Rock and Red

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The Northern Territory is a parched land drenched in cultural history. Enjoy the beautiful hues of Uluru (Ayers Rock) with a champagne toast at sunset, take a walkabout and dine on crocodile and emu. This tour has it all, including a final hot air balloon ride option. The breathtaking scenery and comic local characters of Australia will enchant you!

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • See the MacDonnell Ranges from ANZAC Hill
    • Visit West MacDonnell National Park & see the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap
    • Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience
    • See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley-on-Todd Regatta
    • Aboriginal Dreamtime 'Bushtucker' tour in Alice Springs
    • Hike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole and the 'Lost City'
    • Stay at a cattle & camel station
    • See the desert night sky & stars
    • Sleep in a traditional Aussie 'swag' at an outback bush camp
    • Wake up to a bacon & egg breakfast

What's this trip about?

    The Northern Territory is a parched land drenched in cultural history. Enjoy the beautiful hues of Uluru (Ayers Rock) with a champagne toast at sunset, take a walkabout and dine on crocodile and emu. This tour has it all, including a final hot air balloon ride option. The breathtaking scenery and comic local characters of Australia will enchant you!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAustralia/Darwin
End CityAustralia/Darwin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure

Destinations

  • Australia

Attractions

  • Alice Springs

Activities

  • Culture
  • Trekking

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Alice Springs

Meet your Contiki crew and go on a tour of the Outback’s unofficial capital, ’The Alice’, famous for its remote location, its Aussie characters & its reputation as the national hub for Aboriginal art. We kick of the afternoon with a trip out to Simpson’s Gap &am...

Day 2 Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station

Jump start the day by learning about surviving in the bush with our included Aboriginal 'Bushtucker' tour. Our expert Aboriginal Guide will fill you in on the dos and don’ts of life in the bush, and you’ll even get to taste insects and plants if you’re adventurous. N...

Day 3 Kings Creek Station to Uluru

Today we make tracks to Uluru! But not before you have an opportunity to Race around the station and appreciate it’s size on an optional Quad Bike excursion! We drive by ancient (700 million years old!) Mt. Connor for 360° views over the red desert and take a walk th...

Day 4 Uluru

Start off the morning nice and early and watch the sun rise over this iconic natural wonder from the viewing area. Get familiar with Uluṟu when your Trip Manager takes you around its base and gives you the background of the spiritual significance of this site for Abo...

Day 5 Uluru to Alice Springs

It’s an easy-going start to the day today. Your Trip Manager will cook up a storm for breakfast, so load up on bacon & eggs! We swing by a traditional Australian roadhouse, and then pull back into Alice Springs. Tonight, join the group for an optional dinner at...

Day 6 Alice Springs

Start your last day on tour with an unforgettable experience. Get above it all in an optional hot air balloon ride over the red MacDonnell Ranges at dawn. Enjoy a bird’s eye view over these stunning, massive rock formations. Our tour ends after breakfast and it’s time to say goodbye to your new friends and Contiki crew.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $649
Price per day$108
Last Updated: 0/18/2022

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Accommodation

5 nights multi-share accommodation: 2 night in a hotel, 2 nights in a lodge, 1 night in an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie 'swag' Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging,
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Meals Included
  • 7 meals:
  • 5 breakfasts
  • 2 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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