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This 7-day outback adventure tour through the Australian outback is rated by most passengers as one of the best experiences of their lives.
This amazing adventure from Uluru to Adelaide takes us to some amazing sites: Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Kings Canyon in Wattarka National Park, West Macdonnell Ranges, Flinders Ranges, Oodnadatta Track, William Creek, Lake Eyre, the Painted Desert and the opal mining town of Coober Pedy.
Includes
- Camping in Swags under the stars
- Air-conditioned 4WD Vehicles
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Sleep Underground at Coober Pedy
- Real Outback camping adventure
- Knowledgable & Experienced Guide
- All Camping Equipment
- Vegetarians OK
- Flinders Ranges National Park
- Uluru National Park
- Coober Pedy
- Oodnadatta Track
- Trip length: 8 Days
- Group size: Max 20
- Start: Uluru
- End: Adelaide
- Vehicle: Airconditoned 4WD Mini Bus
- Sleep: Real bush camping
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Itinerary
See MapDay 1: Yulara & Uluru Sunset (Sunday)
Your eight-day adventure begins at 2 pm, where you’ll meet your Storyteller Guide in front of the Desert Gardens Hotel. After a meet and greet, visit the Cultural Centre in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to soak up its mesmerising natural beauty and rich culture. Uluru and Kata Tjuta both hold great spiritual significance as they are places where many creation stories converge.
Many of these stories are kept secret from outsiders however, you’ll learn a little about the local Anangu culture and appreciate the beauty of their land through exhibits and free presentations with Anangu and park rangers.
After setting up camp this evening, head to a viewing platform to experience the famous changing colours of the magical Uluru at sunset. This is a great time to contemplate the vastness of the desert. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers over our first campfire dinner. And roll out your Aussie swag for the first time underneath a sky full of sparkling stars.
Today we only drive around 60 km.
* For those passengers who wish to book a bus transfer from Alice Springs to Yulara, please see the Know Before You Go information below.
Accommodation
Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground
Meals Included
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Day 2: Uluru (Monday)
Rising early, breathe deep and soak up the serenity of a sunrise over Uluru. As the sunlight plays with the landscape, the rock formations change colour before your eyes. Next, it’s time to get close to Uluru, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. At 348 metres high and some 550 million years old, feel a powerful presence the moment you set eyes on it.
A guided 10 km Uluru base walk is your best opportunity to connect with the rock and learn its stories. Relax beside tranquil waterholes, take a break under a magnificent Sheoak tree and peer into hidden caves.
After lunch, return to camp for some free time. Relax by the pool or engage in some of the activities at Ayers Rock Resort, such as a didgeridoo performance, a guided garden walk or discovering artefacts at the museum. Enjoy a tasty dinner at camp tonight.
Today we only drive around 50 km. You may walk up to 10 km today if you do the full Uluru base-walk. However, shorter Uluru walks are available.
Accommodation
Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground
Meals Included
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Day 3: Yulara to Kings Canyon / Watarrka (Tuesday)
This morning, we depart Yulara and make our way towards Watarrka National Park and Kings Canyon. But first, it’s time for another untamed moment as Kata Tjuta materialises before you. Rising 546 metres above the ground, this sacred site is a defining feature of the Red Centre. Translating to the Pitjantjatjara word for ‘Many Heads’, the site’s ridges and ravines are closely connected with numerous Indigenous creation-time stories.
Embark on the Valley of the Winds guided walk for a moment in nature you will never forget. A sanctuary for plants and animals, including wallabies and gorgeous wildflowers, we’ll wander along the narrow creek valley between two of Kata Tjuta’s largest domes.
After a lunch stop, travel to Kings Creek, where we will enjoy the one-hour Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience. Learn about areas of importance for the Luritja and Pertame (Southern Arrernte) people as they share stories about bush tucker and art. This afternoon, arrive at our camp at Kings Creek Station and enjoy some chill time before dinner at your leisure.
Today you will cover about 325 km.
Accommodation
Swag camping at Kings Creek Station
Meals Included
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Day 4: Kings Canyon to Coober Pedy (Wednesday)
It’s an early start this morning for the spellbinding Kings Canyon Rim Walk, which is guaranteed to be one of the most magical experiences of your life. With its 300-metre-high sandstone walls, hidden waterholes, fern forests, chasms, canyons and caverns, Watarrka National Park is central Australia’s answer to an oasis.
Take in the 360-degree views and journey through Priscilla’s Crack, made famous by the classic Australian movie Priscilla Queen of the Desert. From there, see the sandstone domes known as the Lost City and the lush greenery and watering hole of the aptly named Garden of Eden.
Rest your legs and settle in for a long drive today as we travel across the Northern Territory and South Australian border. There are plenty of stops along the way before we arrive in Coober Pedy, ‘The Opal Capital of the World’. Due to scorching temperatures, most of the town is underground, with residents living in cave-like houses carved into the hillsides.
Tonight, you will stay in a unique underground bunkhouse and have some free time to explore and grab dinner at one of the many eateries. It’s big numbers today, covering approximately 760 km.
Accommodation
Umoona Opal Mine – underground bunk, multi-share
Meals Included
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Day 5: Coober Pedy to Ikara–Flinders Ranges
Opals, Outback Roads & Starry Skies
After breakfast, dive into the underground world of Coober Pedy with a visit to the Old Timers Mine. Discover how these precious stones are formed, and try your luck at noodling – fossicking through red dust for opal fragments. You never know what might turn up.
We then hit the road, travelling through vast outback country and lunar-like landscapes. Along the way, we’ll stop for lunch in one of South Australia’s quirky outback towns. By late afternoon, we arrive at Warren Gorge, set in the heart of the Ikara–Flinders Ranges. This ancient mountain range is known for its dramatic geology, rich First Nations history, and rare wildlife, including the elusive yellow-footed rock wallaby.
After setting up camp, enjoy a delicious dinner cooked by your guide, then kick back and look up. The Flinders Ranges are famous for their crystal-clear skies and dazzling starscapes. Roll out your swag and fall asleep under the Milky Way, surrounded by the timeless energy of this extraordinary landscape.
Accommodation
Swag camping at Warren Gorge (toilets available, no showers)
Meals Included
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Day 6: Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park (Friday)
Red Cliffs, Rock Wallabies & Yura Country
Wake up in the rugged beauty of Warren Gorge, where today’s first adventure begins with a hike through a landscape rich in colour, texture, and life. The 5 km Warren Gorge Loop Trail winds through towering orange cliffs and ancient cypress pines, with lookouts like Smoke-Oh offering sweeping views over the surrounding ranges.
After the hike, we roll into Hawker, a small outback town with big artistic flair. You’ll have free time to grab lunch and check out the Jeff Morgan Gallery, home to massive panoramic artworks that bring the outback to life in vivid colour.
Later, lace up for the Wangara Lookout Hike (7 km return), starting at the visitor centre. The trail leads through Pound Gap, flanked by towering river red gums, and past the historic Hills Homestead before ascending to the lookout. If you make it to the top platform, the panoramic views over Wilpena Pound are more than worth the effort.
As the sun dips and shadows stretch across the ranges, we arrive at Wilpena Pound, our base for the night. Join a Welcome to Country with a local Yura guide, sharing stories first spoken in Yura Ngawarla, then brought to life in English. Enjoy a relaxed camp dinner and take in the night sky. You’re sleeping beneath a certified Dark Sky Reserve, where the stars promise to put on a show.
Accommodation:
Swag camping with amenities at Discovery Parks Wilpena Pound
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Ikara–Flinders Ranges to Adelaide (Saturday)
Creation Stories & Wine Country Roads
After one last breakfast together, we roll up our swags and set out on the Arkaroo Rock Trail, a short but powerful walk with sweeping views over the Chace Range. This site holds deep cultural significance for the Adnyamathanha people and features ancient rock art depicting parts of the Yura Muda (Dreaming) creation story of Ikara. It’s a moment to reflect on the stories that have shaped this land for thousands of years.
We then make our way south to the historic railway town of Quorn, where you can pick up lunch. Once a bustling hub for steam trains, Quorn is now renowned for its vintage railway and movie-star past. It has been the backdrop for films such as The Water Diviner and Wolf Creek. Keep an eye out, you might recognise a scene or two.
As the outback fades into farmland, we roll through the scenic Clare Valley wine region, known for its vineyards and rolling hills, before arriving back in Adelaide around 7:00 pm, where your adventure comes to a close.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Distance Travelled:
Approx. 500 km
