Alice Springs to Uluru via MacDonnell Ranges Tours
Alice Springs to Uluru – Ayers Rock via MacDonnell Ranges 3-4 Day Tours
Tours via Palm Valley, Hermannsburg, MacDonnell Ranges including Ormiston Gorge, Larapinta Trail, Glen Helen, Gosse Bluff, Mereenie Loop, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Uluru (Ayers Rock), Aboriginal rock art, visit Aboriginal art centres. REVERSE available
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4 Day Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru via MacDonnell Ranges & Mereenie Loop Track
via Palm Valley, Hermannsburg, Kings Canyon, Gosse Bluff & MacDonnell Ranges Tours – Arrive Alice Springs day prior departure, includes welcome to country, 1 Uluru sunset, 1 sunrise, 1 nights Uluru, 1 night Kings Canyon, 1 night Glen Helen, ends Uluru after breakfast day 4 in time for flights. Tour Code MAU3 – Please ASK Commences Saturdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from Alice Springs or dates as booked (REVERSE option available) – Please ASK
4 Day Uluru / Ayers Rock to Alice Springs via MacDonnell Ranges & Mereenie Loop Track
via Palm Valley, Hermannsburg, Kings Canyon, Gosse Bluff & MacDonnell Ranges Tours – Arrive Uluru Tuesday, includes welcome to country, 1 Uluru sunsets, 1 sunrise, 1 nights Uluru, 1 night Kings Canyon, 1 night Glen Helen, ends Alice Springs – Tour Code MUA4 Commences Tuesdays from Uluru or dates as booked (REVERSE option available) – Please ASK
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Below describes our 4 Day MacDonnell Ranges Tour. 8 OR 5 day tours are also available click link. The 8 day tour and 5 day tours travel some similar areas – except the 8 day includes 1st night in Alice Springs (or Uluru) hotel, 1 overnight at Palm Valley, 1 extra night (2 total) at Glen Helen allowing more time to explore the MacDonnell Ranges and to visit Redbank Gorge, Mt Sonder and visit Hassts Bluff and Papunya Aboriginal Art Centre.
Relax and Revitalise your creative self in the clear and nurturing energies of the Central Deserts of Australia’s Heartlands … This journey is an opportunity to reflect, honour and develop creative relationships with the land, each other, and with the traditional Aboriginal caretakers, songmasters, singers and dancers from the land we travel. We experience extraordinary landscapes, and sacred sites, walk and relax in these places and share each participants unique gifts of creativity and place in creation …. with the aim of having fun, and enriching all life.
4 Day Tour Details – Alice Springs to Uluru
Reverse direction is opposite of below ie Uluru to Alice Springs
Day 1– We depart Alice Springs approximately 9:30am (meets & picks up from The Ghan from Darwin) and head west on the Larapinta Drive into the peaceful energies of the Western MacDonnell Ranges. View Albert Namatjira’s landscape and Twin Gums. We travel on to visit the Hermannsburg Mission, the source of so many beautiful artworks of the central deserts, then wind our way up the ancient Finke River to Palm Valley where the artist Albert Namatjira’s paintings were so inspired.
We take a walk in this eerie and ancient Palm Valley, viewing Livingstonia palm trees and unique landforms only seen here – watch out for dinosaurs. Leaving Palm Valley, we return down the riverbed, following the Caterpillar songline of the MacDonnell Ranges to Ormiston Gorge, for a short walk at this pictureque high walled waterhole. See endangered Rock Wallabies here too ! Its just down the road now to Glen Helen, another gorge of the Finke River. Consider an optional swim before dinner. The balcony overlooking the river is a great spot to witness the regions magnificent Mt Sonder’s changing colours at sunset. Overnight at Glen Helen Gorge & resort. LD
Day 2 – Leaving the MacDonnell Ranges behind, we head west then south on the 4WD Mereenie Loop track through spectacular Central Deserts landscapes via sweeping views from Tyler’s Pass of the comet crater known as Gosse Bluff (Tnorala). We enter the crater and spend some quiet time here with a short walk to a lookout where the dimensions of time, space and your place in the niverse can be appreciated in a new perspective. After marveling at nature’s power, we travel on via the Gardiner Range, the Camels Hump and Katapata Pass to Kings Canyon. After lunch enjoy a walks at Kings Canyon. Two options are the 3 hours (6 km) over the top via the “Garden of Eden” and the spectacular north and south walls or a shorter walk option is also available in the valley floor, surrounded by the great walls, and following the river bed on an easy path. Overnight Kings Canyon Resort for the evening. BLD
Day 3- After breakfast we cruise the bitumen through sandhills and stands of Desert Oaks on the 3 hour drive to Uluru, visiting Curtin Springs and viewing Mt Connor (Attila) before arriving at Yulara resort. The program here depends on your preferences, but recommended is lunch at Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) is before a walk amongst the domes. Return then to Uluru sunset viewing. Overnight Uluru. BL Dinner own cost at local restaurant or enjoy Sounds Of Silence Dinner under the stars
Gosse Bluff – this comet crater dominates the landscape. We enter this powerful Earth energy impact centre.
Day 4 – An early start for Uluru at sunrise and a nearby breakfast. Opportunity for morning walk and quiet time at sacred waterholes and gorges. Experience a “welcome to country” and an introduction to the area at the local Aboriginal Anangu cultural centre. Tour ends by 10 am with transport to airport available to meet flight connections.
Transport available to airport for flight connections. Tour ends 10am after breakfast for flights home or flight or road transport to Alice Springs is available, or join our 4 day tour to Lake Eyre & Adelaide via Coober Pedy & the Flinders Ranges. B
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Inclusions –
- Small boutique group in modern 4 wheel drive vehicles (4-6 passengers) – Landcruisers or similar
- Professional and experienced driver / guides
- Long established relationships with local Aboriginal people enriches experiences
- Experience the high energy of rock art, sacred sites and songlines
- Delicious meals shown as B,L,D, including vegetarian options, unless noted in itinerary.
- Accommodated sleeping or luxury camping. Camp gear includes stretcher, mattress & linen.
- 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
Allow an extra day for Chambers Pillar & Rainbow Valley tour – Ask or Click here
Or allow time before or after the the tour to stay in Alice Springs and see more of the rich sights such as Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air, Overland Telegraph Station, Araluen Art & Cultural Centre, Air or Transport Museum, Aboriginal Art galleries, Alice Springs Desert Park.
4 Day Alice Spring to Uluru Ayers Rock via MacDonnell Ranges Tour
Tour includes professional guide, delicious meals, all fees, professional guides, luxury 4WD transport, comfy camping or Accomodation upgrade options. 4 Days/ 3 nights – A$ 1,995 includes GST – For 3 nights motel / hotel accommodation upgrade add $995 per twin share / double room. Other options available – Please Ask Book Early & SAVE Book Tour
4 Day Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru via MacDonnell Ranges & Mereenie Loop Track
via Palm Valley, Hermannsburg, Kings Canyon, Gosse Bluff & MacDonnell Ranges Tours – Arrive Alice Springs day prior departure, includes welcome to country, 1 Uluru sunset, 1 sunrise, 1 nights Uluru, 1 night Kings Canyon, 1 night Glen Helen, ends Uluru after breakfast day 4 in time for flights. Tour Code MAU3 – Please ASK Commences Saturdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from Alice Springs or dates as booked (REVERSE option available) – Please ASK or Book Tour
4 Day Uluru / Ayers Rock to Alice Springs via MacDonnell Ranges & Mereenie Loop Track
via Palm Valley, Hermannsburg, Kings Canyon, Gosse Bluff & MacDonnell Ranges Tours – Arrive Uluru Tuesday, includes welcome to country, 1 Uluru sunsets, 1 sunrise, 1 nights Uluru, 1 night Kings Canyon, 1 night Glen Helen, ends Alice Springs – Tour Code MUA4 Commences Tuesdays from Uluru or dates as booked (REVERSE option available) – Please ASK or Book Tour