3 Day Central Australia 4WD Safari

Wayoutback Desert Safaris offer the adventure traveller an authentic outback camping safari with a touch of style and quality. This 3 day Central Australia 4wd Safari adds a more adventurous element to the trip, leaving the sealed road behind for a typical outback dirt road. If that's not outback enough, the tour then heads 'wayoutback' 4 wheel driving on bush tracks, across riverbeds and over sand dunes boldly going where no other tours dare.

On this Ayers Rock tour you will visit the “must see” places of Central Australia such as Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon, as Wayoutback Desert Safaris gives you the opportunity to really experience the desert. Bush camping, eating quality food cooked over a campfire and sleeping under the clearest southern stars you can imagine, make this the ideal way to see the outback on your next holiday to Central Australia.

Itinerary

Day 1: After picking you up from your accommodation in Alice Springs bright and early from 5.45am, you then hit the road on an adventure of a lifetime. The journey begins heading south to Erldunda travelling through the Waterhouse and James Ranges with a stop at The Camel Farm for refreshments and a Camel ride if you're keen. Also stop at Mt Ebenezer Roadhouse where you can view or purchase Aboriginal artifacts. On the way to Uluru (Ayers Rock), stop to view Atila (Mount Connor), a mesa tableland and the first significant rock formation of the trip.

After a stop for lunch and on arrival at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, head to the Cultural Centre and the opportunity to learn about the local Aboriginal law and religion (Tjukurpa) before a short guided walk at the base of Uluru. At this point you can take a full base walk, climb Uluru if you choose to do so, or join the Aboriginal guided Kuniya walk.

Of course no Uluru tour would be complete without experiencing the famous changing colours of Uluru at sunset, complete with sparkling wine and nibbles. It's a great time to kick back and contemplate the day and the vastness of the desert.

Day 2: From a lookout close to the campsite you can view sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) before rolling up the swags and heading off to Kata Tjuta for a leisurely 7km walk through the "Valley of the Winds". After a stop at the Resort for fuel and refreshments, you're off to Kings Creek Cattle Station for the second night's bush camp, complete with bush toilet and shower.

With nobody else for miles, this camp has stunning views out over the George Gill Ranges and gives you a real feel for the outback. Dinner around the campfire makes for a very social time with another night out under the stars.

Day 3: A leisurely start to the day before heading off to Watarrka (Kings Canyon) for a mind blowing 7km walk through the towering walls, crevices and plateaus of Watarrka. Visit the Amphitheatre and the Lost City plus a swim in the tranquil "Garden of Eden" if you wish.

Later, start making the way back to Alice Springs travelling on a typical outback dirt road and then 4-wheel driving, crossing riverbeds and sand dunes. Wayoutback Desert Safaris will drop you back at your hostel/hotel early evening and usually all meet later for a bit of a night on the town (Alice seems like the big smoke after 3 days in the bush).

Highlights

Camel Farm Sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock) Uluru and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) Sunrise Watarrka (Kings Canyon) Lilla Aboriginal Community Alice Springs Kings Creek Station Curtin Springs View Mt Connor Cultural Centre

Inclusions

Travel by latest model air-conditioned 4WD vehicles 2 x Breakfasts 3 x Lunches 2 x Dinners Camping equipment, swags (includes laundered bed sheets and pillows), sleeping bags (hire fee) with winter and summer bags available Reference books Tents for extreme weather or creepy-crawly paranoia Chilled face cloths (summer) Supplies of water

Times

Departs: 6.00am daily from Alice Springs or 1.00pm from Ayers Rock Resort
Returns: Alice Springs approximately 6.00pm

Additional Information

Children: 7 years and under are not permitted on this tour
What to Bring: Space is limited so only 1 small bag per person. Hat, sunscreen, insect repellant, torch, water bottle, comfortable walking shoes/boots, warm clothing (winter), sleeping bag, toiletries, swim wear, towel & camera. BYO beer & wine if you wish
Excludes: Optional tours and activities
Operated By: Wayoutback Desert Safaris