Christine Snelson review 3 Mar 2010
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We had a superb experience with our tour around Uluru and the region. The staff ensured our wellbeing, comfort and safety throughout the trip. Food was excellent, very tasty and plentiful. Very informative about aboriginal culture.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Thoroughly recommend the tour company, all advice given proved to be very sound. Good footwear a must for the hikes.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
I think that as far as possible this was the case and all efforts were made to reduce impact. We were well informed by the guide about various issues relating to the environment whilst on tour. We were also made aware of local customs and traditions and the importance of respecting these requests.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Superb!
Penny Le Couteur review 16 Jul 2010
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
As an Australian, I learned nothing about Aborigines when I was at school. All my adult life I have felt that I should better understand Aboriginal culture and history.
For the past few years, my partner and I have decided to spend our holidays in Australia and we have visited the Kimberley, the top end and Arnhem land and now I have come to Uluru. In all those places, we have sought out tours with aboriginal guides, and have been privileged to have aboriginal people share their way of life, how they lived with in the environment, culture and history with us as they showed us special and beautiful places.
I now feel that I have started to have a glimmer of understanding and insight into what life was like for aboriginal people before white people came and changed it forever. Your use of your own language, which seemed awkward at first, was a wonderful demonstration of your ancient and continuing culture.
Thank you for sharing with us so generously. Understanding my own country better is important to me, and you have made a big contribution. It has also helped me to better understand the impact of white settlement.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
You will want to do more walking around the base of the rock and also spend more time at the cultural centre.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes - see comments above
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Fantastic
