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Adventure Tours Australia
4 Day 4WD Red Centre Safari Tour
Departs Alice Springs or Ayers Rock and Finishes at Alice Springs
(Tour Code: ATA089/AR4)

A 4 day camping tour to the centre 3 main tourist icon's and more all in 4 days - Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Aboriginal Culture, Kings Canyon, Palm Valley, Mereenie Track, Gosse Bluff, Western MacDonnell Ranges.

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As a valued offical licensed agent Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals (www.uluru4tours.com) offer tours from Adventure Tours Australia an award winning company specialising in active, small group safaris for the adventurous traveller.We offer an extensive range of tours here exploring the highlights and hidden delights of Australia. Our tours are nature-based with the emphasis on the unique scenery, wildlife and Aboriginal culture of each area and they cater for everyone from the fit and adventurous who want to get off the beaten track to those who prefer the sound of ‘soft adventure’ and more comfortable facilities!

Tour Prices


1st April 2006 - 31st March 2007

Adult: $AU595 $AU25 park entrance fee
Child: $AU595 (8-12yrs old) . Not recommended for children under 8.
All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) - Based on per person basis.
Plus AUD$10 Fuel Levy
Child Policy Children 0-7 unable to travel, Children 8 -12 years
Discounts
Specials: Book a tour from us from this site during 2006 and receive a 5% earlybird discount
Day Departs Daily
Depart From Pick up from Alice Springs at 06.30am or Daily Ayers Rock Resort at 1.45pm (after lunch) from Desert Gardens
Notes:
* This tour can be booked for a pick up at Ayers Rock Resort with advance notice but must finish in Alice Springs.
* Flight must arrive before 1.30pm to connect with Yulara
Airport shuttle to Desert Gardens Hotel.
Duration: 4 Days
Tour Finishes Alice Springs 6.00-7.00pm
Max People 16 passengers
Vehicle
Toyota Coaster mini-bus - (max 22 seats) or Mitsubishi Rosa mini-bus (max 24 seats) - front facing air-conditioned vehicle
4WD Mitsubishi or Isuzu- 16, 17 or 20 seats front facing air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation
Standard Camping:
Permanent Campsites - have permanently erected tents (multi-share), permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits, screened eating areas, share showers and toilets.
Suitability
Hikes up to 6-8kms per day.
What to Bring

Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $15)

What's Included Experienced tour guide, all meals as indicated, accommodation transfers, permanent campsites with twin share tents, camping fees and equipement.
Not Included $25 park entrance fee
Trip Highlights Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Kings Canyon, Aboriginal Culture, Mereenie Track, Gosse Bluff, Glen Helen, Palm Valley,Western MacDonnell Ranges
Conditions General Information and conditions of travel Itinerary may vary and/or attractions substituted due to seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements
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Group Around Fire
Ormiston Gorge
4WD off the  beaten track

Day 1 - Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta & Uluru
Ride a camel this morning at the Outback Camel Farm (at own expense) and then continue on through theremote outback of the Red Centre to Uluru (Ayers Rock). After lunch, we set out to explore the wonder of Kata Tjuta (Olgas) on a guided interpretive walk through the Valley of the Winds returning in time to view the desert sun set over Uluru. After dinner curl up under the millions of stars in an authentic Aussie bedroll (swag) at our permanent campsite at Ayers Rock Resort. (LD)

Day 2 - Uluru to Kings Canyon
An early start is required to view the magical Uluru sunrise. Absorb the early morning wonder on a 9.4km walk around the base of Uluru or if you prefer, tackle the climb. Enjoy a guided interpretive walk exploring mysterious rock formations and Aboriginal art sites followed by a visit to the Cultural Centre. After lunch we depart for Kings Canyon, where we enjoy a delicious camp oven dinner and overnight at our permanent campsite at Kings Canyon Resort. (BLD)

Kings Canyon Campsite
Serving dinner on tour
Perrenti @ Kings Canyon

Day 3 - Kings Canyon to Glen Helen
Climb and explore Kings Canyon viewing the impressive formations of the 'Amphitheatre', 'Lost City', picturesque 'Garden of Eden' and the breathtaking North and South Walls. After lunch, we travel along the famous Mereenie Loop Track, sighting Gosse Bluff (a meteorite crater believed to be over 130 million years old) and the home of renowned Aboriginal artist Albert Namitjira as we travel towards Glen Helen. We spend tonight in our permanent campsite at Glen Helen, nestled in the western end of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. (BLD)

Day 4 - Glen Helen to Alice Springs
This morning we explore picturesque Ormiston Gorge before engaging '4WD' as we travel along the ancient track of the Finke River into Palm Valley and Cycad Gorge. We spend most of the day exploring Palm Valley, the site of an in-land sea in prehistoric times and home to one of the rarest trees in the world, tropical palm Livistonia Mariae. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Western MacDonnell Ranges as we journey back to Alice Springs. (BL)

NOTES:
* Tour may commence in either Alice Springs or Uluru, however, must finish in Alice Springs
* Flights must arrive at Yulara Airport before 1:30pm to connect with the Yulara Airport Shuttle to Desert Gardens Hotel
* Itinerary may vary and/or attractions substituted due to seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements
* Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day prior to travel by calling the number supplied on your Eticket.
* Sometimes we have to combine with an AR3 and only do the last 1.5 days in a 4WD. In such a circumstance we would cap the trip at 16. This would be a rare circumstance for the combo but we reserve the right to operationally in cases of low numbers booked as an AR4.

   
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. A World Heritage Living Cultural Landscape. This image supplied by Adventure  Tours. This image is shown in the promotion of the Aboriginal Cultural landscape
App guide line map only
Kings Canyon on the North Wall

THE ADVENTURE TOUR DIFFERENCE

  • Scheluded tours operate.
  • As the Northern Territory's leading small group safari company, we run tours to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park.
  • From the tropical Top End to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife - our experienced guides will help you discover the best of this unique and special state.
  • Adventure Tours Australia are an award winning company specialising in active, small group safaris for the adventurous traveller.
  • We offer an extensive range of tours exploring the highlights and hidden delights of the Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and Tropical North Queensland.
  • Our tours are nature-based with the emphasis on the unique scenery, wildlife and Aboriginal culture of each area and they cater for everyone from the fit and adventurous who want to get off the beaten track to those who prefer the sound of ‘soft adventure’ and more comfortable facilities!
NOTE: Tents are shared and those travelling alone will be paired with a passenger of the same sex.
Seasons:
Climate Dry Season: (May - Oct) warm days, cool nights
Climate Monsoonal Wet: (Nov-Apr - Sept) warm days, warm nights Click here for more details
Prices Valid As Indicated: ATA-Terms. April 1st 2006 till March 31st 2007 a 10% Goods and Services Tax included
Note Itinerary:

Personal luggage is limited to an overnight bag and a day pack. Most Alice Springs accommodation will be happy to store any excess luggage you may have, some do charge a small fee. We recommend that your store valuables in the safety deposit at your Alice Springs accommodation.

National Parks:
Some activities within Australia's National parks are dependant on the weather and observance of cultural traditions, therefor itineraries are subject to change.
Note: Please note that all itineraries are a guideline only and are subject to change. .
Booking Terms
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MISSION STATEMENT

As one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari specialists "Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals (incorporating www.uluru4tours.com) , we seek out tours to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park. From the sunny tropical Top End in it's dry and spectacular wet season's to the spiritual heart of the sandy Red Centre, from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife and incredable flora - then onto Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next vacation in Australia.

Our experienced staff will help you discover the best of these unique and special tours offers across Australia with backpackers camping safaris to one day sight seeing coach trips, ecotourisim adventure camping safaris in Kakadu National Park and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru) in Northern Territory including learning about Aboriginal culture.