2 Day Safari
Palm Valley and West MacDonnell Ranges
Departs Alice Springs 6am Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
Maximum 7-14 passengers
DAY 1 (Lunch, Dinner)
The day starts early as we pick you up from your accommodation at about 5.45am to finalise ticketing and then get on the road to begin our journey.
From here we head off to travel and explore the stunning West MacDonnell Ranges. The MacDonnell ranges stretch for over 200km in length enabling us to explore some stunning gorges, refreshing waterholes and walks through a landscape unique to our part of the world. The day will be packed with information, swimming, short walks and time out to enjoy your surrounds.
Highlights included are Oak Valley Aboriginal Community, Hugh River Stock Route, Owen Springs Reserve, Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen. Be on the watch for Rock Wallabies and other fauna that use the retreat of the rugged ranges as a safe haven. At the day's end we set up our bush camp for a night under the stars situated at Oak Valley, here one of the Aboriginal Hosts will visit us and share a few tales around the campfire where dinner is cooked in true outback style.
DAY 2 (Breakfast, Lunch)
Morning is at its best just as the sun starts to rise followed with a hearty breakfast and a fresh pot of coffee. We now spend the morning checking out the sights of Oak Valley including Rock Paintings and carvings with your Aboriginal Host. After breaking camp we head off around Namatjira Drive stopping at Tyler's Pass to view Gosse Bluff (comet crater) along the way. From this point it's on towards Hermannsburg, an Historic Lutheran Mission established in 1877. On arrival at Hermannsburg we'll visit the heritage precinct+ where we can explore the historic buildings and grounds whilst enjoying a cup of tea or coffee.
Departing Hermannsburg we lock in the hubs and 4-wheel drive into Palm Valley. After lunch we'll go for a hike through this picturesque valley discovering some of its hidden treasures. After our hike it's back into the vehicle and off home to Alice Springs. We will have you back at your accommodation around 6pm.
Itinerary may change due to seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
+ Cost additional to Wayoutback fare. If visiting Standley Chasm or the Precinct at Hermannsburg, entry fee not included in fare.
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