Ayers Rock Airport is to meet flights arriving between 12:30pm and 1:50pm on the departure date. Guests arriving earlier should take free shuttle to Sails in the Desert to join the tour.
- The finish point is Alice Springs NT. Estimated arrival time in Alice Springs is 2:00pm on the last day.
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Alice Springs and Ayers Rock
In the Red Centre, the four traditional seasons are distinct, with temperatures plummeting below freezing during winter nights (June to August) and soaring to well above 40 degrees Celsius in the height of summer (December to January). Meanwhile, the shoulder seasons of April to May and September are mild with some warmer days. Rain is not common in the desert, but it does rain on occasion. Please be prepared for wet and windy conditions on all trips.
Itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year to reflect the current situation in each destination. Contributing factors such as, weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, or other factors may lead to the order and timing of included activities to vary, this will ensure the best possible experience for all travellers
Tour is not suitable for children under 8 years of age.
Due to limited space on the vehicle please restrict luggage to one day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack, with a maximum of 15kg.
Travel Insurance and flexible flight tickets are highly recommended.
Travellers are required to produce proof of full vaccination against COVID-19
Minimum 8 passenger is required to guarantee a departure
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Please note this tour operates in remote regions and as such medical facilities may be difficult to access. If you have any medical conditions or take any form of medication please provide full details & nature of condition. Please provide details of medication taken.
Basic camping accommodation consists of simple permanent twin share tents with single sleeping platforms. Each sleeping platform has a rubber sleeping mat, we also have swags (Aussie bed rolls) available at the campsites if you would like to experience sleeping in a swag. A sleeping bag is provided. Please bring a travel pillow.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 8 passengers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
