Central Australia & Uluru Family Holiday

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6 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Yulara, Australia

Ends

Alice Springs, Australia

Highlights

The family will be amazed by the ever-changing colours of Uluru, Australia’s most spiritually significant site, as you view the epic sandstone monolith at both sunrise and sunset.

Travel to the edge of Watarrka National Park to meet with local First Nations guides and learn about the food, art, medicine and languages of the Luritja peoples.

Embark on the Walpa Gorge Walk, taking in unforgettable views of Kata Tjuta, a towering collection of 36 domed rock formations.

Venture to Kings Canyon, home to some of the country’s most magnificent scenery, where you’ll set off on a walk past soaring cliffs, sandstone domes and tranquil gardens.

Itinerary

Gather the troops and venture into Australia’s heart for a four-day family adventure that travels from Alice Springs to Uluru. The shifting colours of Uluru at sunrise and sunset will amaze the whole family, and you’ll soon see why this is Australia’s most sacred site. Learn about the culture of the Luritja people and their connection to the land, take in views of Kata Tjuta, spot cute wallabies on the Walpa Gorge walk, and hike past the soaring cliffs and tranquil gardens of Kings Canyon. Your leader will let you in on local secrets and show you what they love about this truly remarkable part of the world.

day 1 - Yulara (or Alice Springs) / Uluru / Yulara

Werte! Welcome to Yulara! Your family adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 4 pm at your hotel. After your introductions, hop aboard your transport and set off to Uluru. Standing at 348 metres tall (higher than the Eiffel Tower), Uluru has been an important site to the local Aboriginal people, the Anangu people, for thousands of years. Look out for Uluru’s colour-changing abilities as you find a cosy spot to watch the sunset. And once the sun goes down, make sure your gazes are turned towards the stars and find some famous constellations.

included:Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunset Viewing

accommodation:Outback Hotel & Lodge

day 2 - Uluru / Kata Tjuta / Yulara

Wake up early for another chance at spotting Uluru change colours from purple to red to orange. After getting in a good breakfast, grab a hat and sunscreen up for guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. One of the only permanent water sources around Uluru, your guide, a local member of the local Aboriginal Anangu community, will share Creation Stories about the site and point out any animals, bush foods and plant life that live here. Stop by the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre to learn more about the park and its significance before you head to Kata-Tjuta this afternoon for the Walpa Gorge Walk. Tucked into two of Kata Tjuta’s towering domed rocks, the Walpa Gorge is a little oasis full of plant life. This evening you’ll have the option to visit the Field of Light, an enormous art installation that illuminates the landscape with 50,000 stems of light.

included:Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Cultural Centre, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kuniya Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole with local Anangu Guide, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunrise Viewing

accommodation:Outback Hotel & Lodge

meals:1 Breakfast

day 3 - Uluru / Kings Canyon

Today you’ll be taking to two wheels for a trip around the base of Uluru. After a light breakfast, head out with your leader to get fitted for bikes for an up-close experience with one of Australia’s most culturally significant sites. Make sure to bring plenty of water while out on the trail and watch how the surface of Uluru varies as you cycle around it. Finish your ride and say goodbye to Uluru as you leave for your next destination at Watarrka National Park. Kick back for the drive through the Australian Outback and stop for an included lunch along the way. Arrive at your accommodation and after a busy morning out exploring, you’ll have a free evening to get to know the other families or take some time to relax under the stars.

included:Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Bike Ride

accommodation:Kings Creek Station Glamping

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 4 - Kings Canyon / Palm Valley

Wake up to the incredible outback landscape of the Kings Creek Station, where a bushman’s style breakfast awaits any hungry adventurers. You’ll have about an hour this morning exploring the trails around the station with your leader as your guide. The Kings Creek walking path will take you along an easy path along the bottom of the gorge between two giant red canyon walls. Later today, depart for tonight’s accommodation in Finke Gorge National Park, travelling via the Mereenie Loop. Settle into your cosy campsite by the Finke River, where you’ll have the option to stretch your legs and any excess energy on the Kalangarra Walk. Grab a spot by the campfire for dinner tonight.

included:Watarrka National Park - Kings Creek walk

accommodation:Palm Valley Campsite

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 5 - West MacDonnell Ranges / Palm Valley

Get set for a full day of outdoor Australian fun in Tjoritja (West MacDonnell Ranges). This morning, you’ll leave the campsite and make your first stop at the site of an asteroid crater. Formed over 140 million years ago, the Gosse Bluff (Tnorala) has for years been both a site of cultural and scientific significance. Take a walk around the comet’s impact site and learn about why the local Western Arrernte Aboriginal people believed this site to be celestial. Your next site is Ormiston Gorge (Kwartatuma), where you’ll have time to walk between the Ghost Gum trees and cool off in the swimming hole. After a busy day, return to your camp in Finke River, then enjoy your last evening together as a group.

included:Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Ormiston Gorge, Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Gosse Bluff Asteroid Crater (Tnorala)

accommodation:Palm Valley Campsite

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 6 - Alice Springs

Get an early start today and travel to Simpsons Gap. Another site of significance to the Traditional Custodians, the site offers a scenic view of Tjoritja (West McDonnell National Park) and is a frequent stop for black-footed rock wallabies who visit at sunrise and sunset. You’ll then depart for Alice Springs, where your trip will come to an end. There are no further activities planned when you arrive, so you can leave at any time. If you’d like to stay in Alice Springs for longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

included:Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Simpsons Gap

meals:1 Breakfast

Central Australia & Uluru Family Holiday

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Accommodation

Private semi-permanent campsite (with shared facilities) (3 nights)

Meals

3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunset ViewingWatarrka National Park - Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience (except Nov-Jan)Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Creek WalkUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Cultural CentreUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge WalkUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kuniya Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole with local Anangu GuideUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunrise Viewing

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