Outback safari 1

You will fly from Brisbane into Alice Springs. If you live outside of the Brisbane / Gold Coast / Sunshine Coast area, we will book your flights from your nearest regional airport. Today, we visit Alice Springs Desert Park and Zoo—make sure you see the bird show!

On the way to our campsite, we stop at Anzac Hill, overlooking Alice Springs and views out to the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges.

Your safari driver will demonstrate the tent set up and dismantle routine—watch carefully as you will be expected to do this with your own tent. Your holiday adventure program ​s​upervisors will go through the safari rules, rosters and what to expect on tour.

This evening, we enjoy a private visit from the Reptile Centre and experience bearded dragons, frill neck lizards and large pythons up close and personal. A perfect opportunity for a few unique photos!​

Meals included: Dinner

This morning, we visit Uluru for a guided base walk to hear about the history of the rock and the Indigenous Australian people.

We respect their cultural beliefs that this is a sacred site. Time to visit the Cultural Centre and learn about the history of the local Mobs (tribes) and Clans, the Dreamtime and sacred ceremonies.

We return to camp for lunch before heading off to visit Kata Tjuta this afternoon—even larger and, some say, more brooding than Uluru!

Walk to the lookout and marvel at the imposing domes before returning to camp.​

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Early rise this morning to explore Kings Canyon. The sheer walls of the Canyon rise up 270 metres, making i​t the deepest gorge in Central Australia.

All students must have 2 litres of water to do the walk. If you have reasonable fitness, you can walk to the rim of the canyon which offers spectacular views over the ‘Lost City’ and ‘Garden of Eden’.

Or, you can walk the base of the canyon and look up at the spectacular cliff faces.

We take a short drive to Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience and Tours. The tour covers Aboriginal bush medicine use, plant and bird knowledge, Aboriginal dot painting, weapon making (including spears and boomerangs), Clapping Stick​ making, bush tucker gathered seasonally and organic seeds used for jewellery making.

After a busy morning, we head to Alice Springs for a well deserved rest on our last night.​

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner