The Colour of Red - An Outback Australia Road Trip Itinerary

Feel the stirring of something bigger than you as you arrive in Ayers Rock Resort (flights to arrive prior to 12:30pm), your launchpad to Australia's fiery heart in the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. This afternoon, travelling to Uluru as the day fades, the outback sun bids a fiery farewell. This is the perfect backdrop for sparkling sundowners, while overlooking Uluru.

Accommodation: Uluru - 2 Nights

Under the cover of darkness, wander through 50,000 magical handcrafted frosted glass spheres of light, in colours changing from ochre, deep violet, blue and gentle white. Then make your way to the dune top and watch in awe as the sun pops up in the distance behind Uluru, flooding the landscape with light. Skirt the red walls at the base of Uluru and hear timeless stories, see rock art and visit the Mutitjulu Waterhole, once an important water source for the Aboriginal people and animals in the area.

Experience the magnificence of the 36 red conglomerate rock domes that form Kata Tjuta, and take a guided walk through Walpa Gorge, following the natural creek bed between two of the largest domes. Kata Tjuta has great cultural significance for the Anangu people, specifically for Anangu men.

Leaving Uluru behind travel across desert landscapes stopping at Kings Creek Station, a vast farming property, for lunch. Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture on a visit to the Wanmarra Aboriginal Community and learn about the Luritja and Pertame people’s spiritual connection to the land. Discover bush food and medicine used for spirituality and healing.

The flickering glow of this evenings fire under the canopy of a starry southern hemisphere sky is the perfect accompaniment to your Under a Desert Moon Local Dining Experience. 

Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort - Deluxe Room - 1 Night

Gaze across the deep chasm at the edge of Kings Canyon as you embark on a sunrise 6km rim walk past the domed ‘Lost City' and down into the luscious ‘Garden of Eden'. Now exploring on your way to Alice Springs. Immerse yourself this evening against the backdrop of the Outback, enjoying an open-air dinner around a campfire with your local hosts, as the Milky Way lights up the sky.

Accommodation: Alice Springs - 1 night

This epic adventure is almost at its end, but not before the West MacDonnell Ranges takes centre stage today as you explore on a walk through the dramatic Simpsons Gap. You'll also visit the historic Overland Telegraph Station and discover how Australia's north and south got connected. Relish spectacular views across Alice Springs from Anzac Hill before your journey comes to an end later this morning (flights to depart after 12.30pm)