Outback Australia – The Colour of Red
5 Day Inspiring Journey | Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs
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Outback Australia – The Colour of Red
5 Day Inspiring Journey | Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs
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Outback Australia - The Colour of Red
5 Day Inspiring Journey | Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs | Travel Period: 1 Apr 2021 – 31 Mar 2022
Outback Australia - The Colour of Red
5 Day Inspiring Journey
Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs
Journey to the Red Centre of Australia to the sacred landscapes of the Outback and imposing Uluru, as you uncover an ancient culture that dates back thousands of years. Delve into fascinating rituals of the Anangu during your Inspiring Journey through outback Australia and share in their spiritual connection with this ancient land that spans millennia.
Why you'll love this trip:
- Experience the true outback of Australia.
- Taste the many flavours of Australian dining with highlight dinners under the stars in Alice Springs and Kings Canyon.
- Connect with 3 local specialists
- Gain an insight into Central Australia's indigenous culture.

Outback Australia - The Colour of Red (Travel Period: 01 Apr 2021 – 31 Mar 2022)


Indulge
Indulge in a 5 course degustation with matching wines at the Under a Desert Moon Dinner at Kings Canyon Resort

Explore
Look closely at the walls of Kata Tjuta to see the conglomerate rock make up on your Walpa Gorge walk

Immerse
Delve in the indigenous culture on a local community site to gain an understanding of culture, bush tucker and medicine

Relax
Indulge in your room spa at Kings Canyon Resort with large windows to take in the amazing nature
Feel the stirring of something bigger than you as you arrive in Ayers Rock Resort (flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm), 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 a Welcome Reception with sparkling sundowners, while overlooking Uluru.
Hotel: Sails in the Desert Hotel, 2 nights
Included Meals: Dinner with Wine
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 is at leisure, so why not take the opportunity to enjoy the resort restaurants.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Wandering across desert landscapes leaving Uluru behind and arriving for lunch at Kings Creek Station, a vast farming property. 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. 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.
Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Highlight Dinner
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 we're off the beaten track exploring along the 4WD Giles Track 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.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
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).
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:


In 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.
- 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
Features


Set 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.
- Air Conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Phone
- Ensuite
- Insect screens
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Refrigerator
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Spa bath
- Private balcony
Features


The hotel is nestled beneath the famous MacDonnell Ranges. All rooms feature a private balcony with views of the nearby 18-hole Alice Springs Golf Course, the Todd River, swimming pool or the MacDonnell Ranges.
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Mini Bar
- 26” LCD flat screen with Austar
- In-house movies
- In-room safe
- Free wireless internet access
- Swimming Pool
Features
Need accommodation before or after your tour?
Our special discounted rates make booking accommodation with us during your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts. Find out more
- Hand-picked accommodation, selected to immerse you in your destination
- Most meals, including Local Dining Experiences. See Dining tab below
- Complimentary refreshments throughout the journey
- A maximum of 20 guests to share your journey
- Expert Driver Guide escorts
- All entrance and National Park fees
- Sustainable Travel Kit, including refillable water bottle and backpack
- Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities
- Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
- Airport transfers (see Flight Information below)
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Camera
- A sense of adventure
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
Dining
- 4 Full Buffet Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches
- 1 Dinner with Wine
- 1 Highlight Dinner
- 1 Farewell Dinner
Flight Information
- Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Ayers Rock Airport
- Day 5: Flights to depart after 12.30pm from Alice Springs Airport
Outback Australia: The Colour of Red
5 Day Inspiring Journey | Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs | Travel Period: 1 Apr 2020 – 31 Mar 2021
Outback Australia: The Colour of Red
5 Day Inspiring Journey
Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs
Journey to the Red Centre of Australia to the sacred landscapes of the Outback and imposing Uluru, as you uncover an ancient culture that dates back thousands of years. Delve into fascinating rituals of the Anangu and share in their spiritual connection with this ancient land that spans millennia.
Why you'll love this trip:
- And learn about the Anangu, traditional owners of Uluru
- A hike to the top of Kings Canyon
- The unique ingredients to the Australian outback
- A shorter, but immersive Northern Territory experience

Outback Australia: The Colour of Red (Travel Period: 01 Apr 2020 – 31 Mar 2021)


Discover
The unforgettable feeling of awakening to sunrise at Uluru, and see the stunning natural wonders of Angkerle (Standley Chasm) and Simpsons Gap.

Explore
Hike Kings Canyon for magnificent views, then travel along the Mereenie Loop Road on a 4WD experience.

Immerse
Discover the rich culture of the Anangu people, and gain an insight into the logistics of running a million-acre cattle property.

Relax
Experience a unique dining experience, Under a Desert Moon, then toast the iconic Uluru sunset with sparkling wine.
Welcome to Uluru. This afternoon you’ll meet your Journey Director and fellow travellers and then take a drive to UluruKata Tjuta National Park. Having lived in the region for tens of thousands of years, Traditional Owners, the Anangu, have a strong connection with this land. You’ll learn about Tjukurpa, the history, knowledge, religion, morality and law of the local Aboriginal people and their ancestors. Travelling to the spectacular domes of Kata Tjuta, you’ll 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. Later enjoy canapés and wine at the Uluru sunset viewing area. As the sun sets over the western horizon, the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is renowned. This evening get to know your fellow travellers over a delicious meal at Ilkari Restaurant at your hotel.
Hotel: Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort
Included Meals: Dinner with wine
Start the day with an impressive sunrise over Uluru from the sunrise viewing area. Take a walk at the base of Uluru and hear timeless stories, see rock art, and visit Mutitjulu Waterhole, once an important water source for the Aboriginal people and animals in the area. Visit Curtin Springs Station at lunch time. Curtin Springs has been home to the Severin family since 1956, when Peter Severin arrived with his young wife Dawn, their toddler son Ashley and 1,500 head of cattle. Take part in a paper-making workshop at Curtin Springs Paper then sit down to a barbecue lunch and meet one of the locals as you hear about the Severin family and the logistics of running a million-acre cattle property. *This evening you’re treated to Local Dining Experience, Under a Desert Moon, set in the wilderness under a canopy of the southern night sky (weather permitting). Enjoy sparkling wine and canapés followed by a four-course dinner, prepared from fresh produce.
*Note: For departure on 22 November 2020, an alternative Local Dining Experience has been arranged. Join their Journey Director for sundowner drinks at the Sunset Viewing Platform overlooking the Range. As the sun dips behind Carmichael's Crag and the George Gill Range, watch the spellbinding changing colours of the sandstone and sky before the stars come out. Following this, continue to the restaurant to enjoy a 3 course dinner.
Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Local Dining Experience
Perfect for observing the changing colours of the landscape, today you’re off on a sunrise six-kilometre Rim Walk exploration of the spectacular Kings Canyon. As you venture around the rim, highlights include the domed ‘Lost City’, and the luscious ‘Garden of Eden’. If you’d prefer a more relaxed walk you can opt for a walk along the Creek Bed. Afterwards you’re off the beaten track, travelling along the Mereenie Loop Road past Gosses Bluff, through the West MacDonnell Ranges and then continue to Alice Springs for dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner with wine
This morning you will visit the historic Overland Telegraph Station and learn about the overland telegraph line and why Alice Springs is in this location. Then you will travel out to the West MacDonnell Ranges, where you’ll will take a walk into Angkerle (Standley Chasm) and Simpsons Gap. ^Tonight, enjoy a Local Dining Experience at Outback Quarry with your hosts at an open-air barbecue dinner with campfires as the Milky Way lights up the wide Australian sky.
^Note: For departure on 22 November 2020, an alternative Local Dining Experience has been arranged. Join the Falzon family at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre for a open-air barbeque dinner around a campfire.
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Local Dining Experience
This morning you’ll visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service, to see how this facility provides medical assistance to those living in remote outback Australia. Before your trip comes to an end, visit the School of the Air and learn how children living in the far reaches of the Outback receive an education over the air waves. Your Inspiring Journey concludes in the late morning.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:


In 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.
- 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
Features


Retreat to the luxury of Kings Canyon Resort after an active day of hiking through the rugged terrain of Watarrka National Park. The sensitively designed property is located in Watarrka National Park, just nine kilometres from Kings Canyon. Naturally, the Kings Canyon Resort has been built to blend in harmoniously with the surround.
- Ensuite
- Shower
- Air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Insect screens
- Hairdryer
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Blankets
- Refrigerator
- Iron / Ironing Board
Features


The hotel is nestled beneath the famous MacDonnell Ranges. All rooms feature a private balcony with views of the nearby 18-hole Alice Springs Golf Course, the Todd River, swimming pool or the MacDonnell Ranges.
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Mini Bar
- 26” LCD flat screen with Austar
- In-house movies
- In-room safe
- Free wireless internet access
- Swimming Pool
Features
Need accommodation before or after your tour?
Our special discounted rates make booking accommodation with us during your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts. Find out more
- Hand-picked accommodation
- Complimentary refreshments throughout the journey
- Airport Transfers (see flight information below)
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
Fitness Requirements
- Good level of fitness required for the Kings Canyon Rim Walk. Low to moderate level of fitness required for the Kings Canyon Creek Bed Walk.
Dining
- 4 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
- 2 Dinners with wine
- 2 Local Dining Experiences
Flight Information
- Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Ayers Rock Airport
- Day 5 – Flights to depart after 12.30pm from Alice Springs Airport
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