Adelaide Uluru Tour

Your eight-day journey into the outback starts early at 6 am in Adelaide. Your Storyteller Guide awaits to welcome you. Post a coffee break at the coastal gem, Port Wakefield, you’ll enter the Southern Flinders Ranges for a morning hike in Alligator Gorge, a stunning introduction within Mount Remarkable National Park. After refuelling with lunch, enjoy a brief visit to Quorn, renowned for the historic Pichi Richi Railway. Next, you’ll reach Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park for a hike at Arkaroo Rock, a site of great significance to the Adnyamathanha people. Here, you’ll see ancient rock paintings that narrate the Yura Muda (Dreaming or creation story) of Ikara (Wilpena Pound). In the afternoon, experience a heartfelt Welcome to the Country in the native language at Wilpena Pound Resort. Settle into the natural ambience at Skytrek Willow Springs Station, a 70,000-acre sheep station offering secluded bush camping. After dinner, unwind under a canopy of stars renowned for their clarity in the Southern Hemisphere. Fall asleep surrounded by ancient landscapes.

Driving Distance: Approximately 510km.

Accommodation: Swag camping at Skytrek Willow Springs Station.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner.

Discover the Flinders Ranges’ ancient fossils that redefine Earth’s geological history, marking the Ediacaran period. Post-breakfast, lace up for a hike amidst river red gums and serene waterholes, culminating in stunning wilderness views. Embrace the spirit of regeneration with a conservation session led by a Park Ranger, learning about local conservation efforts and participating in meaningful environmental work. After lunch, embark on a scenic drive through Brachina Gorge, followed by a refreshing drink at an iconic local pub. The evening is yours to relax and dine back at the camp.

Driving Time: Approximately 3 hours.

Accommodation: Swag camping at Skytrek Willow Springs Station.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Creek via the Oodnadatta Track (Saturday) Today’s journey takes us off the traditional route, traversing a segment of the Oodnadatta Track, one of Australia’s most renowned unsealed roads. Travel through otherworldly desert landscapes, unveiling sights like Lake Eyre, Australia’s vast salt lake, and the intriguing Mutonia Sculpture Park. We pass through Anna Creek Station, the globe’s largest operational cattle station, spanning an area as large as Belgium! By late afternoon, we arrive in the remote outpost of William Creek. This unique town, with a mere ten residents, stands as a symbol of the South Australian Outback. Post-dinner, consider unwinding with a refreshing beverage at the historic William Creek Hotel, established in 1887. Then, settle into your swag for a night under the stars at the campground.

Total driving distance: Approximately 500km.

Accommodation: Swag camping at William Creek.

Meals Included: Breakfast | – | Dinner

*Refer to the ‘Know Before You Go’ disclaimer for information on road and weather conditions.

Following breakfast, we head to the remarkable underground town of Coober Pedy, the opal capital of Australia. This unique town is known for its lunar-like landscape, intriguing history, and distinctive lifestyle. You’ll have free time to explore the town, including a visit to Josephine’s Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage, founded in 2008 for orphaned kangaroos from northern South Australia. The gallery is a premier Aboriginal Art Gallery, housing a vast collection of artworks and artefacts from renowned Indigenous artists. After lunch, explore the Umoona Opal Mine & Museum. Try your hand at ‘noodling’ or fossicking for opals, and witness an opal-cutting demonstration. Later, visit the Aboriginal Heritage site at The Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park, known for its stunning Moon Plains landscapes. Tonight, experience staying in a unique underground bunkhouse, with free time to discover the town’s underground dining options. Today’s driving distance is approximately 170km.

Accommodation: Umoona Opal Mine – underground bunk, multi-share.

Meals Included: Breakfast | – | –

Departing from Coober Pedy, our journey heads north, passing the expansive Dingo Fence and the picturesque Breakaways Reserve. Crossing into the Northern Territory, we continue to Watarrka National Park, home to the majestic Kings Canyon. Post-lunch, immerse yourself in the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience. This one-hour tour offers a short walk and an enlightening trip about the world’s oldest living culture. Learn about bush tucker, bush medicine, dot painting symbols, local crafts, and bush paintings. We arrive at our campsite at Kings Creek Station in the late afternoon. Here, unwind in the tranquil surroundings, dip in the pool on warmer days, and capture the stunning desert sunset from the viewing platform. Dinner will be at the Station restaurant eatery, followed by a restful night under the stars. Today’s driving distance is approximately 770km.

Accommodation: Swag camping at Kings Creek Station

Meals Included: Breakfast | – | –

Rise early for the enchanting Kings Canyon Rim Walk. With its 300-metre-high sandstone walls, secret waterholes, fern forests, chasms, and caverns, this journey is a true oasis in central Australia’s Watarrka National Park. Experience breathtaking 360-degree views, traverse through Priscilla’s Crack, a landmark popularized by the iconic Australian film “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” and explore the sandstone domes of the Lost City and the verdant Garden of Eden. Following lunch, relax on the drive to our ultimate stop, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the afternoon wanes, prepare for a mesmerizing sunset over Uluru, then return to camp for dinner. The evening concludes with sleeping under the vast canopy of stars nestled in your swag. Today’s driving distance is around 350km.

Accommodation: Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Embrace the early morning by witnessing a breathtaking sunrise over Uluru. As the sun ascends, watch in awe as the landscape and the rock formations shift hues. Today, we approach the majestic Uluru. Standing at 348 meters and aged about 550 million years, its grandeur is immediately palpable. Embark on a guided 10km Uluru base walk to connect with this wonder and discover its rich stories. Along the way, find serenity beside peaceful waterholes, rest under the shade of a Sheoak tree, and peek into secret caves. After this, take a break for lunch and visit the Cultural Centre to enhance your understanding of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Here, explore Anangu culture and the park’s ecology through exhibits and engaging presentations by Anangu and park rangers. The afternoon offers free time back at camp. Unwind by the pool or partake in Ayers Rock Resort activities like a didgeridoo performance, a guided garden walk, or exploring museum artifacts. The day concludes with a delightful dinner at the camp. The driving distance is minimal today, around 60km, with up to 10km of walking on the full Uluru basewalk, though shorter walks are also an option.

Accommodation: Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

The final day commences with an enchanting sunrise at Kata Tjuta. In Pitjantjatjara, Kata Tjuta means ‘Many Heads’, and the 36 domes are a remarkable feature of the Red Centre, both geographically and spiritually. Reaching up to 546 meters, these formations form the highest point in the vicinity, interwoven with numerous Indigenous creation stories, some of which remain secret. Today, you’ll gain insights into local Anangu culture and the land’s beauty on the Valley of the Winds guided walk. This three-hour trail offers unmatched views of Kata Tjuta’s surreal landscape. Our adventure concludes in the late morning as we return to Yulara. For guests heading to Uluru Airport, complimentary transfers are available from the resort. Additionally, there are bus services to Alice Springs. Today’s driving distance is about 120km.

Meals Included: Breakfast | – | –