Inspiring Journeys - Outback Contrasts: A Journey to the Centre Itinerary

Immerse yourself in the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station precinct and learn about the overland telegraph line as you discover its historic buildings. Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges on a walk through the dramatic Simpsons Gap.

Relish spectacular views across Alice Springs from Anzac Hill before some free time to explore the town or relax by your resort pool. 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.

Included Meals: Local Dining Experience

Accommodation: Alice Springs Lasseters - 1 Night

(* please note in addition, accommodation is required the night before as this tour starts first thing in the morning)

Now we're off the beaten track exploring along the 4WD Giles Track crossing driver river beds and outback landscapes to Kings Canyon Resort. 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 highlight dinner. This degustation dinner with matching wines is the perfect indulgent end to the day.

Included Meals: Full buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner with wine

Accommodation: Kings Canyon - 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'. Immerse yourself while visiting the Wanmarra Community with local Aboriginal people and learn about the Luritja and Pertame people’s spiritual connection to the land. Discover bush food and bush medicine used for spirituality and healing. Wandering across desert landscapes leaving Kings Canyon behind and arriving for lunch at Curtin Springs Station, a vast farming property. Feel the stirring of something bigger than you as you arrive in Ayers Rock Resort, 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 included sparkling sundowners while overlooking Uluru.

Included Meals: Full buffet breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Uluru - 2 Nights

Observe the shifting lights of the impressive Field of Light art instillation as the desert awakens and the sunrise lights up across Uluru. Explore and learn about the spiritual connection the local Anangu caretakers have with the land. Skirt the red walls of Uluru, hear ancient tales and see rock art, then visit Mutitjulu Waterhole. Relax by the resort pool or take to the skies to see Uluru from above before an afternoon exploring Kata Tjuta for a walk through Walpa Gorge. The evening enjoy your farewell dinner at Ilkari Restaurant.

Included Meals: Full buffet breakfast, farewell dinner

Observe the shifting lights of Bruce Munro’s impressive Field of Light art instillation as the desert awakens and the sunrise lights up across Uluru. Traverse across the vast and interesting outback to the hidden gem and important site to the southern Arrernte people of Rainbow Valley before arriving in Alice Springs. Enjoy some free time to wander around the town of Alice Springs. The Todd St Mall has cafes and many local indigenous art galleries to explore. Immerse yourself this afternoon and evening against the backdrop of the Outback at our open-air farewell bush BBQ dinner. Located off the beaten track in the heart of the East MacDonnell Ranges you will enjoy drinks as a bush balladeer sings some classic Australian Songs and shares stories of outback living. Indulge in local produce dinner with delicious prime steaks and as the Milky Way lights up the sky.

Included Meals: Full buffet breakfast

Accommodation: Alice Springs - 1 night

Relax this morning as your journey comes to an end. You might choose to take an optional hot air balloon ride to experience the scenic landscapes of the outback before your journey comes to an end.

Included Meals: Full buffet breakfast

Itinerary Variations – the provider strives to improve trip itineraries. If improvements can be made, or if circumstances beyond their control make changes necessary, the provider reserves the right to vary itineraries and to make substitutions. 

Immerse, Indulge, Explore, Relax

• Experience true outback life as you enjoy lunch on Peter Severin’s million acre property in the heart of the Red Centre.
• Bask in the glow of the campfire as you indulge in a 5 course degustation with matching wines in the beautiful Kings Canyon Resort
• Enter Walpa Gorge, an ancient temple crafted by nature 
• Discover the scenic wonders of the West MacDonnell Ranges
• Nestled in the rugged bush, unwind in your modern spacious room at Kings Canyon Resort, with a private balcony overlooking a beautiful rock escarpment

What's Included

• 12 meals included (5 Full Buffet Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 Dinners with wine (including Be My Guest Dinner Farewell Dinner) - Plus Uluru Sunset drinks
• Specialist highly experienced Driver Guide with specialist accreditation at Uluru National Park and Watarrka National Park
• Local Specialists (Guides)
• Mixture of boutique, unique and 5 star hotels

Dining

• 5 Full buffet breakfasts
• 1 Lunch
• 4 Dinners with wine

Fitness Requirements

• Good level of fitness required for the three hour Kings Canyon Rim Walk
• Low to moderate level of fitness required for the Kings Canyon Creek Bed Walk

Flights are not included in holiday price

Flights are not included in holiday price.

• Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 12pm to Alice Springs airport
• Day 6: Flights to depart anytime from Alice Springs airport