Tour 1
Days 1 - 3: ALICE SPRINGS - ULURU (AYERS ROCK)
Travel further through this harsh landscape to visit the world's largest Monolith (Ayers Rock), approximately 460km from Alice Springs. Along the way, visit the Ranger Station for information and advice. Muruka Arts and Crafts Centre adjoins the Ranger Station where Aboriginal handcrafts are on display and for sale. Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) are amongst the worlds greatest natural wonders. Owned by the traditional Aboriginal people, there is a great deal to enjoy in this park, including the magnificent views, photography, sunset and sunrise over the rock. Walk up and around both the rock and the Olgas. Accommodation and camping facilities are available at Ayers Rock Resort beside the Park, but no camping is allowed in the park.
Tour 2
Day 1: ALICE SPRINGS - KINGS CANYON
From Alice Springs you can travel onto the photographic wonderland of Kings Canyon, travel approximately 197kms along the Stuart Highway and turn off onto Lasseter's Highway a further 199kms to Kings Canyon itself. Dubbed "Australia's Grand Canyon", Kings Canyon is a spectacular gorge with natural features such as the Lost City and the lush palms of the narrow gorge called the Garden of Eden. Kings Canyon offers superb views and some not so difficult walking trails. Alternative route to Kings Canyon is via the Mereenie Loop Road (remote area vehicle is required for this journey).
Day 2: KINGS CANYON - ULURU (AYERS ROCK)
Leave Kings Canyon in the morning to see many different colours of the Watarka National Park. The maze of rock domes lie at the start to the Mereenie Loop Road at Kings Canyon. Travel the Ernest Giles Road to Luritja Road and then on to the Lasseter's Highway leading you to Ayers Rock.
Days 3 - 4: ULURU (AYERS ROCK) - COOBER PEDY - ADELAIDE
Leave Ayers Rock enroute to Adelaide, enter the Stuart Highway, turn right and travel south 485km to Coober Pedy, the opal capital of the world. See the famous gemstones and how the people who mine them have built their homes underground. Continue your journey to Adelaide to enjoy the many vineyards and historical sites that surround the countryside. |
