7 Day Track the Red Centre
7 Days/6 Nights
Highlights - Alice Springs, Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon
Package Inclusions:
• 1 night aboard The Ghan, Gold Service, Adelaide to Alice Springs
• 3 day Track the Red Centre tour including small group touring, accommodation, meals, National Park entry fees and return transfers
• 2 nights Crowne Plaza Alice Springs
• 6 x breakfasts, 3 x lunches, 4 x dinners
Upgrade to Platinum Service available - additional charge.
Day 1: Sunday or Wednesday
The Ghan
Join The Ghan in Adelaide and travel north towards Spencer Gulf and Port Augusta. (LD)
Day 2: Monday or Thursday
Outback, Alice Springs and Mt Connor
Enjoy wonderful views of the Central Australian desert as you journey to Alice Springs. On arrival you will be met by your guide to commence your ultimate small group Red Centre touring experience. Enjoy afternoon tea at the spectacular Finke River, discover Mt Conner and delight in dinner at Curtin Springs Station before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort, your base for the next two nights. (BLD)
Day 3: Tuesday or Friday
Kata Tjuta and Uluru
Revel in the early morning serenity as the sunrise colours change on Kata Tjuta. See the 36 domes that comprise this spiritual place and watch the sun’s morning glow as the desert comes alive. Enjoy a picnic breakfast before strolling between these mighty conglomerate rock walls. Return to Ayers Rock Resort for some free time before joining your sunset tour to the most profound and culturally significant monolith in Australia, Uluru. Walk with your guide to a place of tranquillity and surrender to the realisation of the sheer size of this monolith. Visit Mutitjulu Waterhole, learn of the Creation stories and see the rock art of the ancients. Sip sparkling wine as the sun sets and the colours of Uluru change. (BD)
Day 4: Wednesday or Saturday
Kings Canyon
Today travel to Kings Canyon via Kathleen Springs. For the adventurous at heart, climb the escarpment to take in the magnificent views of the Red Centre on the Rim Walk. Alternatively, join an easier walk along the Canyon floor known as the Creek Walk. Kings Canyon is considered botanically the richest region in central Australia. Marvel at the canyon walls rising more than 300 metres from the valley floor. Stay overnight at Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge or similar. (BLD)
Day 5: Thursday or Sunday
Alice Springs
Tour from Kings Canyon to Alice Springs today. Learn about the environment of Central Australia and hear the travels and tales of the explorers. On arrival in Alice Springs, you will be transferred to Crowne Plaza Alice Springs, your base for the next two nights. (B)
Day 6: Friday or Monday
Alice Springs
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. (B)
Day 7: Saturday or Tuesday
Alice Springs
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. (B)
Reverse Itinerary:
Alice Springs departs on Saturday.
Alternative Departure:
Darwin departs on Wednesday.
