ULURU

( AYERS ROCK ) AND THE RED CENTRE / Australia

Taking its name from the brilliant red soil found in the area , Australia ’ s Red Centre is the heart of the nation ’ s outback and home to the famous monolith , Uluru , and the historic town of Alice Springs . Rich in aboriginal culture and history , the area ’ s highlights include Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park , Kings Canyon and the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges .

Top Springs Daly Waters

Barrow Creek

Kings Canyon Palm Valley

Uluru

Docker River Kulgera

Alice Springs

Urandangi Kynuna

Winton

Queensland

Bedourie Longrea

Jundah

Finke Birdsville

Windor

Marla Bore Oodnadatta

Qu

Coober Pedy

Innamincka

South Australia

Uluru-Kata Tjuta

A World Heritage-listed area , Uluru-Kata Tjuta is Anangu land . Travelling around Uluru-Kata Tjuta is an awe-inspiring experience . Discover ancient rock formations such as Uluru , the largest monolith in the world , aboriginal history and culture and endemic wildlife . Observing sunrise and sunset when the rocks change colour is one of the highlights .

Kings Canyon

Spectacular Kings Canyon is the deepest gorge in the Red Centre with waterholes which never completely dry up . Rich growth springs up from the canyon floor , including palms of ancient biological origin . Highlights around the canyon rim include the tropical pools of the Garden of Eden and beehive rock formations called the Lost City .

MacDonnell Ranges

The East and West MacDonnell Ranges stretch for hundreds of kilometres on both sides of Alice Springs . The traditional owners , the Arrernte people , believe giant caterpillars called the Yeperenye became the Ranges . Juxtaposed against blue sky and red earth , the mountains are resplendent with gorges , waterholes and colourful flora and fauna .

Alice Springs

Situated in the geographic centre of Australia , Alice Springs was established by the early explorers as the gateway to Central Australia . The pioneering town is the departure point for exploring the outback including aboriginal sites and national parks . Authentic aboriginal art galleries and cultural centres are a feature of the town .

4 Day Uluru , Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Guided

This four-day journey highlights the unique natural sights and sounds of the Australian outback including Uluru ( Ayers Rock ), The Olgas and Kings Canyon .

Enjoy the remarkable changing colours of Uluru as the sun rises or sets over the desert landscape . Join a guide and explore this World Heritage-listed area on a two- to three-hour walk , discovering ancient rock formations , aboriginal history and culture .

Package includes : 3 nights of accommodation , Sounds of Silence Dinner , return airport transfers , Kata Tjuta sunset tour , Uluru sunrise walk , Kings Canyon day tour .

Experience an Australian BBQ dinner including kangaroo meat as a unique option . Climb around the rim of Kings Canyon and enjoy the stunning views of Watarrka National Park .

ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.