Australia Outback & Red Centre Adventure

Arrival in Alice Springs

Arrive in Alice Springs, the gateway to Australia's Red Centre. Transfer to your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, where the town's European history began. Enjoy a welcome dinner under the stars at an outback restaurant, sampling bush tucker-inspired cuisine.

Accommodation: Desert resort in Alice Springs

Alice Springs Exploration

Discover the wonders of the Alice Springs Desert Park, where you will encounter native wildlife including red kangaroos, wedge-tailed eagles, and thorny devils in their natural desert habitats. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum and the School of the Air to understand life in remote Australia. In the afternoon, join an Aboriginal cultural tour to learn about the Arrernte people's deep connection to this land.

Accommodation: Desert resort in Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges

Embark on a scenic drive through the West MacDonnell Ranges, stopping at Simpsons Gap where black-footed rock wallabies bask on the red cliffs. Continue to Standley Chasm, a narrow gorge that glows fiery red when the midday sun illuminates its walls. Visit the permanent waterhole at Ellery Creek Big Hole for a refreshing swim surrounded by ancient quartzite cliffs.

Accommodation: Desert resort in Alice Springs

Alice Springs to Kings Canyon

Depart Alice Springs heading south-west to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Along the way, stop at the quirky outback roadhouse of Stuarts Well. Arrive in the afternoon and take a short walk to the Kings Creek bed to glimpse the towering sandstone walls from below. Settle into your wilderness lodge and enjoy the deep silence of the Outback evening.

Accommodation: Wilderness lodge at Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon Rim Walk to Uluru

Rise early for the spectacular Kings Canyon Rim Walk, a 6-kilometre loop that takes you along cliff edges with views over the canyon and into the lush Garden of Eden. The walk reveals layers of geological history spanning 440 million years. After lunch, drive south through the desert to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, arriving in time for your first sunset viewing of Uluru with sparkling wine and canapés.

Accommodation: Desert resort at Ayers Rock (Yulara)

Uluru Sunrise & Base Walk

Wake before dawn for the unforgettable experience of watching Uluru transform through a palette of colours as the sun rises over the desert. After breakfast, join an Aboriginal-guided base walk around Uluru, learning about the Anangu people's Tjukurpa (creation stories) and the rock art that decorates its caves. The afternoon is free to visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre or relax by the resort pool.

Accommodation: Desert resort at Ayers Rock (Yulara)

Kata Tjuta & Farewell Dinner

Drive to the magnificent domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and hike the Valley of the Winds walk, winding between towering red rock domes with sweeping views of the surrounding desert plains. Return to the resort for a dot painting workshop with a local Aboriginal artist. The evening culminates in a farewell Sounds of Silence dinner — a gourmet meal under the canopy of the Outback night sky with a stargazing session led by an astronomer.

Accommodation: Desert resort at Ayers Rock (Yulara)

Departure from Uluru

Enjoy a final Outback sunrise if you wish, then transfer to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight. Take one last look at the vast red landscape that has made this journey so memorable. Depart with a deeper understanding of Australia's ancient heartland.