4 Day Red Centre Dreamtime Safari in German Language
Tour Price
1st April 2010 - 30th March 2011
Adult: $1,255 AUD
Adult - Single: $1,405 AUD
Child: $1,004 AUD
Departs
Alice Springs on Thursday @ 6.30 am
Ayers Rock Resort on Thursday @ 1 pm
Finishes
Alice Springs @ 6.30 pm on Day 4
Tour Code
SA-SO4G
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Alice Springs to Yulara
Departing Alice Springs, we head south, stopping for a short visit at the Outback Camel Farm (rides at own expense) and then heading straight to Yulara. It’s then onto our permanent campsite for lunch. The afternoon is spent exploring Uluru (Ayers Rock). Join your knowledgeable guide for a base tour of Uluru, exploring ancient caves where Aboriginal paintings can be seen, learning about the oldest culture in the world. At sunset, you will appreciate the spectacular colour changes of Uluru. Later we return to camp for a traditional Aussie meal.
Accommodation: Ayers Rock Resort Permanent Campsite
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 - Yulara to Kings Creek
It’s an early rise for an exciting morning with breathtaking views of sunrise at Kata - Tjuta (The Olgas). Go for a walk to appreciate the beauty of the 36 magical domes and learn about unique fauna, flora and fire management of the national park. This afternoon, travel through red sand dune & desert oak country to Kings Creek Cattle Station where optional activities are abundant. Tonight, try a traditional “camp oven” dinner, cooked in the coals of the fire.
Accomodation: Kings Creek Permanent Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Wattarka National Park & Kings Canyon to Wallace Rockhole
This morning we visit breathtaking Watarrka National Park, home of Kings Canyon. There’s no rush as we hike around the canyon rim viewing sites like the “Lost City” and the “Garden of Eden”. After a picnic lunch, we head off on the famous Mereenie Loop Road towards the MacDonnell Ranges. In the afternoon, we stop at Hermannsburg – one of the most famous aboriginal missions and also home to well known artist Albert Namatjira. We then drive to Wallace Rockhole Aboriginal Community, our overnight camp.
Accommodation: Wallace Rockhole Aboriginal Community Permanent Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Wallace Rockhole to Alice Springs
This morning we join our local guide and visit the Rockhole to view Aboriginal rock art and to learn about the Aboriginal culture (seasonal). You’ll also participate in an Aboriginal Dot Painting Class, learning and practising some of the traditional techniques used in the arts and crafts. Today we’ll also explore some of the Western MacDonnell ranges’ highlights: Standley Chasm and Simpson Gap; enjoy a picnic in the beautiful surroundings, and do some hiking where we may see rock wallabies. Later we’ll continue on to Alice Springs, arriving approx. 6.30pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Further Information
Age Restrictions
This is an Open Aged Tour for passengers over the age of 6 years. Children between 6-18 must also be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 6 years are not permitted to travel on tour
Starting the tour in Ayers Rock
It is possible to fly in and commence tour on the same day, if passengers arrive prior to 12.30pm. Passengers are collected by coach crew from either the airport or Ayers Rock Resort at 1.00pm. If passengers arrive prior to 11.30am, passengers to catch the free shuttle bus to Outback Pioneer.
Arriving in Alice Springs
Alice Springs Airport is 18km from the City. It will take approximately 15 minutes in a taxi.
Transfer costs:
Alice Springs Airport Shuttle operates buses from the Airport to town. Fares start
at $15 one way. (Ph 08 8953 0310)
Taxi from A$25.00
Note: Age Restrictions
This is an Open Aged Tour for passengers over the age of 6 years. Children between 6-18 must also be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 6 years are not permitted to travel on tour.
Camping Facilities on Tour
Safaris’ camp sites in the Red Centre set a new benchmark for comfort, without compromising the unique natural setting. All of the tents are twin share, have hard floors and real beds. Being permanent sites, there’s no pitching of tents and all campsites have hot/cold running water, toilets and showers close by. Sleeping bags, a travel pillow for you to keep and sleep sheets are provided at no extra cost. Camp stretchers are also provided for adventurous travellers who want to sleep out under the stars! Environmental Dyno lanterns are also provided within the tents. Power boards are available to recharge your cameras’ and videos’ battery packs in all our camps.
Driving Distances
| FROM TO DISTANCE (KMS) | |
| ALICE SPRINGS - AYERS ROCK | 444 km |
| AYERS ROCK - KINGS CANYON | 324 km |
| KINGS CANYON - ALICE SPRINGS | 479 km |
Climate
The Red Centre usually experiences extremes in temperature in winter and summer.
Don’t be fooled by the desert as evenings can fall to 0°C in the middle of winter and to
over 40°C in the height of summer.
| MONTH | MAX | MIN |
| JANUARY | 35.90C | 21.20C |
| FEBRUARY | 34.70C | 20.70C |
| MARCH | 32.30C | 17.40C |
| APRIL | 28.00C | 12.50C |
| MAY | 22.80C | 8.30C |
| JUNE | 19.80C | 5.30C |
| JULY | 19.40C | 4.10C |
| AUGUST | 22.30C | 6.10C |
| SEPTEMBER | 26.50C | 9.80C |
| OCTOBER | 30.50C | 14.60C |
| NOVEMBER | 33.30C | 17.70C |
| DECEMBER | 35.20C | 20.00C |
Please note that these are average temperatures only. You should be prepared for higher maximum temperatures and cooler minimum temperatures on any given day: It is not unusual to have temperatures reaching 42C in the heat of the days during the months of November to February (Australian summer) or as low as -5C at sunrise during July and August (Australian winter months).
