5 Day Central Australian Delights

DAILY

Tour No.ARK5

Kings Canyon ~" Garden of Eden" ~Sunset Drinks ~ West MacDonnells~2 nights Alice Springs ~Olga Gorge
Day 1. Camel Farm - Ayers Rock Resort - Olgas - Sunset Drinks
Depart Alice Springs 7.00 a.m., travelling through the MacDonnell and James Ranges. Short stop at Noel Fullerton's Camel Farm then through the huge cattle stations of Mt. Ebenezer and Curtin Springs. Stop to view Mt. Conner in the distance. Arrive Ayers Rock Resort and check-in to your hotel before an afternoon tour to Kata Tjuta (Olgas), 36 rocky domes dominating the western skyline of the park. Opportunity to walk into majestic Olga Gorge. Stop at sunset strip early evening and enjoy a glass of wine with our compliments as you watch the everchanging colours of Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset.
Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort - choice of accommodation.
Day 2. Sunrise Viewing - Ayers Rock Base Tour - Mala Walk
Enter Uluru National Park for sunrise over Ayers Rock, followed by a guided walk to Multitjulu Waterhole. The more energetic may substitute this portion of touring to climb Ayers Rock. Continue along the Mala Walk to learn the story of the Mala (Hare Wallaby) people who lived at Uluru. Visit the Cultural Centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Co-operative for an opportunity to purchase artifacts from the aboriginals. This afternoon, journey to Kings Creek Station, a huge cattle station also specialising in camel herding for export. Overnight: Kings Canyon Resort (budget option stay Kings Canyon Lodge).
Day 3. Kings Canyon Scenic Rim Walk - Alice Springs
Kings Canyon, located on the western edge of George Gill Ranges is a huge formation of weathered rocks and beautiful waterholes. For the more energetic, enjoy an early morning guided walk of the Kings Canyon rim for views of the surrounding countryside and walk through the eerie rock formations of the "Lost City"and lush "Garden of Eden" (good supportive footwear hat and water are essential - the walk is around three hours and requires a reasonable degree of fitness). An alternative easy walk along the shaded canyon floor is also available. This afternoon, travel on to Alice Springs.
Overnight: Alice Springs for 2 nights (budget option stay Frontier Oasis).
Day 4 West MacDonnell Ranges - Standley Chasm - Town Tour
Tour the picturesque West MacDonnell Ranges this morning with a visit to Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm, a spectacular 9 metre break in the Range blazing red with colour. Returning to Alice Springs, take in the sights including the historic Telegraph Station, views of the township from Anzac Hill and visits to School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Day 5. Alice Springs
Morning at leisure. Laze by the pool, take a walk to the shopping mall or visit the unique Desert Park where you can explore three different Australian Desert habitats (own expense). Afternoon transfer to Alice Springs Airport.