CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA CENTRAL AUSTRALIA, ALSO KNOWN AS THE RED CENTRE, IS CONSIDERED THE CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL HEART OF AUSTRALIA. IT’S WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF ULURU/ AYERS ROCK DURING SUNRISE AND SUNSET, DINE UNDER A MILLION STARS IN THE DESERT OR TAKE IN THE GRANDEUR OF KINGS CANYON FOR TOWERING RED ROCK CLIFFS, FORESTED CREVICES AND ENDLESS DESERT VIEWS. IT’S HOME TO ALICE SPRINGS, THE ABORIGINAL ART CAPITAL AND FAMOUS FOR MOUNTAIN RANGES, WATERHOLES AND GORGES.
SOUNDS OF SILENCE DINNER
EARLY MORNING HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
VOYAGES
Floating gently in the air, you will appreciate the vast remoteness of the Australian outback. Big red kangaroos are seen nearly every day as the balloon crosses high above spinifex grasses, mulga scrub and cattle stations. After landing, there is time to enjoy the desert tranquillity and light refreshments accompanied by sparkling wine and fruit juice with your hosts. $30 mandatory aviation insurance charge. Duration: Allow up to 4 hours Departs: Daily from Alice Springs
Experience the tranquillity of the pre-dawn land under a canopy of stars. Watch the amazing transformation of colours and life as the desert awakens with Uluru and Kata Tjuta as your backdrop. Once the sun is up, enjoy a guided tour of the base of Uluru. Desert Awakenings is designed to introduce you to the natural and cultural landscapes of this remarkable region. Duration: 6 hours Departs: 1 hour prior to sunrise ex Ayers Rock
OUTBACK BALLOONING
FIELD OF LIGHT
DESERT AWAKENINGS TOUR
ULURU SUNSET BBQ
VOYAGES
VOYAGES
EMU RUN EXPERIENCE
Sounds of Silence offers the best of the Red Centre distilled into four magical hours. An evening of dining under the sparkling outback sky. As the sun sets and darkness falls, listen to the sound of a didgeridoo and prepare for an unforgettable dining experience. After dinner, listen to our resident star talker decode the southern night sky, visible due to the exceptional clarity of the atmosphere. Duration: 4 hours Departs: 1 hour prior to sunset ex Ayers Rock
As darkness falls and Uluru is thrown into silhouette, Field of Light illuminates. As far as the eye can see gentle rhythms of colour light up the desert. The exhibition, aptly named Tili Wiru Tjuta Nyakutjaku or ‘looking at lots of beautiful lights’ is located in local Pitjantjatjara, and covers more than seven football fields. The 50,000 solar-powered stems light up as the sun sets and the brightly coloured light stems glow throughout the night. Duration: 1.5 hours including transfers Departs: 30 minutes after sunset ex Ayers Rock
This tour picks you up from your Ayers Rock Resort, an hour prior to the sun setting and takes you to the Uluru sunset viewing area. You will enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as you take in the beautiful sunset over Uluru. Meanwhile a delicious dinner is prepared by your guide. Departs: Daily ex Ayers Rock Duration: 2 hours approx
1 DAY ULURU & KATA-TJUTA WITH SUNSET BBQ TOUR EX ALICE SPRINGS OR AYERS ROCK EMU RUN EXPERIENCE
Experience the wonders of Uluru & Kata Tjuta on this once in a lifetime journey into the heart of Central Australia. Explore the domes of Kata Tjuta as you venture into the Walpa Gorge. Visit the Cultural Centre to learn about the Anangu people and wander through the local art galleries. Enjoy two guided walks at the base of Uluru - the Mala Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole Walk - where your guide will share stories of Tjukurpa (Dreamtime) and local traditions. The highlight of the day is the breathtaking Uluru sunset with a glass of sparkling wine and a delicious Aussie barbecue. A spectacular day never to be forgotten. Departs: Daily (ex Ayers Rock) Departs: Mon/ Wed/Fri/Sat (ex Alice Springs), Duration 7 hours approx (ex Ayers Rock) Duration 18 hours approx (ex Alice Springs)
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