About The Tour

Head into Australia’s incredibly surreal red centre on this fascinating Adelaide to Alice Springs Tour with Uluru. The tour takes in monolithic landmarks, picturesque canyons, and ancient scenery. Over the course of six days, you’ll learn about the natural history of this region and the rich cultural heritage that pervades it. Camp under the stars to marvel at the stunning night sky under the Milky Way and drink in the magical change of colours of Uluru at sunset. This tour from Adelaide to Alice Springs is an unforgettable experience in Australia’s epic Red Centre.

Tour Details

Operates: Tuesday & Saturday

Departs: 6:30am

Arrives: approx. 6:30pm – Alice Springs approx. 1:00pm – Uluru

Please note: If you want to finish the tour in Uluru we can drop you off at the Ayers Rock Campground Reception at 1:00pm. There is a free shuttle bus to the airport from there. Please let us know if you wish to be dropped off at the Campground when you book.

Additional Information

We do not carry children under the age of 11 years old. Children traveling under the age of 16 years old, will need to upgrade to a private room.

Some hikes involve steep climbs in extreme heat during summer. A reasonable level of fitness is therefore required for this tour. We do not recommend this tour for travellers over 60 years, however contact us if you consider yourself young at heart and still wish to join the tour.

Sleeping bags can be hired for $30 (paid in cash on the morning of the tour before departure).

Accommodation Upgrades

Double/Twin – $900 per room (minimum of 2 passengers)
Single – $695

Night 1 and 2: private room with en-suite bathroom

Night 3: safari tent and linen

Night 4 and 5: dome tent, single swag and sleeping bag

Please note: accommodation upgrades must be booked and paid for at the time of booking. Please contact us to check availability.

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes, 3L water bottle (2 x 1.5L), insect repellent, sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing (including a rain jacket and a long sleeved cotton shirt), swimmers, towel and hat.

Itinerary

Travel from the rolling hills of Adelaide into the very heart of Australia’s magnificent Red Centre on our 6 Day Adelaide to Alice Springs with Uluru. Our 6 Day journey will take you to experience the traditional outback experience of sleeping under the stars in swags as you travel through the Northern Territory. Visit the Opal Capital of the World in Coober Pedy and explore the Umoona Mine and Museum, to learn the fascinating history of this region. See some of the most iconic landmarks of the Northern Territory on guided walks around Kings Canyon, Uluru and the ancient rock formation of Kata Tjuta. Witness the spectacular sunset over sandstone monolith of Uluru and immerse yourself in the local Aboriginal culture and history.

Tour Highlights

Take a stroll through the Alligator Gorge
Visit the Opal Capital of the World
Guided tour of of the underground Opal Mine and Museum
Swag camping under the stars
Learn about the cultural history of the Indigenous People
View picturesque scenery of Uluru’s sunset

Day 1: Adelaide to Flinders Ranges

On the first day, we’ll start by taking you through the lush vineyards of the Clare Valley. After that, it’s on into the Outback, passing through the charming historic town of Melrose, which acts as a gateway to the Flinders Ranges. We’ll take a walk through Alligator Gorge and bed down for the night in the middle of the Southern Flinders Ranges.

Accommodation: Swag camping (summer) / Dormitory accommodation (winter)

Meals included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Cooper Pedy

Today, we’ll make our way to the Opal City of the World, Coober Pedy, where you can spot native wildlife and marvel at the surreal landscape that characterises this part of Australia. We’ll take you on a guided tour of an underground mine, where you can learn more about the region’s history, and a visit to Josephine’s Kangaroo Orphanage. Overnight, we’ll stay in a bunkhouse underground, just like the locals.

Accommodation: Dormitory accommodation

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Kings Canyon

We’ll start the third day by driving up the picturesque Stuart Highway, stopping along the way at various hotspots. We’ll end up at the stunning Watarrka National Park where we’ll camp overnight.

Accommodation: Swag camping

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Kings Canyon to Uluru

It’s an early start today, as we head out to explore Watarrka (Kings Canyon). You’ll have the chance to discover the soaring sandstone walls and take the Canyon Rim Walk, checking out the Garden of Eden and local Aboriginal life along the way.

When lunch is over, we’ll make our way to Uluru, one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. Here, we’ll visit the Uluru Kata-Tjuta Aboriginal Cultural Centre, experience the sunset over the huge rock and camp for the night under the stars.

Accommodation: Swag camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Uluru

After breakfast, it’s on to Kata Tjuta for sunrise. We’ll take you on a hike to the mesmerising lookouts that surround the landmark, and visit the Valley of the Winds. Our guide will tell you all about the Aboriginal way of life in this part of the country before we head back to the campsite.

Accommodation: Swag camping

Optional activities: Camel Rides, Helicopter Flights, Segway Tours and Skydiving in Uluru.

The above upgrades are available for purchase from purchased from the driver on the morning of your tour, and cannot be pre-booked

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Uluru to Alice Springs

After breakfast, it’s on to Kata Tjuta for sunrise. We’ll take you on a hike to the mesmerising lookouts that surround the landmark, and visit the Valley of the Winds. We’ll kick things off with a walk around the base of Uluru. You’ll pass through majestic woodlands and clay pans, spotting native wildlife as you go. In the afternoon, we’ll start to make our way to Alice Springs, where the tour from Adelaide unfortunately comes to an end.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

What's Included?

All meals as indicated
Accommodation (4 nights swag camping & 1 night dorm style accommodation)
National Park fees

Please Note: Sleeping Bags can be hired for an additional $30 per person (pay on board)

Pickup Locations

Location	Address	Time
Adelaide Backpackers & Travellers Inn	268 Hindley St, Adelaide	6:55am
Adelaide Backpackers Inn	112 Carrington St, Adelaide	6:45am
Adelaide Central Bus Station	85 Franklin St, Adelaide	6:30am
Adelaide Paringa	15 Hindley Street, Adelaide	6:55am
Adelaide Rivera Hotel	31-34 North Terrace, Adelaide	6:55am
Adelaide Rockford	164 Hindley St, Adelaide	6:55am
Adelaide Travelers Inn	220 Hutt Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Adina Apartment Hotel	2 Flinders St, Adelaide	6:30am
Ambassador Hotel Adelaide	107 King William St, Adelaide	6:55am
Backpack Oz and the Guest House	144 Wakefield St, Adelaide	6:45am
Breakfree Directors Studios	259 Gouger St, Adelaide	6:30am
Breakfree on Hindley	255 Hindley Street, Adelaide	6:55am
Bus Stop 5	O’Connell Street, West Side (Opposite Quality Hotel Old Adelaide)	6:55am
Bus Stop W2	Pulteney Street (Hindmarsh Square)	6:45am
Bus Stop Z1	King William Street Western Side	6:55am
Chifley on Sout Terrace	226 South Terrace, Adelaide	6:45am
Cnr Brougham Place and O’Connell Street	Cnr Brougham Place and O’Connell Street (Western Side)	6:55am
Coopers Alehouse	316 Pulteney Street, Adelaide	7:30am
Gilbert St Hotel	88 Gilbert Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Grand Chancellor on Hindley	65 Hindley Street, Adelaide	6:55am
Hostel 109	109 Carrington Street, Adelaide	6:45am
iStay Precinct	185 Morphett Street, Adelaide	6:30am
Majestic Minima Hotel	146 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide	7:00am
Mantra on Frome	88 Frome Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Nth Tce	125 North Terrace, Adelaide	6:55am
My Place & Adelaide Backpackers	257 Waymount Street, Adelaide	6:30am
Princess Lodge Motel	73 Lefevre Terrace, North Adelaide	7:00am
Rydges Southpark Hotel	1 South Terrace, Adelaide	6:45am
Sage Hotel	208 South Terrace, Adelaide	6:45am
Shingos	118 Carrington Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Stamford Plaza	150 North Terrace, Adelaide	6:55am
Sunny Backpackers	139 Franklin Street, Adelaide	6:30am
Tequila Sunrise	123 Waymouth Street, Adelaide	6:30am
Tattersals Hotel	17 Hindley Street, Adelaide	6:55am
The Chifley on South Tce	226 South Terrace, Adelaide	6:45am
The Old Exchange & Producers Bar	235 Grenfell Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Umoona Opal Mine and Bunkhouse	14 Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy	1:00pm
YHA Hostel	135 Waymount Street, Adelaide	6:30am

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