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Central Deserts Aboriginal Art Tour
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| Papunya artist Willy Nakanbala Tjungarayai Marapulpa Tjukurrpa (Funnel Web Spider Tjukurrpa) |
Papunya artist Martha McDonald “Warlukirritji” |
Papunya artist Stockman Nungurrayi “Ilpitirri” (Mount Denison) |
Central Deserts Aboriginal Art
Tour
– 6
days/ 5 nights – Alice Springs to Uluru
Details
(itinerary
is reverse of following) …
Central
Desert Aboriginal Art Safari – From Alice Springs to Uluru via remote communities
& MacDonnell Ranges – includes Yuendumu, Papunya, Haasts
Bluff, Hermannsburg, Gosse Bluff, Kings Canyon, Uluru
1pm (we meet 1pm flight from Sydney or other ports). A three hour takes
you to Papunya, and some of the remotest country in Australia. Enjoy
the rich collection of
Aboriginal
art available here. We then
visit
Tillmouth Wells – art here is from
Mt Allan, Papunya, Yuendumu.
Overnight Tillmouth Wells roadhouse & campground. (Accommodation
upgrades available here and some other locations – best if prebooked)
Day 2 – Visit the world famous
Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu, and meet the
artists at work. You can buy their art directly from source. After a
good connection with the locals. Time permitting, visit Mt Allan &
Mt Wedge art centres. Afternoon we travel by local conservation areas
to arrive at Newhaven Sanctuary to learn from the
caretakers about this special place. Overnight Newhaven Sanctuary.
Day
3 – Today we head to
Papunya
community art centre
and meet the artists
here. Learn about their special local techniques, which were the
origins of the desert arts movement. We view the nearby spectacular
Haasts Bluff. Afternoon we travel into the Western MacDonnell
Ranges and arrive at remote Glen Helen Resort for a freshen up and cosy
overnight rest. Opportunity to swim at nearby Glen Helen Gorge.
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Warlukurlangu
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Yuendumu Kids Art |
Day 4 – Travel via spectacular scenery of the Western
MacDonnell’s for a walk in Gosse Bluff meteorite crater.
We visit Albert Namatjira’s house near Hermannsburg, and
taste his early life. Visit
the famous Lutheran Hermannsburg Mission and art school were Namatjira
first learnt to paint – more art treats
here and learn of the fascinating history of Hermannsburg and the early
Aboriginal art school. Afternoon we take the 4WD Mereenie Loop track for Kings Canyon area
through this spectacular Central Deserts landscape via the Gardiner
Range, the Camels Hump and Katapata Pass. Overnight Kings Canyon
Resort
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Day 5 – Experience the mighty
Kings Canyon with a 3 hour walk, we visit the “Garden of
Eden”, and the spectacular north and south walls. Alternatively
choose the easier
40
minute valley
walk. Overnight Kings Canyon. Out afternoon is a drive through
the sand hills and desert oaks landscapes – we view Mt Connor near
Curtin Springs and arrive at Uluru for sunset and overnight.
Day 6 – Sunrise at Uluru –
then free time for Uluru walks and
wilderness. Tour ends after breakfast or extend for additional activities at Uluru
or Kata Tjuta.
Other destinations include Arnhem
Land, Kimberley, Kakadu, Lake Eyre at tours
Inclusions
- Small group
luxury 4WD travel (usually 4-6 per vehicle) - Professional and
experienced driver / guides - Long established
relationships with local Aboriginal people enriches experiences - All delicious
meals, including vegetarian, unless noted in itinerary. Celebration
completion meal. - All camping gear
which is modern and easy to use –
(accommodation upgrades available some locations) - Comfortable
sleeping options (self inflating mattress or stretcher). - All World
Heritage and National Park entry and accommodation fees - Aboriginal Art
community visits for “direct from artist” purchases - Contributions of
tour price supports Outback Kids and nature care programs. - A knowing that
you are co-creating Australia’s future. - You – and Your
involvement in a creation much bigger than most can imagine
You
become part of the re-creation of country and culture. Discover new
understandings from times beginning
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| Young Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu |
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