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Kings Canyon

State: Northern Territory
Operator: Adventure Tours
Minimum Price: AUD $ 695

This trip is for the keen hiker and includes visits to Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Aboriginal Culture, Kings Canyon, Palm Valley, Mereenie Track, Gosse Bluff, Western MacDonnell Ranges

Day 1 - Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta & Uluru

Ride a camel this morning at the Outback Camel Farm (own expense) and then continue on through the remote outback of the Red Centre to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Visit the Cultural Centre for a greater insight into Aboriginal beliefs with the opportunity to purchase art & crafts, before setting out on a 9.4km Uluru base walk, exploring the mysterious formations and Aboriginal art sites. We finish in time to watch the desert sun set over this awesome monolith. After dinner, curl up under the outback stars at our permanent campsite. (LD)

Day 2 - Uluru to Kings Canyon

It’s an early start for one of the highlights of the tour - the Uluru sunrise. Relax in the pre-dawn stillness and watch the changing light on the desert or you can choose to climb the Rock. We hike the spectacular Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta (Olgas) before continuing on to Kings Canyon for our overnight camp and a great camp oven dinner. (BLD)

Day 3 - Kings Canyon to Palm Valley

Climb and explore Kings Canyon checking out the impressive formations of the ‘Amphitheatre’, ‘Lost City’, picturesque ‘Garden of Eden’ and the breathtaking North and South Walls. After lunch, we view the spectacular scenery along the Mereenie Loop Track, call in at Hermannsburg Aboriginal Community and 4WD along the track of the ancient Finke River. We pass the home of the renowned Aboriginal painter, Albert Namitjira before arriving at Palm Valley at our overnight semi-permanent camp. (BLD)

Day 4 - Palm Valley to Glen Helen Gorge

We explore Palm Valley and Cycad Gorge, site of an in-land sea in prehistoric times and home to one of the rarest trees in the world, the tropical palm Livistonia Mariae. Then we head off down the Track viewing Gosse Bluff, a meteorite crater some believe is over 130 million year old before continuing on to beautiful Glen Helen Gorge where we spend the night in our semi-permanent camp. (BLD)

Day 5 - Western MacDonnell Ranges to Alice Springs

Explore Glen Helen Gorge, enjoy a hike around spectacular Ormiston Gorge then relax with a swim at Ellery Creek Big Hole (time permitting). Savour the rugged scenery of the Western MacDonnell Ranges on our journey back to Alice Springs. (BL)

Notes:

* Tour can be booked for pick up at Ayers Rock Resort with advance notice but must finish in Alice Springs.
* This tour is suitable only for fit and active people and includes one nights bush camping for a real outback experience.
* Itinerary may vary according to seasonal conditions.

Notes:
Special Departure Dates: April 2005 - 31 March 2006 Alice Springs 6.00am Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun
Trip Duration: 5 days
Departs from: Alice Springs
Departure Days:

Monday
Sunday

Departure Time: 6.00am
All Prices: Adult/Child: AU$695 plus park entrance fee Valid till 1/04/2006

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