7 Day Uluru to Adelaide Tour
Have you always wanted to camp in a swag under the stars? Well, this is your chance! Our 7 day tour starts in sacred Uluru and takes you all the way to Adelaide. Along the way you’ll visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park before setting up camp in the desert. You’ll check out Coober Pedy, Australia’s opal city to then cross the impressive Oodnadatta Track. Pack a comfy backpack, bring your sense of adventure and explore the best bits between Uluru and Adelaide.
Tour Details
Operates: Check our calendar for scheduled departure dates via the Check Availability button
Departs: 2:00pm
Returns: 6:30pm
Available Fares
Adult from: $1,345
Child from: $1,076 (up to 12 years)
Important Information
This tour is recommended for travellers aged 8 years and above. This tour also includes hikes. We ask you to have a good fitness level.
Because this is a camping tour, involvement is required. You might have to help prepare meals and set up/pack up camp.
Luggage is restricted to a maximum of one 15kg backpack/soft travel bag and one hand luggage size bag. Please don’t bring a suitcase.
Are you in South Australia? Then you might want to start from Adelaide and do this tour in reverse.
7 Day Uluru to Adelaide Tour Itinerary
Let history, culture and nature come together on this 7 Day Uluru to Adelaide Tour. Explore the rugged and red landscape of Uluru and be in awe of the underground town of Coober Pedy. You’ll be able to enjoy many activities & experiences, including hiking around Uluru and learning more about Aboriginal culture. Discover the Aussie outback by travelling along the Oodnadatta Track and visiting William Creek. Here, between Uluru and Adelaide, sleeping under the stars will be an unforgettable adventure!
Day 1: Explore Yulara and Uluru Sunset
We depart from our hotel Uluru in the afternoon and check out the Cultural Centre in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Here they will teach you some of the Anangu culture and history. Have a wander and look at the beautiful art of the Anangu people. We’ll then head to our camp to set up our swags, get to know each other a bit better while enjoying a delicious dinner on the campfire. Tonight, you’ll be introduced to a milky way you’ve never seen before!
Accommodation: Camping in a swag at Ayers Rock Resort Campground
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2: Discover Uluru
Today we get up early to enjoy the most beautiful sunrise. We watch the sun come up behind Uluru, which is definitely the best way to wake up! Once there is light, we head to Kata Tjuta for the 2.6km Walpa Gorge walk amongst the incredible rock formations. Head back to camp for some downtime exploring the local cultural experiences.
Onto one of the tour highlights – the Uluru Base Walk! This is the closest you can get to the iconic rock. After the 10km walk, we head back to camp to relax for the evening, or check out one the resort’s activities such as the Field of Lights.
Accommodation: Camping in a swag at Ayers Rock Resort Campground
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3: Yulara to Kings Canyon/Watarrka
It’s day 3 and we’ve got a jam packed itinerary to enjoy. We’ll check out Kata Tjuta and then drive to Watarrka National Park and famous Kings Canyon. Go for a guided rim walk around the impressive cliff formations and crevices that make up the Kings Canyon. Enjoy sandstone walls of 300 metre, canyons, waterholes and so much more! Check out Priscilla’s Crack which you might know from the movie Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and discover the Lost city and the Garden of Eden. This night we’ll be staying at the popular Kings Creek Station.
Accommodation: Swag camping at Kings Creek Station
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 4: Kings Canyon to Coober Pedy
Today we travel from the Northern Territory to South Australia and explore Coober Pedy where you can get a real Aussie opal. In summer, it can get up to 50 degrees or more. That’s why most people live undergrounds. And we want to provide you with this experience too. So tonight, we’ll be sleeping undergrounds, in a cave!
Accommodation: Sleep undergrounds at Radeka Downunder (dorm share)
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Coober Pedy to Ikara–Flinders Ranges
On day 5 we’ll be exploring Coober Pedy some more. We’ll head to the Old Timers Mine where you can try to get your own opals! Then, we continue our trip south through the vast Australian Outback towards Warren Gorge – the heart of the impressive Ikara-Flinders Ranges. Set up tonight’s swags and enjoy a campsite dinner, watching the sun set and the night sky turn to life.
Accommodation: Camping in a swag at Warren Gorge (no shower facilities)
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6: Warren Gorge to Wilpena Pound
What better way to start your day off than with a morning hike of the Warren Gorge Trail? After stretching your legs, head to the small outback town of Hawker to grab lunch and check out the Jeff Morgan Gallery. After lunch, it’s another hike! This time enjoy the 7km Wangara Lookout Hike for panoramic views over Wilpena Pound. Finally, head to camp to set up for your final night sleeping under the stars!
Accommodation: Camping in a swag at Discovery Parks Wilpena Pound
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Day 7: Flinders Ranges to Adelaide
On our final day we discover the Arkaroo Rock Trail and see the beautiful rock art of the Adnyamathanha people. From there we make our way to the historic railway town of Quorn, known for its movie-star past. After our lunch, we travel across Clare Valley, a popular wine region in South Australia and make our way to Adelaide. We’ll be back around 6.30pm.
Meals included: Breakfast
- 6 night accommodation – 5x sleeping in a single swag and 1x staying in an underground bunkhouse (share dorm)
- All activities
- Meals as indicated*
- National park and entrance fees
- Friendly and informative guide
- Comfortable bus with air conditioning
*Please include any dietary requirements in the notes when you book.
Accommodation Upgrades
- Double swag: $300 (sleeps up to two people)
Please note: Double swags have limited availability because of their size. This means that there is a possibility they are sold out early. If your booking is dependent on a specific upgrade, please contact us to check availability before booking.