From Yulara: Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and MacDonnell Range
By Adventure Tours Australia
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 5d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
Five days in the heart of the Red Centre, where every sunrise feels unreal and every night sky looks endless.
This small-group adventure takes you deep into Australia’s most iconic landscapes — Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, and the dramatic East & West MacDonnell Ranges. You’ll hike through ancient gorges, swim in hidden outback waterholes, and stand in places shaped by millions of years of history.
At Kings Canyon, tackle the famous Rim Walk and explore surreal formations like the Lost City and the lush Garden of Eden. At Uluru, witness glowing sunsets, powerful cultural stories, and the raw energy of one of the world’s most sacred sites.
By night, the desert takes over — crackling campfires, swag camping under billions of stars, and immersive First Nations astronomy experiences that completely change the way you see the sky.
This is not just a tour. It’s a full Red Centre immersion — raw, remote, unforgettable.
Activity location
- Kings Canyon
- Kings Canyon, Northern Territory, Australia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Desert Gardens Hotel
- 1 Yulara Drive
- 0872, Yulara, Northern Territory, Australia
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From Yulara: Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and MacDonnell Range
- 5d
- English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
NZ$1,878.63 x 1 AdultNZ$1,878.63
Total
includes taxes & fees
Until Mon, 8 Jun
What's included, what's not
- Multilingual Audio Guide via mobile app to follow the tour in your preferred language
- 2 Nights Authentic Aussie flat swag with built-in foam mattress
- 2 Nights Permanent Eco Tent – Twin-share permanent eco tent with bed, linen & towel, and pillow
- An all-season sleeping bag is required for this tour. Bring your own or hire one for $35.
Know before you book
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Yulara | Kata Tjuta | Uluru Sunset
- 2 stops
- Meals: snacks
- Accommodation: Permanent Eco Tent – Twin-share permanent eco tent with bed, linen & towel, and pillow provided
Kata Tjuta - The Olgas
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
Meet your guide in Yulara or Ayers Rock Airport between 1:45 PM and 2:00 PM. Please have lunch before pickup and be ready with walking shoes, hat, sun cream, and water bottle easily accessible.
After a short drive, arrive at Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s), where the 36 domes rise dramatically from the desert landscape. Enjoy the Walpa Gorge Walk, following the natural creek bed between the towering formations.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- 1h
As evening approaches, head to the Uluru sunset viewing area and enjoy a light snack as the changing light transforms the rock into rich earthy tones. Return to camp for dinner and an evening under the stars.
Day 2: Uluru | Kings Canyon
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Permanent Eco Tent – Twin-share permanent eco tent with bed, linen & towel, and pillow provided
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- 3h
Start early with a breathtaking Uluru sunrise. Visit one of Uluru’s culturally significant sites, where your guide will share Anangu rock art and creation stories, before completing the full base walk around Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
- 30m
- Admission ticket included
After lunch, visit the Cultural Centre to learn more about local First Nations culture and art, then continue to your exclusive campsite near Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) for dinner.
Day 3: Kings Canyon | First Nations Star Experience | West MacDonnell Ranges
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Authentic Aussie flat swag with built-in foam mattress (shared showers and toilets)
Kings Canyon
- 3h
This morning, tackle the iconic Kings Canyon Rim Walk, a spectacular gorge with towering sandstone cliffs. Its rugged landscape shelters over 600 native plant and animal species. You’ll discover highlights like the Lost City, the Garden of Eden, the Amphitheatre, and the North and South Walls of the canyon.
West MacDonnell National Park
- 1h
We enjoy lunch before driving during much of the afternoon to our overnight camp in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Tonight, join an immersive First Nations star talk beneath the vast, uninterrupted skies of the West MacDonnell Ranges, stepping beyond the constellations you thought you knew and into a sky rich with ancient knowledge.
Day 4: West MacDonnell Ranges
- 3 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Authentic Aussie flat swag with built-in foam mattress (shared showers and toilets)
Ormiston Gorge
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Visit Ormiston Gorge, one of the most photographed locations in the Red Centre.
Redbank Gorge
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket not included
Watch for black-footed rock wallabies while taking in the vibrant cliffs surrounding the waterhole. Continue on to Redbank Gorge and Ellery Creek Big Hole, both popular spots for a refreshing swim.
MacDonnell Ranges
- 3h
After Lunch, travel on to the East MacDonnell Ranges, one of the Outback’s best-kept secrets. We arrive at our bush camp for the night at the Arltunga Eco Pub & Bush Retreat in the East MacDonnell Ranges. After dinner, enjoy guided stargazing from one of the darkest places in Australia, with next-to-zero light pollution. View the stars and learn about much of Australia’s Southern skies from your guide.
Day 5: West MacDonnell Ranges
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: Not included
Trephina Gorge Nature Park
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
After breakfast, we drive to Trephina Gorge where you’ll set off on a one-hour guided walk to see its quartzite cliffs, ancient river red gums and a wide variety of birdlife.
The Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
Then we explore Emily and Jesse Gaps Nature Park. Jessie Gap is a flat, sandy, and easy walk that leads directly to the gap’s dramatic red rock faces and sacred Aboriginal rock art.
After a satisfying day spent exploring the East MacDonnell Ranges, we head back to Alice Springs, where our epic five–day adventure ends.
Location
Activity location
- Kings Canyon
- Kings Canyon, Northern Territory, Australia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Desert Gardens Hotel
- 1 Yulara Drive
- 0872, Yulara, Northern Territory, Australia
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