Central Australia's Rock and Canyon

Itinerary

Day 1 Alice Springs

From a twilight didgeridoo performance to perusing some of the world's finest Aboriginal artwork, the Red Centre has plenty to offer. Try a bush tucker barbecue - croc, camel, emu or kangaroo, anyone?

Day 2 Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Springing from the barren, flat outback, this ancient rock formation captivates with its sheer size and vibrant colour. Spend the afternoon walking around the perimeter and learn about Tjukurpa, traditional Indigenous law. Over a few glasses of sparkling wine at sunset, witness the rock's chameleon hues as the sun melts into the outback.

Day 3 Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)/Kings Creek Station

Rise early to enjoy daybreak over Uluru, then head to Kata Tjuta for an eight km hike through the Valley of the Winds. Drive through dramatic, desolate terrain before reaching a working cattle station. Enjoy bush tucker by the fire and spend the night under a blanket of stars.

Day 4 Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon)/Alice Springs

Hike seven km through Watarrka (Kings Canyon), past towering walls and crevices and through the enchanting Amphitheatre and mysterious Lost City. Cool off in tranquil rockpools. Visit the local Lilla Indigenous community for lunch and get swept up in the magic of the community's Dreamtime stories and legends. Then take to the 4WD track, pounding over riverbeds and sand dunes to Alice, where the tour concludes.