Alice Springs: Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon & MacDonnell Range

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Five days in the heart of the Red Centre, where every sunrise feels unreal and every night sky looks endless.

This small-group adventure starts and ends in Alice Springs, taking 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

2 Nights Authentic Aussie flat swag with built-in foam mattress
Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD coach
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
National Park Passes
2 Nights Permanent Eco Tent – Twin-share permanent eco tent with bed, linen & towel, and pillow
An all-season sleeping bag is required for this tour. Bring your own or hire one for $35.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick ups will take place between 5.45-6.30am and an approximate time will be confirmed at time of booking.

OR
Meeting point
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Pick ups will take place between 5.45-6.30am and an approximate time will be confirmed at time of booking.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Alice Springs | Kata Tjuta | Uluru Sunset

    2 stops
  • 1
    Kata Tjuta - The Olgas

    The guide will pick you up from your Alice Springs accommodation at around 6:00am before setting off on a scenic 4.5-hour drive towards Yulara, with a short stop along the way for an early lunch. After arriving in the Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park, continue to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where 36 massive domes rise dramatically from the desert floor. Here, you’ll enjoy the Walpa Gorge Walk, a stunning trail that follows a natural creek bed winding between the towering rock formations.

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Uluru-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
  • Day 2

    Uluru | Kings Canyon

    2 stops
  • 3
    Uluru-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
  • 4
    Uluru-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
  • Day 3

    Kings Canyon | First Nations Star Experience | West MacDonnell Ranges

    2 stops
  • 5
    Kings 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
  • 6

    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
  • Day 4

    West MacDonnell Ranges

    3 stops
  • 7
    Ormiston Gorge

    Visit Ormiston Gorge, one of the most photographed locations in the Red Centre.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    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 included
  • 9
    MacDonnell 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
  • Day 5

    East MacDonnell Ranges

    2 stops
  • 10
    Trephina 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
  • 11

    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

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Adventure Tours Australia

Tags

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Private and Luxury
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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.

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