Itinerary
- Day 1
Uluru to Kings Canyon
After leaving Uluru National Park, you'll drive 406 km through desert landscapes to reach Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park, which takes about 4.5 hours. Once you arrive at the remote campsite, you'll have the chance to hike between 2 and 6 km through the towering mountains and dramatic terrain surrounding the area. As evening approaches, you'll gather around the campfire to watch the sun dip below the horizon. When darkness falls, the sky fills with stars that are really something special out here away from city lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bush walk through Kings Canyon (2-6 km, 2-4 hours, weather dependent)
- All National Park pass entry fees
- Air-conditioned 4x4 off-road bus travel from Uluru to Kings Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Kings Canyon Watarrka National Park Uluru National Park - Day 2
Kings Canyon
You'll return to Kings Canyon early in the day to explore the sacred lands of the Ulpanyali and Lilla people and take in the views from above. The hike covers 4 to 6 km through the 100-meter cliffs and sandstone chasms, taking 3 to 4 hours depending on your pace. From there, you'll drive through the rugged outback via either Mereenie Loop or Ernest Giles Road (depending on current conditions), covering 370 km in around 4 hours with wide open views of the remote countryside. By evening you'll reach a private safari camp with Mount Sonder visible in the distance, and you'll have another night to look up at the clear starlit sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Kings Canyon (4-6 km, 3-4 hours)
- Air-conditioned 4x4 off-road bus travel through Mereenie Loop or Ernest Giles Road
- All National Park pass entry fees
Landmarks/POIs Kings Canyon Mereenie Loop Ernest Giles Road Mount Sonder - Day 3
West MacDonnell to Alice Springs
This morning starts with breakfast while watching native wildlife in their natural habitat. You'll then visit Ormiston Gorge to see its towering red walls, after which you'll head to the Ochre Pits where the vibrant mineral colors reflect thousands of years of Indigenous ceremonies and artwork. Next you'll cool off with a swim in the clear waters of Ellery Creek Bighole (Udepata), then continue to Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye) in the West MacDonnell Ranges to experience another striking natural location with deep cultural ties to the region. On your way back to Alice Springs, you'll stop at Simpsons Gap to learn about ancient stories before your outback journey concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast while watching native wildlife)
Included Activities
- Guided bush walk (2-4 km, 1-2 hours)
- Visit to Ormiston Gorge
- Visit to Ochre Pits
- Visit to Ellery Creek Bighole (Udepata)
- Visit to Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)
- Visit to Simpsons Gap
- Air-conditioned 4x4 off-road bus travel to Alice Springs
- All National Park pass entry fees
Landmarks/POIs Ormiston Gorge Ochre Pits Ellery Creek Bighole Standley Chasm Simpsons Gap West MacDonnell Ranges
