AAT Kings 4 Day Kata Tjuta, Uluru & Kings Canyon Itinerary

As this Short Break departs at 7.00am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.

Depart Alice Springs and stop to view Atila (Mt. Conner) before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon travel to Kata Tjuta. (Kata Tjuṯa also known as the Olgas, is a group of large, domed rock formations or bornhardts) Marvel at the unique flora and witness a magnificent outback sunset while enjoying sparkling wine.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Budget: Outback Pioneer Hotel 
Standard: Desert Gardens Hotel 
Superior: Sails in the Desert Hotel     

Watch the sunrise at Uluru, and then travel to the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. Spend time exploring Walpa Gorge and its unusual rock formations. This afternoon, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Then, join your guide for a drive around the base of Uluru.

Continue to the Kuniya Walk, where you’ll be escorted to the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole. View the ancient Aboriginal Rock Art of Uluru and learn about the Aboriginal and European history of Uluru. In the late afternoon, experience the colour changes of Uluru as the sun sets over the world’s largest monolith, while sipping sparkling wine.

Included Meals: Dinner

In the early afternoon, drive through spectacular desert scenery to Kings Canyon Resort. The drive from Uluru to Kings Canyon is one of the most spectacular in the world. Full of red dirt, long straight roads and incredible orange sunsets.

This majestic chasm was formed over millions of years of erosion, slicing the earth 270 metres deep, and is the biggest attraction in Watarrka National Park. The canyon abounds with waterholes and casts a sheltering shadow over dense palm forests and native animals from the harsh desert surroundings lending to an interesting array of flora and fauna. The best way to explore Kings Canyon is to put on your walking shoes and explore the boulder-strewn canyon floor or hike to the rim - a must for any Red Centre adventurer.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Budget: Kings Canyon Resort - Standard Rooms 
Standard: Kings Canyon Resort - Standard Rooms 
Superior: Kings Canyon Resort - Deluxe Spa Rooms   

Join a guided climb to the rim of Kings Canyon for marvelous views of Watarrka National Park. Or, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder-strewn canyon creek bed. 

Kings Canyon has been described as one of the most spectacular canyons in Central Australia. Kings Canyon contains some 60 rare or relict plant species and a total of 572 different plant species and 80 species of birds. It is a 'living plant museum' and is notable for its stands of cycads & permanent rock pools. There are some well-preserved Aboriginal paintings and engravings in the area...

Travel back to Alice Springs, where your short break concludes.

Note: As this Short Break concludes after 7.00 pm, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for tonight.

What's Included

• Accommodation
• Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Ticket
• Experienced Driver Guide
• Comprehensive commentary
• Travel in an air-conditioned coach

What to Bring

• Enclosed walking shoes
• Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
• Water bottle to hold 3 litres for the Rim Walk or 1.5 litres for the Creek Bed Walk
• Warm layers in cooler months
• Flynet in summer months (optional)
• Cash if purchasing Aboriginal artwork
• Snacks for breakfast (Day 2)