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Tour Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Watarrka (Kings Canyon)
$510.00 - YHA/VIP/Students $480.00
Plus $55 Local Payment (includes Park entry fee, food and fuel levy)
All prices in Australian Dollars. GST included.
Departs Alice Springs 6 AM and Ayers Rock Resort 1 PM daily
Maximum 14 passengers
Time and Space to Feel the Heartbeat of the Desert
Wayoutback offers an authentic outback adventure tour with a touch of style and quality. We are a genuine small group operator carrying a maximum of 14 people in purpose built 4-wheel drive vehicles. As well as experiencing the wonders of Uluru (tour Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Watarrka (Kings Canyon), we'll give you the opportunity to really experience the desert; driving on dirt roads, bush camping, eating quality food cooked over a campfire and sleeping under the clearest southern stars you can imagine.
Learn From the Traditional Aboriginal Land Owners
This year we are introducing two new opportunities to experience and learn directly from the indigenous land owners of Central Australia. While at Uluru you can go on the Aboriginal Guided Kuniya Walk+ where you will learn a great deal from Anangu about their mythological stories tied to Uluru and the intimate relationship they have with it.
After our walk at Watarrka we visit Lilla Aboriginal Community for lunch, the traditional home of the Luritja people. After lunch you will be invited to join Sadie Williams on a one hour guided Willy Wagtail Walk+ where you’ll get to hear stories of Lilla, view a sacred women’s area, hear about bush tucker and get a demonstration into the use of various artifacts.
+ Cost additional to Wayoutback tour.
Where Others Fear to Tread
We'll add a more adventurous element to the trip, leaving the sealed road behind for a typical outback dirt road. If that's not outback enough, we then head 'wayoutback' 4-wheel driving on bush tracks, across riverbeds and over sand dunes boldly going where no other tours dare.
Our Guides Among the Best
One of the most important aspects of Wayoutback is the caliber of our guides. They are among the best in Central Australia through their enthusiasm and ability to bring people together to have the best time. This is backed up with extensive local knowledge of geology, the Aboriginal (Anangu) people, plus local and European history.
Note: Due to the adventurous nature of our safaris, unpredictable weather / road conditions and long travel times, Wayoutback strongly recommends travellers take out Travel Insurance including Cancellation Cover.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Lunch & Dinner)
After picking you up from your accommodation in Alice Springs bright and early from 5.45am, we complete ticketing and introductions and then hit the road on our adventure of a lifetime.
Our journey begins heading south to Erldunda travelling through the Waterhouse and James Ranges with a stop at The Camel Farm for refreshments and a Camel ride if you're keen +. We also stop at Mt Ebenezer Roadhouse where you can view or purchase Aboriginal artifacts. On the way to Uluru (Ayers Rock) we stop to view Atila (Mount Connor), a mesa tableland and the first significant rock formation of our trip.
After a stop for lunch and our arrival at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, we head to the Cultural Centre and the opportunity to learn about the local Aboriginal law and religion (Tjukurpa) before a short guided walk at the base of Uluru. At this point you can take a full base walk, climb Uluru if you choose to do so, or join the Aboriginal guided Kuniya walk +.
Of course no Uluru tour would be complete without experiencing the famous changing colours of Uluru at sunset, complete with sparkling wine and nibbles. It's a great time to kick back and contemplate the day and the vastness of the desert.
- Camel Farm
- Erldunda
- Mt Ebenezer Roadhouse
- View Mt Connor
- Cultural Centre
- Climb/Base Walk or Kuniya Walk at Uluru
- Sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 2 (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
From a lookout close to our campsite we can view sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) before rolling up the swags and heading off to Kata Tjuta for a leisurely 7km walk through the "Valley of the Winds". After a stop at the Resort for fuel and refreshments, we're off to Kings Creek Cattle Station for our second night's bush camp, complete with bush toilet and shower.
With nobody else for miles, this camp has stunning views out over the George Gill Ranges and gives you a real feel for the outback. Dinner around the campfire makes for a very social time with another night out under the stars.
- Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) Sunrise
- Kata Tjuta
- Ayers Rock Resort
- Curtin Springs
- Kings Creek Station
Day 3 (Breakfast & Lunch)
A leisurely start to the day before we head off to Watarrka (Kings Canyon) for a mind blowing 7km walk through the towering walls, crevices and plateaus of Watarrka. We'll visit the Amphitheatre and the Lost City plus a swim in the tranquil "Garden of Eden" if you wish.
Adjacent to Watarrka lies an Aboriginal Community called Lilla where we stop for lunch and a break at a lovely picnic area. After lunch one of the Luritja traditional owners, Sadie Williams (or one of her family), will stop by to take you on a one hour Willy Wagtail guided walk+ (optional).
After our visit to Lilla we start making our way back to Alice Springs travelling on a typical outback dirt road and then 4-wheel driving, crossing riverbeds and sand dunes. We'll drop you back at your hostel/hotel early evening and usually all meet later for a bit of a night on the town (Alice seems like the big smoke after 3 days in the bush).
- Watarrka (Kings Canyon)
- Lilla Aboriginal Community
- 4 x 4 Driving
- Finke River
- Jims Place
- Alice Springs
+ Cost additional to Wayoutback fare.
Itinerary may change due to seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.