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Outback Contrasts (Small Group)

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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Alice Springs

    Your driver guide meets you in Alice Springs to get things started. You'll check out the Overland Telegraph Station, which is one of the town's most recognizable landmarks. After that, you're heading to a special experience with Chef Rayleen Brown where you'll learn about Aboriginal native foods and taste traditional bush tucker. It's a hands-on look at how local ingredients have been used in this region for generations.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Overland Telegraph Station
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Chef Rayleen Brown - Aboriginal native foods knowledge sharing and bush tucker tasting
    Landmarks
    Overland Telegraph Station
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  2. Day 2

    Alice Springs to Kings Canyon

    You're traveling from Alice Springs toward Kings Canyon today, with a stop at Erldunda roadhouse at the 'Centre of the Centre' along the way. From there, you'll continue on to Kings Canyon Resort in Watarrka National Park. As evening comes, you'll sit down for the 'Under a Desert Moon' five-course dinner under the stars, which features locally sourced ingredients and fine Australian wines. It's a nice way to end your first full day out here.

    Meals
    Dinner ('Under a Desert Moon' five-course dining experience under the stars, featuring locally sourced produce and fine Australian wines)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kings Canyon Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Erldunda roadhouse
    • Stay at Kings Canyon Resort in Watarrka National Park
    • 'Under a Desert Moon' five-course dinner featuring locally sourced produce and fine Australian wines
    Landmarks
    Watarrka National Park
    Kings Canyon
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  3. Day 3

    Kings Canyon to Uluru

    Start before dawn for the Rim Walk at Kings Canyon, where you'll choose between a 6km trek that passes the 'Lost City' and 'Garden of Eden' or take the easier route along the creek bed. After finishing the walk, head to Wanmarra Community for the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience, where you'll learn about Luritja and Pertame spiritual connections and traditional bush medicine from local guides. From there, travel across the desert landscape to Curtin Springs Station, and later arrive at Uluru. Spend the evening exploring the Cultural Centre, where you can learn about Anangu creation stories and the cultural significance of the land.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise Rim Walk at Kings Canyon (6km past 'Lost City' and 'Garden of Eden', or gentler creek bed walk)
    • Visit Wanmarra Community at Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
    • Learn about Luritja and Pertame spiritual connection to the land
    • Discover bush food and medicine used for spirituality and healing
    • Travel across desert landscapes to Curtin Springs Station
    • Explore Uluru Cultural Centre
    • Learn about Anangu creation stories and how Uluru was formed
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
    Wanmarra Community
    Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
    Curtin Springs Station
    Uluru
    Uluru Cultural Centre
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  4. Day 4

    Uluru

    Start the day either sleeping in or catching the Sunrise Field of Light experience, then head to Kata Tjuta for a morning walk through Walpa Gorge. You'll grab lunch on your own before touring the base of Uluru to learn about its cultural significance. As evening comes around, settle in with sunset drinks and watch Uluru change colors as the sun sets. There's an option to book an exclusive barbecue dinner if you're interested in dining out that night.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Kata Tjuta exploration and Walpa Gorge walk
    • Tour at the base of Uluru with cultural insights
    • Sunset drinks at Uluru

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise Field of Light experience by Artist Bruce Munro (own expense)
    • Uluru Barbecue Dinner (own expense, pre-booking available)
    Landmarks
    Kata Tjuta
    Walpa Gorge
    Uluru
    Field of Light
  5. Day 5

    Uluru to Alice Springs

    You're driving back through the Outback today, and you'll see desert landscape with camels, cattle, and Mount Conner along the way. There's a break at Stuart Wells, an authentic roadhouse stop where you can stretch your legs. Before reaching Alice Springs, you'll visit Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Once you're back at your hotel, you'll have time to relax before a celebratory dinner wraps up your tour.

    Meals
    Dinner (Celebratory dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Australian Outback with wildlife spotting
    • Break at Stuart Wells roadhouse
    • Visit to Simpsons Gap in West MacDonnell Ranges
    • Celebratory dinner
    Landmarks
    Mount Conner
    Stuart Wells
    Simpsons Gap
    West MacDonnell Ranges
  6. Day 6

    Alice Springs Departure

    Your tour ends this morning. If you're interested, there's an option to take a hot air balloon ride for an aerial view of the Outback landscape before you head out (it's your own cost). After that, your journey comes to a close.

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride (own expense)
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  • Rhonda
    · September 14th, 2025
    This was my first trip on a guided tour. Was feeling nervous - but it ended up being a great experience. Everything went smoothly. The communication from Tour Radar was good.They responded promptly to my queries. It was well organized. The itinerary gave an opportunity to see and have a range of experiences, The tour guide Joe from Down Under Tours (AAT) was fantastic. He really enjoyed his job and was passionate about sharing the places we visited. He was very knowledgeable too. Joe was very friendly and respectful to all of us on the tour.
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    · September 12th, 2025
    Very efficient, professional and timely for all tours. Great communication when there was a change. Thankyou, we will tell others!!
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    · July 9th, 2024
    Fabulous 15 day tour, from Adelaide to Darwin, great meals, great accommodation, and great Tour Guide and Driver
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