From Yulara: 8-Day Uluru to Adelaide Tour
ID: GYG442597-797124
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
8 days
Description
Experience moments in nature that will stay with you for a lifetime on this 8-day adventure through Australia's outback from Yulara to Adelaide. Marvel at Uluru, Flinders Ranges, and more.
Day 1: Yulara & Uluru Sunset
Your adventure begins at 2 pm, where you'll meet your Storyteller Guide in front of the Desert Gardens Hotel. Visit the Cultural Centre in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Head to a viewing platform to experience the famous changing colours of the magical Uluru at sunset. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers over our first campfire dinner. And roll out your Aussie swag for the first time underneath a sky full of sparkling stars
Day 2: Uluru
Rising early, a guided 10km Uluru base walk is your best opportunity to connect with the rock and learn its stories. Engage in a dot painting workshop with a talented local Anangu artist. After lunch, return to camp for some free time
Day 3: Yulara to Kings Canyon / Watarrka
It's time for another untamed moment as Kata Tjuta materialises before you. Rising 546 metres above the ground, this sacred site is a defining feature of the Red Centre. Enjoy a hike before arriving at our camp at Kings Creek Station to enjoy some chill time before dinner
Day 4: Kings Canyon to Coober Pedy
It's an early start this morning for the spellbinding Kings Canyon Rim Walk. Rest your legs and settle in for a long drive today as we travel across the state border. There are plenty of stops along the way before we arrive in Coober Pedy, 'The Opal Capital of the World'. Tonight, you will stay in a unique underground bunkhouse and have some free time to explore and grab dinner at one of the many eateries
Day 5: Coober Pedy to William Creek
After breakfast, stop at the Umoona Opal Mine and Museum to try your hand at fossicking for opals. Spend time with some rescued joeys at Josephine's Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage. Travel on unsealed roads to one of the remotest towns in the world, William Creek. Arriving in town, set up camp and have a hearty counter meal at the heritage-listed William Creek Hotel.
Day 6: William Creek to Flinders Ranges via the Oodnadatta Track**
Today, travel via the Oodnadatta Track to Flinders Ranges, with plenty of stops along the way. After a campfire dinner, roll out your swag under a sea of stars blanketing the ancient landscape and spend the evening marvelling at the Milky Way and counting constellations.
** Alternative Itinerary See important notes
Day 7: Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
This morning, it's time to unearth the magnificent Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.
Meet with a Park Ranger and give back by participating in meaningful conservation work.
After a picnic lunch, take a beautiful scenic drive at Brachina Gorge, Finally, head back to camp to relax and have our final dinner together.
Day 8: Flinders Ranges to Adelaide
Set out on the Arkaroo Rock Trail, which has impressive views over the Chace Range. Enjoy a picnic lunch before travelling to Alligator Gorge in the Southern Flinders Ranges. Our last stint on the road will see us travel through the picturesque Clare Valley wine region before arriving in Adelaide at around 6 pm.
Highlights
- Experience one of the world's greatest natural wonders - Uluru
- Learn from First Nations people during authentic cultural experiences
- Be mesmerised by otherworldly landscapes like Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon
- Sleep beneath the Earth's surface in a dugout in Coober Pedy
- Participate in conservation volunteering in the Flinders Ranges
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* This tour requires a minimum of eight people to operate. In the unlikely event, your departure is cancelled because of insufficient numbers, all monies paid will be transferred onto future dates. If this is not suitable, a refund will be paid in full.
* This is a camping tour, and involvement from the passengers is required. This can include helping with meals and packing up camp. Camping on this tour is at a mixture of national parks and campgrounds. All campgrounds do have basic toilet and shower facilities.
* Weather conditions in the Australian outback can change quickly and dramatically. Our experienced guides will always put the safety of our passengers first and stay abreast of weather conditions.
* A moderate fitness level is required, and you need to be prepared for walks between 3-12 kilometres on some days. This may involve rough ground and perhaps getting wet.
* Bags are restricted to 1 × 15 kg backpack/soft travel bag per person, plus one small piece of hand luggage.
Our guide will meet you at the lobby of the Desert Garden Hotel at 2 pm
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
