Uluru / Ayers Rock Red Centre Tours
We have a great range of tours to explore the best of the Red Centre.
Most popular is our 5 Day Alice Springs to Uluru via MacDonnell Ranges tours (or reverse direction)
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1 day Rainbow Valley & Chambers Pillar Tours
This special and rare opportunity is a small group 4WD tour that visits Rainbow Valley (Aboriginal name “Wurre”) & Chambers Pillar (Aboriginal name ‘Idracowra’ ) plus Ewaninga Aboriginal rock art, Maryvale Cattle Station and store for “Titjikala” Aboriginal community artworks. The 4 wheel drive tour travels through Simpson Desert sandhills, and rugged remote mountain ranges.
3 day Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru Tours – to Uluru
We have 2 tour options from Alice Springs for 3 days or the 4 days or longer …
Compare Macs Dash & Macs Meander tours –
- 3 Day Macs Meander overnights at Glen Helen and Kings Canyon, but not Uluru. It has no Uluru time for sunset or sunrise, and extra Meander time for Palm Valley, Hermannsburg & MacDonnell Ranges
- 3 day Macs Dash overnights Kings Canyon and Uluru, not Glen Helen and spends 1/2 a day in MacDonnell Ranges visiting Simpsons Gap & Ormiston Gorge but not Palm Valley, Hermannsburg (unless arranged).
3 day Macs Dash Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru Tours – Depart Alice Springs 8am, includes Kings Canyon walk, Welcome to Country, Anangu Cultural Centre, Kata Tjuta walk, Uluru waterhole and base walk (climb optional unless closed), 1 Uluru sunset, 1 sunrise, 1 night Uluru, 1 night Kings Canyon with walk, Mereenie Loop Track via Gosse Bluff meteorite crater, Western MacDonnell Ranges with Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits, Finke River crossing, Simpsons Gap, all meals except 1. Ends Uluru 3rd evening – $1950 comfy camping or accommodation upgrades available (add $395 per person twin or double share depending on availability & seasonal rates) – please ASK. Tour Code MAU3 Book Tour Reverse available please ASK Book Tour
If choosing to do Sounds of Silence dinner, this would be evening of day 2 or day 3 if extending your time at Uluru. It commences 1 hour before sunset and we can deliver you in time to join the dinner, which includes sunset at Uluru. Book Tour
This above tour requires arrival the night prior, and does the MacDonnell Ranges & Mereenie Loop (Red Centre Way) between Alice Springs and Kings Canyon in 1 day. This allows a 30 minute walk at Simpsons Gap & 1.5 hours for walk and lunch at Ormiston Gorge, then 4 hours drive to Kings Canyon with lookout stops for Gosse Bluff crater & George Gill Ranges. The tour is designed to maximise the MacDonnell Ranges landscapes experience, plus time for Uluru & Kata Tjuta. Depending on others booked the route can divert off the MacDonnell Ranges to Hermannsburg Mission for Aboriginal & Namatjira Artworks, Lutheran Mission & Albert Namatjira history, before joining the Mereenie Loop at Gosse Bluff for travel to Kings Canyon.
3 day Macs Meander Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru Tours
For those who have previously visited Uluru but want time focussed on exploring the MacDonnell Ranges, Palm Valley & Hermannsburg we offer this 3 day tour that ends at Uluru but does not enter the National Park. Our 4 or more day tours are recommended to explore Uluru Kata Tjuta areas.
3 day Macs Meander Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru Tours – Departs Alice Springs 8 am, includes Simpson Gap walk, Hermannsburg Mission, Palm Valley (3 hrs return with 1 hour walk & lunch), Glen Helen overnight. Day 2 Ochre Pits walk, Ormiston Gorge walk, lunch at Tylers Pass overlooking Gosse Bluff meteorite crater. Drive into the crater & 40 mins walk. Travel the Mereenie Loop 4WD track via Camels Humps to George Gill Ranges lookout then Kings Canyon Resort for overnight. Day 3 – Early start for Kings Canyon 6 km rim walk (3-4 hours) or easier 40 mins valley floor walk. Lunch at Kings Canyon before highway cruise through scenic desert oaks & sand hills to Uluru and Yulara resort. Includes all meals except 1 at Glen Helen (restaurant), plus National Park entry fees. Optional sunset viewing between Uluru & Kata Tjuta , so you see whole landscape and both landmarks. Ie no entry to Uluru or time for Uluru sunset or sunrise, but includes extra time for Palm Valley, Hermannsburg & MacDonnell Ranges. Ends at Uluru 3rd evening then own accommodation arrangement. Cost $1950 comfy camping or accommodation upgrades available (add $395 per person twin or double share) – please ASK. Tour Code MAU3 Book Tour
If choosing to do Sounds of Silence dinner, this commences 1 hour before sunset and we can deliver you in time to join the dinner, which includes sunset at Uluru. This can be booked for Day 3 or later if staying on at Uluru. Book Tour
3 day Uluru / Ayers Rock to Alice Springs Tour – from Uluru
Revere of above tours are also available
3 day Macs Meander Ayers Rock / Uluru to Alice Springs Tours – Day 1 – Departs Uluru 8.30 am for 4 hours highway cruise through picturesque desert oaks & sand hills to Kings Canyon with scenic stops. Enroute view Curtin Springs and Mt Connor lookout, plus George Gill Ranges. Arrive at Kings Canyon for lunch, then the 6 km rim walk (3-4 hours) or easier 40 mins valley floor walk. Overnight Kings Canyon Resort. Day 2 – Travel the Mereenie Loop 4WD track via scenic landscapes including the Camels Humps to Gosse Bluff meteorite crater – enter the crater and 40 mins walk. Head on to lunch at Tyler’s Pass overlooking Gosse Bluff meteorite crater. Afternoon view Mt Sonder, cross the Finke River and travel the MacDonnell Ranges to the Ochre Pits, and Ormiston Gorge & Glen Helen Gorge. Overnight Glen Helen resort. Day 3 – travel to Palm Valley, visit Hermannsburg Mission, and Simpson Gap before arrival in Alice Springs approx 5 pm. Includes National Park entry fees and all meals except 1 at Glen Helen (restaurant). Tour Code MUA3 Any Questions – Please ASK Book Tour
For a fuller MacDonnell Ranges experience and with Uluru walks, Uluru sunset & sunrise choose the 4, 5 or 8 day tour options. Details follow…
4 Day Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru Tours – to Uluru
4 day Macs Meander Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru Tours – Includes Welcome to Country, Anangu Cultural Centre, Kata Tjuta walk, Uluru waterhole and base walk (climb optional), 1 Uluru sunset, 1 sunrise, 1 night Uluru. Departs Alice Springs 8 am, includes Simpson Gap walk, Hermannsburg Mission, Palm Valley (3 hrs return with 1 hour walk & lunch), Glen Helen overnight. L, Dinner own purchase at restaurant
Day 2 Ochre Pits walk, Ormiston Gorge walk, lunch at Tyler’s Pass overlooking Gosse Bluff meteorite crater. Drive into the crater & 40 mins walk. Travel the Mereenie Loop 4WD track via Camels Humps to George Gill Ranges lookout then Kings Canyon Resort for overnight. BLD
Day 3 – Early start for Kings Canyon 6 km rim walk (3-4 hours) or easier 40 mins valley floor walk. Lunch at Kings Canyon before highway cruise through scenic desert oaks & sand hills for the view at Mt Connor (Attila) Lookout and stop at Curtin Springs, before arrival at to Uluru and Yulara resort. Uluru sunset viewing. BLD
Day 4 – An early start for Uluru at sunrise and a nearby breakfast. Opportunity for morning walk and quiet time at sacred waterhole and gorges. Free time from 10 am for you to experience a “welcome to country” and an introduction to the area, culture and crafts at the local Aboriginal Anangu Cultural Centre, and ranger guided walk of Uluru base walk with rock art. Choose options to take it easy in the resort facilities for lunch and relaxing, or join a tour to Kata Tjuta (Olga’s) for walks (extra cost) or join departure flights. B
Includes all meals except 1 at Glen Helen (restaurant), plus National Park entry fees. Cost is $2450 for comfy camping or accommodation upgrades available (add $695 per person twin or double share) – please ASK. Tour Code MAU4 Book Tour
If choosing to do Sounds of Silence dinner, this commences 1 hour before sunset and we can deliver you in time to join the dinner, which includes sunset at Uluru. This can be booked for Day 3 or later if staying on at Uluru. Book Tour
4 Day Uluru / Ayers Rock to Alice Springs Tour – from Uluru
Revere of above tours are also available – Includes all meals except 1 at Glen Helen (restaurant), plus National Park entry fees. Cost is $2450 for comfy camping or accommodation upgrades available (add $695 per person twin or double share) – please ASK. Tour Code MUA4 Please ASK Book Tour
Commences on demand (please ASK) from Uluru or dates as booked (REVERSE option available) – Please ASK Book Tour
5 day Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru Tours
5 day Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru Tours via MacDonnell Ranges & Mereenie Loop Track via Simpsons Gap, Palm Valley, Hermannsburg, Kings Canyon, Gosse Bluff & MacDonnell Ranges Tours – Arrive Alice Springs day prior departure, includes welcome to country, 2 Uluru sunsets, 1 sunrise, 2 nights Uluru, 1 night Kings Canyon, 1 night Glen Helen, ends Uluru after breakfast day 5 in time for flights. Tour Code MAU5 – Please ASK
Commences Saturdays, Tuesdays & Fridays from Alice Springs or dates as booked (REVERSE option available) – Please ASK
5 day Uluru / Ayers Rock to Alice Springs Tours
5 day Uluru / Ayers Rock to Alice Springs Tours via MacDonnell Ranges & Mereenie Loop Track via Simpsons Gap, Palm Valley, Hermannsburg, Kings Canyon, Gosse Bluff & MacDonnell Ranges Tours – Arrive Uluru Tuesday, includes welcome to country, 2 Uluru sunsets, 1 sunrise, 2 nights Uluru, 1 night Kings Canyon, 1 night Glen Helen, ends Alice Springs Friday evening – Tour Code MUA5
Commences Tuesdays from Uluru or dates as booked (REVERSE option available) – Please ASK
8 Day Alice Springs to Ayers Rock/Uluru via MacDonnell Ranges
8 Day Alice Springs to Ayers Rock/Uluru via MacDonnell Ranges & Mereenie Loop Track – Code MAU8 – Book Tour
7, 6, 5 or 3 day or shorter options available. Or add tour sectors to discover more. Ask for details
or REVERSE DIRECTION – Tour Code MUA8 ie
8 day Uluru / Ayers Rock to Alice Springs via MacDonnell Ranges
8 day Uluru / Ayers Rock to Alice Springs via MacDonnell Ranges & Mereenie Loop Track – Book Tour
7, 6, 5 or 3 day or shorter options available. Or add tour sectors to discover more. Ask for details
The 8 day 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 Western Maconnell Ranges and to visit Hassts Bluff and Papunya local Aboriginal art communities.
Compare the 8 day and 5 day Uluru Red Centre Tours – These 2 tours travel many 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 Western MacDonnell Ranges and to visit Hassts Bluff and Papunya local Aboriginal art communities.
See Tour itinerary for Alice Springs to Ayers Rock / Uluru Tours or REVERSE for Uluru / Ayers Rock to Alice Springs Tours