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Australian Pacific Touring Red Centre Discovery 5 Day Tour

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Spend 2 nights in Alice Springs to explore the town and the West MacDonnell Ranges before your adventure in the Red Center with 2 nights at the Ayers Rock Resort to discover Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (Olgas).

Itinerary

Day 1.
Alice Springs Town Tour
Two Night Stay: Alice Springs - Comfort Outback Inn (Budget), All Seasons Oasis (Standard), Crowne Plaza (First Class), Alice Springs Resort, Deluxe Rivergum Room (Deluxe)

Arrive in Alice Springs by midday and be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of this friendly outback town. Visit the historic Old Telegraph Station, the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base. Then climb Anzac Hill for spectacular views over the township and of the Todd River, which 'runs' through the town.

Day 2.
West MacDonnell Ranges, Desert Park

Departing Alice Springs, journey to the rugged but beautiful West MacDonnell National Park to explore Simpsons Gap. Continue on to the site of Angkerle (Standley Chasm) where you can take the opportunity to walk into this stunning natural feature. Marvel at the sheer vertical walls towering above you, just five metres apart. Later visit the Alice Springs Desert Park. Wander around the interactive exhibits detailing Australian desert habitats and the wildlife that lives there. At the Desert Park there's also the chance to learn more about the Indigenous history of this land. Lx1

Day 3.
Camel Farm, Mala Walk, Uluru Sunset
Two Night Stay: Ayers Rock Resort - Outback Pioneer Lodge (Budget, shared facilities), Outback Pioneer Hotel (Standard), Desert Gardens (First-Class), Sails in the Desert (Deluxe)

Depart Alice Springs, stopping at the Camel Farm en route to Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative. Join a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole followed by the Mala Walk, explore Kantju Gorge. Relax and enjoy sunset drinks while watching the spectacular light show on Uluru.

Day 4.
Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Sounds of Silence Dinner

Return to Uluru for sunrise. Enjoy a tea or coffee as the sun first casts its light on the scarred surface of the monolith. With the sun still climbing the morning sky, tour to the remarkable rock formation of Kata Tjuta and enjoy a guided walk into Walpa (Olga) Gorge. This evening, experience the Sounds of Silence dinner in the desert. Relax and savour gourmet Australian cuisine served under the outback stars. Dx1

Day 5.
Ayers Rock Resort at Leisure

Enjoy a free morning before transfer to Ayers Rock Airport.

COST
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Budget Single: $1,505 Twin: $1,130 Triple: $1,074 Standard            Single: $2,215 Twin: $1,495 Triple: $1,420

1st Class Single: $2,385 Twin: $1,580 Triple: $1,501 1st Class Upgrade Single: $2,435 Twin: $1,605 Triple: $1,525

Deluxe Single: $2,615 Twin: $1,695 Triple: $1,610 Deluxe Upgrade Single: $2,695 Twin: $1,735 Triple: $1,648

 

Departures
Departs Daily  Apr 2009 - Mar 2010

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