Uluru & Kings Canyon holiday
| country: | Australia |
| location: | Northern Territory, Uluru |
| trip type: | Moderate walking holidays |
| departures: | Departs most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays per month throughout the year |
| price: | From £460 (4 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Uluru & Kings Canyon holiday
Central Australia is a rugged land of Dreamtime legends, endless vistas and immense beauty. Our exploration of this primeval territory takes in Indigenous history and culture topped with a large dose of wonder. Discover the legends of the multihued monolith Uluru and marvel at the pristine beauty of Kings Canyon. Along the way, experience camping in the Australian outback in spacious, permanent safari tents . The heritage and splendour of this ancient land will live on in your reveries long after the trip has ended.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Alice Springs/Uluru (Ayers Rock). Flanked by rugged hills and ridges, Alice Springs is the gateway to Central Australia. Astounding Uluru awaits with its ever-changing hues. Explore its base and discover ancient rock art and waterholes that bring life to the surrounding desert. A cultural centre reveals local Indigenous beliefs and their relationship to Uluru. In the evening, enjoy sunset views of the monolithic rock. |
| Day 2: | Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)/Kings Creek Station. Hike through winding gorges and past sandstone domes in the Valley Of The Winds before swapping stories and campfire songs at a remote cattle station bush camp. Be mesmerised by thousands of twinkling stars. |
| Day 3: | Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon)/Wallace Rockhole. Hike between sheer cliffs and diverse plant species at Watarrka then take a refreshing dip in the Garden of Eden rockpool. Head on to Wallace Rockhole Aboriginal community for an unforgettable evening. |
| Day 4: | Western MacDonnell Ranges/Alice Springs. Visit Wallace Rockhole's ancient rock paintings and carvings. There's also an opportunity to learn the techniques behind traditional dot painting. Travel to the Western MacDonnell Ranges to explore Standley Chasm and Simpson Gap. Enjoy a picnic in the beautiful surroundings, and perhaps take a hike to spot rock wallabies. Say goodbye to new friends back in the outback town of Alice Springs, perhaps over a cold beer or delicious kangaroo steak. |
small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places! (more) highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
award winner
This tourism business won an Award in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. The central tenet of the Awards, in which winners are nominated by tourists, is that all types of tourism – from niche to mainstream – can and should be operated in a way that respects and benefits destinations and local people.
how this holiday makes a difference
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During our trip, our group leaders take active steps to ensure our groups behave in an environmentally responsible manner, such as sticking to established trails, not leaving anything behind and not removing any plants. They are also always eager to share information about their country and culture.
Our local partners in Central Australia are committed to preserving the fragile desert environment and are well versed in ways of minimising the impact of activities such as driving through remote areas and camping in the bush. Before travellers are taken to Uluru, they learn about the indigenous culture of the area at the Interpretive Centre and are encouraged to not climb the rock but to walk at the base in line with requests by the traditional owners. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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