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Five days in the heart of the Red Centre, where every sunrise feels unreal and every night sky looks endless.
This small-group adventure takes you deep into Australia’s most iconic landscapes — Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, and the dramatic East & West MacDonnell Ranges. You’ll hike through ancient gorges, swim in hidden outback waterholes, and stand in places shaped by millions of years of history.
At Kings Canyon, tackle the famous Rim Walk and explore surreal formations like the Lost City and the lush Garden of Eden. At Uluru, witness glowing sunsets, powerful cultural stories, and the raw energy of one of the world’s most sacred sites.
By night, the desert takes over — crackling campfires, swag camping under billions of stars, and immersive First Nations astronomy experiences that completely change the way you see the sky.
This is not just a tour. It’s a full Red Centre immersion — raw, remote, unforgettable.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
If your flight arrives before 1:00 pm, your guide will meet you at the front of Desert Gardens Hotel at 1:45 pm (for Outback Pioneer, meet at 1:40 pm). The free Yulara Airport Shuttle is available from the airport to Desert Gardens Hotel — no booking is required; simply look for the regular shuttle once you’ve collected your luggage.
If your flight arrives between 1:00 pm and 1:40 pm, please meet your Adventure Tours guide at Yulara (Ayers Rock Airport) at 2:00 pm.
Important: Do not book flights arriving after 1:40 pm, as you will not be able to join the trip.
Please come prepared with walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen, as the first walk begins shortly after pickup. Lunch is not included on Day 1, so please ensure you have eaten beforehand.
Pickup is at 1:45pm in front of the Desert Gardens Hotel. Please look out for a bus branded with the Adventure Tours logo — your guide will also be wearing an Adventure Tours t-shirt.
Itinerary
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1Kata Tjuta - The Olgas
Meet your guide in Yulara or Ayers Rock Airport between 1:45 PM and 2:00 PM. Please have lunch before pickup and be ready with walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle easily accessible. After a short drive, arrive at Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s), where the 36 domes rise dramatically from the desert landscape. Enjoy the Walpa Gorge Walk, following the natural creek bed between the towering formations.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
As evening approaches, head to the Uluru sunset viewing area and enjoy a light snack as the changing light transforms the rock into rich earthy tones. Return to camp for dinner and an evening under the stars.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Start early with a breathtaking Uluru sunrise. Visit one of Uluru’s culturally significant sites, where your guide will share Anangu rock art and creation stories, before completing the full base walk around Uluru
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
After lunch, visit the Cultural Centre to learn more about local First Nations culture and art, then continue to your exclusive campsite near Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) for dinner.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Kings Canyon
This morning, tackle the iconic Kings Canyon Rim Walk, a spectacular gorge with towering sandstone cliffs. Its rugged landscape shelters over 600 native plant and animal species. You’ll discover highlights like the Lost City, the Garden of Eden, the Amphitheatre, and the North and South Walls of the canyon.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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We enjoy lunch before driving during much of the afternoon to our overnight camp in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Tonight, join an immersive First Nations star talk beneath the vast, uninterrupted skies of the West MacDonnell Ranges, stepping beyond the constellations you thought you knew and into a sky rich with ancient knowledge.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Ormiston Gorge
Visit Ormiston Gorge, one of the most photographed locations in the Red Centre.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Watch for black-footed rock wallabies while taking in the vibrant cliffs surrounding the waterhole. Continue on to Redbank Gorge and Ellery Creek Big Hole, both popular spots for a refreshing swim.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9MacDonnell Ranges
After Lunch, travel on to the East MacDonnell Ranges, one of the Outback’s best-kept secrets. We arrive at our bush camp for the night at the Arltunga Eco Pub & Bush Retreat in the East MacDonnell Ranges. After dinner, enjoy guided stargazing from one of the darkest places in Australia, with next-to-zero light pollution. View the stars and learn about much of Australia’s Southern skies from your guide.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Trephina Gorge Nature Park
After breakfast, we drive to Trephina Gorge where you’ll set off on a one-hour guided walk to see its quartzite cliffs, ancient river red gums and a wide variety of birdlife.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Then we explore Emily and Jesse Gaps Nature Park. Jessie Gap is a flat, sandy, and easy walk that leads directly to the gap’s dramatic red rock faces and sacred Aboriginal rock art. After a satisfying day spent exploring the East MacDonnell Ranges, we head back to Alice Springs, where our epic five–day adventure ends.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Yulara | Kata Tjuta | Uluru Sunset
Uluru | Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon | First Nations Star Experience | West MacDonnell Ranges
West MacDonnell Ranges
West MacDonnell Ranges
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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