Red Centre 'With the Lot'

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[This tour can be reduced to a speedy five day tour depending on your group requirements.]

Day 1 - Alice to Uluru sunset
The adventure begins at midday as we make our way along the Stuart Highway to the outback camel farm where there is the option of riding a camel (at own expense), before traveling further to marvel at the spectacular Mount Connor situated on the Curtin Springs cattle station. We pull into Curtin Springs before reaching Uluru (Ayres rock) to experience a working cattle station. We then drive to Uluru to watch the sunset over the largest monolith in the world. After, a typical outdoor bush dinner, relax in your swag or tents having a yarn around the camp fire before settling in for a night under the brilliance of the outback sky.

Day 2 - A Day in the Park
After breakfast, we make our way to Kata Tjuta (Olgas) for an early morning, fully guided "Valley of the Winds" hike taking approximately three hours to complete. Geology and cultural talks will take place on this walk. We then return to our camp at Yulara for lunch before returning to Uluru for the afternoon. Be introduced to traditional aboriginal culture of the Anangu people and life in the shadow of Uluru by visiting the cultural centre situated at the base of the rock. Then choose to either climb Uluru (although the traditional Anangu owners prefer you not to), or walk the full 9km base walk, of particular interest are the many sacred sites around the rock and in particular the Mala and Mutitijula waterholes which have been supporting life at the rock since the dreamtime. Enjoy another spectacular sunset before we return to camp for another appetizing dinner.

Day 3 - Sunrise at Uluru to Sunset at Canyon
An early rise to witness the sunrise at the base of Uluru, and marvel at the changing colours of the rock before your eyes. We then take you on a fully guided Mala walk around the base, exploring ancient caves, aboriginal art and learning about traditional ways of the Anangu people and the oldest culture in the world. The afternoon is spent traveling through red sand dune and desert oak country, whilst stops will be made to dig up witchetty grubs, traditional bush tucker. Arriving at our camp at Kings Creek station, there is abundant activities that can be done. Quad biking, camel rides, helicopter rides are but a few. After sunset over the George Gill mountain Range enjoy a traditional camp oven dinner cooked in the coals of the fire. If possible we may be able to enjoy a stock show from the owners of the cattle station.

Day 4 - The Mereenie Loop (yummo Day)
This morning we visit the breathtaking Kings Canyon to commence a fully guided Rim walk. Discover the 'lost city', the picturesque oasis that is the 'Garden of Eden' and the breathtaking sheer cliffs of the North and South Walls. The walk takes approx 3 hours however there is no rush. After conquering the Canyon, we travel across the famous Mereenie loop taking in Tyler's pass and Gosse Bluff (a 133 million year old comet crater) on our way to the West McDonnell Ranges. We arrive at our traditional bush camp at Redbank gorge on the outskirts of the McDonnell Ranges for a relaxing night around the camp fire.

Day 5 - Redbank to Ormiston Gorge
We can have a sleep in this morning before packing up camp and walking into Redbank Gorge. We wander through ancient creek beds and age old boulders before reaching the gorge where a swim is possible if water conditions allow. After exploring red bank gorge, we travel across the ancient Finke River renowned for the Finke desert race taking in Mount Sonder before arriving at the picturesque Glen Helen homestead. Enjoy and explore Glen Helen Gorge and admire the art work of Albert Namitjira in the art Gallery based in the homestead. After exploring, we head further along the McDonnell ranges to our beautiful, scenic overnight camp site at Ormiston Gorge.

Day 6 - Alice Bound
This morning we rise with the sun for an exciting day spent exploring the magical, stunning waterholes and gorges that the McDonnell ranges has to offer. After a hearty breakfast you can have the option of walks around the gorge, however the Ghost Gum walk is of notable beauty. Traveling further East, we explore the Ochre pits and a talk is given on the traditional uses of ochre by the aborigines, we then Continue into Ellery Big Hole for a swim if possible and then onto John Flynn's grave ((Royal Flying Doctors founder). After an enjoyable afternoon we arrive into Alice Springs for our overnight indoor accommodation.