Alice Springs to Uluru Discovery

Highlights:

• Alice Springs
• Uluru Sunset
• Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)

Day 1: Alice Springs
Tour the sights of 'The Alice' including the historic Telegraph Station. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and learn how this marvellous facility operates to provide a 'mantle of safety' to the people of the outback. Visit the School of the Air. At the Alice Springs Reptile Centre you will see unique central Australian reptiles, such as the Perentie Lizard and Thorny Devil. Finish the day with panoramic views of Alice Springs and the ranges from the top of Anzac Hill. Passengers arriving from Adelaide on The Ghan commence this tour on arrival at Alice Springs train station.
Accommodation: Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge (B), Aurora Alice Springs (R), Crowne Plaza (S) or Chifley Alice Springs Resort, River Gum Rooms (F), Alice Springs.

Day 2: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
Travelling south we stop to visit a camel farm where there is time for a short optional camel ride (own expense). Later stop at a lookout to view majestic Atila (Mt. Conner) before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. The afternoon is spent touring Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), before travelling to the Uluru sunset viewing area to watch sunset and the changing colours of Uluru while enjoying nibbles and a complimentary glass of wine.
Accommodation: Outback Pioneer Budget Rooms (B), Outback Pioneer Hotel (R), Desert Gardens Hotel (S) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (F), Ayers Rock Resort.

Day 3: Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Alice Springs
This morning join the Uluru Sunrise, Climb or Base Tour (Y18) or the Uluru Sunrise and Guided Cultural Walk (Y41). Both tours include sunrise at Uluru. The Base Tour and Guided Cultural Walk also include a visit to Mutitjulu Waterhole and the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. The first option allows time for climbing, while the second option includes a longer guided walk at the base of Uluru. This afternoon join the coach for your return journey to Alice Springs.
Accommodation: Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge (B), Aurora Alice Springs (R), Crowne Plaza (S) or Chifley Alice Springs Resort, River Gum Rooms (F), Alice Springs.

Day 4: Alice Springs
Your tour concludes today in Alice Springs. A wide range of Alice Springs Day Tours and Experiences to Remember can be undetaken. The Ghan passengers can re-commence their train journey today.

Departs: Daily 2.00pm from Alice Springs
Concludes: In Alice Springs