4 Day Short Break
Kata Tjuta, Uluru & Kings Canyon
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Kings Canyon
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Kata Tjuṯa (the Olgas)
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Uluṟu (Ayers Rock)
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Kata Tjuṯa (the Olgas)
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Uluṟu Sunset
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Walpa Gorge Walk
Prices From
$1285
adult twin ?$1028
child ?$1640
single ?Itinerary
As this Short Break departs at 7.00am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
Day 1: Alice Springs – Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Sunset
Depart Alice Springs, stopping at a camel farm, where there’s the opportunity to ride one of these ‘ships of the desert’ (own expense). View Atila (Mt. Conner) before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort.
This afternoon travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Marvel at the unique flora and witness a magnificent outback sunset while enjoying sparkling wine.
Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel (Budget), Desert Gardens Hotel (Standard) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (Superior), Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights.
Day 2: Uluru Sunrise – Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) – Uluru Barbecue Dinner
Watch the gorgeous sunrise at Uluru, then travel to Kata Tjuta and on to Walpa Gorge. Spend time exploring the gorge and its unusual rock formations.
This afternoon join your Driver Guide for a drive around the base of Uluru. Continue to the Kuniya Walk, where you’ll be escorted to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. View ancient rock art and learn about the Aboriginal and European history of Uluru. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Late afternoon witness the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset with nibbles and sparkling wine. After sunset, join us under the stars at our exclusive venue. Enjoy sparkling wine then dine on a menu of steak, lamb sausages, chicken skewers, garlic prawns and a selection of fresh salads and a tasty dessert. There’s time for stargazing too (weather permitting).
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 3: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kings Canyon
After a morning at leisure, drive through sand hill country to Kings Canyon.
Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Standard Rooms (Budget or Standard) or Kings Canyon Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms (Superior), Kings Canyon.
4 Day Short Break
Departs
Daily, Alice Springs
7.00am
Returns
Day 4, Alice Springs
7.00pm (Oct-Mar)
7.30pm (Apr-Sep)
Need Accommodation?
Our special discounted rates make booking accommodation with us during your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts.
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Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park Ticket
- Dinner (1)
- Experienced Driver Guides
- Detailed and informative commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Return airport transfers- flight details to be provided 45 days prior to travel
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle to hold 1 litre, or 3 litres for those choosing to do the Kings Canyon rim walk
- Camera
- Jacket in the cooler months
Fitness requirement
Low to moderate level of fitness required:
- Uluru: Low level of fitness required. Approximately 1 hour gentle walk on flat ground.
- Kata Tjuta: Moderate level of fitness required. Walking on uneven surface required to complete Walpa Gorge walk, however, guests can return to the coach at any time if needed.
- Kings Canyon: Good level of fitness required for three hour walk around the canyon’s rim.
Or low to moderate level of fitness required for the canyon floor walk.
Accommodation Standards & Prices
Choose from a range of accommodation standards below. AAT Kings has hand-picked a range of hotels in key destinations to suit all kinds of budgets and we’ve pre-negotiated amazing prices for you.
Tour with Budget Accommodation (AK48B)
Tour with Standard Accommodation (AK48R)
Tour with Superior Accommodation (AK48S)
Where you'll be staying
- Sails in the Desert Hotel
- Kings Canyon Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms
Your choice of accommodation standards
Choose from a range of accommodation standards. AAT Kings has hand-picked a range of hotels in key destinations to suit all kinds of budgets and we’ve pre-negotiated amazing prices for you.
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Budget (B)
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Outback Pioneer Hotel
Yulara Dr, Yulara, NT 0872The Outback Pioneer Hotel provides comfortable, clean accommodation for the traveller who is simply looking for somewhere to rest between their outback adventures.
Standard Rooms are comfortable and spacious and feature one queen and one single bed. All rooms have private en suite, television and movies on demand.
- Features
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- ISD/STD phone
- In-house movies
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Kings Canyon Resort, Standard Rooms
Luritja Road, Watarrka National Park, NT 0872The comfortable Standard Rooms offer spacious Kings Canyon accommodation with a separate en suite bathroom with shower/bath. Rooms feature either two double beds or one queen bed. Interconnecting rooms are also available.
- Features
- Air Conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Phone
- Ensuite
- Insect screens
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Blankets
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Mini Bar
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Desert Gardens Hotel
Yulara Dr, Yulara, NT 0872Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel is centrally located to all resort and touring facilities and offers a range of accommodation, from shaded poolside rooms to deluxe rooms overlooking the desert.
- Features
- Air Conditioning
- Radio
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Private veranda or courtyard
- Heater
- Hair dryer
- ISD/STD phone
- Mini Bar
- In-room safe
- In-house movies
- Coffee/tea making facilities
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Kings Canyon Resort, Standard Rooms
Luritja Road, Watarrka National Park, NT 0872The comfortable Standard Rooms offer spacious Kings Canyon accommodation with a separate en suite bathroom with shower/bath. Rooms feature either two double beds or one queen bed. Interconnecting rooms are also available.
- Features
- Air Conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Phone
- Ensuite
- Insect screens
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Blankets
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Mini Bar
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Sails in the Desert Hotel
174 Yulara Drive, Yulara, NT 0872In the heart of Australia's Red Centre, the hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru's raw natural beauty with a luxurious outback holiday experience.
Soaring white sails crown Ayers Rock Resort's Sails in the Desert Hotel, shading 228 luxury five star rooms and suites.
- Features
- Ensuite
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Private balcony, terrace or veranda
- Mini Bar
- LCD HD TV
- ISD/STD phone
- In-room safe
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- High speed cable internet and Wi-Fi
- Bathrobe
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Kings Canyon Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms
Luritja Road, Watarrka National Park, NT 0872Set in a prime location and nestled in amongst a rugged bush setting, these rooms offer deluxe accommodation with a spacious spa bath and feature a window providing scenic views. Each Deluxe Spa Room also features a private balcony offering a magnificent outlook onto a rocky escarpment that is tastefully lit at night.
- Features
- Air Conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Phone
- Ensuite
- Insect screens
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Refrigerator
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Spa bath
- Private balcony
Interesting Fact
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Uluru is also known as Ayers Rock; it was named by William Gosse in 1873 after Sir Henry Ayers.
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Cycads, common on the canyon floor, were highly spread out in Mesozoic era with known contribution to the vegetation of Jurassic and Triassic ages 120 to 200 million years ago.
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The domed mountains of Kata Tjuta cover an area of 21.68 km² and are composed of a coarse grained conglomerate of granite, gneiss and other volcanic rock.
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The rock was created over some 600 million years, and the Aborigines have been in the area for the last 22,000 years.
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Kings Canyon is considered an important conservation area with rock holes and gorges providing refuge for over 600 species of plants and many native animals.
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The name 'The Olgas' comes from the tallest peak, Mt. Olga which was named in 1872 by Ernest Giles in honour of Queen Olga of Württemberg!
