Outback to the Red Centre: Adelaide to Alice Springs
9 days
from Adelaide to Alice Springs
From
$ 1499
Duration9 days
Get off the beaten track and explore some of the most remote areas on Earth. From Adelaide, hit the Flinders Ranges and see the magnificent natural amphitheater of Wilpena Pound before hopping on a flight to the Red Centre. Here you’ll meet some of the locals, experience the mysteries of Uluru, and gain insight into regional Aboriginal and European history.
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Duration: 9 daysService level: Basic
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Starts in: AdelaidePhysical Grading: Average
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Ends in: Alice SpringsAges: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Adelaide
Start place: Adelaide
There are no planned activities during the day, so check in and explore the city. Opt to go for a cruise to swim with dolphins (seasonal), take the tram to Glenelg beach, visit a nearby winery, grab lunch at the Central Market, or enjoy time getting lost in the city.
Arrive at any time.
Ever wanted to swim with wild dolphins? Now's your chance, by adding the 'Dolphin Swim and Cruise' extra to your tour. Head out from Adelaide and search for these majestic creatures, before hopping into the water and going for a swim as they play around you. Available mid-Sept to late-April.
PLEASE NOTE: If booking this extra, a pre-night in Adelaide is highly recommended as this activity starts early on Day 1.
PLEASE NOTE: If booking this extra, a pre-night in Adelaide is highly recommended as this activity starts early on Day 1.
End place: Adelaide
Day 2: Adelaide/Ikara-Flinders Ranges
Start place: Adelaide
Hit the road in the morning. Admire scenic views across the Clare Valley and enjoy a local food experience featuring some of South Australia's best regional produce. Travel to the Ikara-Flinders Ranges, an ancient mountain range and your base for two nights.
Meals: B
Day 3: Ikara-Flinders Ranges
Start place: Flinders Ranges
Head to Wilpena Pound for a walk to a natural amphitheatre sacred to the Aboriginal Adnyamathana people. Learn about Aboriginal art and early settler history.
End place: Flinders Ranges
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Ikara-Flinders Ranges/Adelaide
Start place: Flinders Ranges
Journey back to Adelaide via the historic township of Quorn. Stop for a waterside lunch at Port Pirie.
End place: Adelaide
Meals: B
Day 5: Adelaide/Alice Springs
Start place: Adelaide
Board your flight to Alice Springs, gateway to the Red Centre of Australia. Relax this afternoon, or opt to visit the Royal Flying Doctors Museum or hike up ANZAC Hill.
Meals: B
Day 6: Alice Springs/Kings Creek
Opt to get up early for a hot air balloon flight, before departing Alice Springs to journey to Kings Canyon. Spend your first night under the stars in a true Aussie desert swag (padded canvas bedroll).
End place: Kings Creek
Meals: B, D
Day 7: Kings Creek/Uluru
Start place: Kings Creek
Enjoy the morning taking in the scenery or by going on an optional 6km walk through the gorges and valleys of Kings Canyon of Watarrka National Park.
Enjoy a morning walk through the gorges and valleys of Kings Canyon. Drive to Uluru, where Australia's most iconic view awaits. Experience the colourful sunset at Uluru while enjoying a glass of bubbly.
End place: Uluru
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Uluru
Start place: Uluru
This morning, awake before the sun so you can watch it rise over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Then, do the Mala Walk around part of the base of Uluru while learning its significance to the local Aboriginals. Visit the cultural centre to get a better understanding of the area.
Opt to pre-book the "Uluru & Kata Tjuta Helicopter Ride" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Opt to pre-book the "Uluru & Kata Tjuta Helicopter Ride" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Enjoy the Mala Walk at Uluru to learn the importance of the rock to the Aboriginal Australians.
End place: Uluru
Meals: B, L
Day 9: Uluru/Alice Springs
Start place: Uluru
Travel to the rock formations of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and, temperature permitting, walk through the Valley of the Winds to explore the surrounding area before continuing onto Alice Springs.
The tour ends upon arrival to Alice Springs in the evening.
The tour ends upon arrival to Alice Springs in the evening.
Discover more of the Red Centre with a hike through the beautiful Valley of the Winds in Kata Tjuta. Transfer to Alice Springs, where the tour ends upon arrival in the early evening.
End place: Alice Springs
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Local Food Experience, Clare Valley
- Wilpena Pound hike
- Champagne sunset viewing of Uluru
- Mala Walk around Uluru and visit to the culture centre
- Hikes at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
- Entrance fees to Uluru NP and Ikara-Flinders Ranges
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle, Walking, Plane -
Accommodation
Hostels (5 nts), Swag camping (3 nts) All nights multi-share