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    10 Days Highlights of Central Australia from $6,505pp $3,799pp after Getaway Cash travel credits:
    • Flights to Alice Springs (return from Uluru)
    • 5 nights Alice Springs
    • 4 nights Uluru (Ayers Rock)
    • All Gold standard accommodation
    • Sounds of Silence dinner
    • Field of Light experience
    • Tours including Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Palm Valley
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    Trip Highlights

    Fly into Ayers Rock airport, explore the iconic outback city of Alice Springs, discover Uluru and Kata Tjuta and experience local indigenous culture. Visit the magnificent Kings Canyon, West Macdonnell Ranges and immerse yourself in some of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes.

    Enjoy these highlights*:

    • Be introduced to the outback with "A Town Like Alice" afternoon tour
    • See the spectacular West Macdonnell Ranges
    • Visit Finke Gorge National Park and Palm Valley
    • See a glorious and breath-taking sunrise over Uluru from the perfect viewing position
    • Watch as dawn breaks over Uluru
    • Experience the unique "Sounds of Silence" dinner
    • Learn about aboriginal culture and history in the Circle of Sand with a local Aboriginal storyteller
    • Visit Kings Canyon and do a sunset tour of Kata Tjuta sacred site
    • Experience the outback's strange, almost mystical allure
    • Discover the "Field of Light" on a self-guided tour

    * Various itinerary options are available. See full itinerary for details. Package price varies according to season and departure city.

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    Inclusions

    "There's something about this place, an intangible call that defies easy explanation, something spiritual that echoes through so many moments out here."

    "We've arrived back safely after a thoroughly enjoyable trip where all the arrangements ran like clockwork, for which we want to thank you and your team, especially Skye. We'd have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone who asks. Kind regards and thanks again." Irene and Blake S.

    This is a first-class travel itinerary that's fully flexible. Want more or fewer days or you want to include a special destination or activity? No problem, we’ll customise a travel plan for you.

    Package inclusions:

    • Flight to Alice Springs returning from Uluru (Ayers Rock)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • 5 nights' Gold standard accommodation in Alice Springs
    • 4 nights' Gold standard accommodation at Ayers Rock
    • West Macdonnell Ranges full-day tour
    • Palm Valley full-day 4x4 tour
    • Bus transfer from Alice Springs to Uluru
    • Uluru sunrise tour
    • "Sounds of Silence" dinner
    • Self-guided walk through "Field of Light" after dark
    • Free activities in and around Ayers Rock Resort
    • Free aboriginal cultural experience
    • Sunset tour of Kata Tjuta ("The Olgas")
    • Kings Canyon tour

    All packages include:

    • Lonely Planet guide for Central Australia
    • No fees to alter the itinerary (you just pay for the adjusted itinerary)
    • Extra nights at industry wholesale price (using GCash travel credits)
    • Google Drive folder with soft copies of all travel documents
    • Comprehensive, printed itinerary
    • Personal travel consultant to help plan and customize your holiday
    • Option for best-in-class travel insurance at member price

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    * All prices are per-person on a twin-share basis and bookings are subject to availability. Price and deposit amount varies according to travel date. If flights are shown as included then a flight cost provision (allowance) applies and is based on travel from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Travel can be arranged from any other major centre and for any number of people. All prices shown are estimates only. A firm quote (travel plan) with payment terms will be submitted for consideration prior to agreement to proceed. Total price after member discount (using Getaway Cash travel credits and Australian Escapes Free Flights Vouchers if applicable) is generally payable as follows: Deposit on booking, balance 120 days prior to departure. Packages can be priced for families and groups on request. Standard price and full retail value comparisons are with similar packages offered elsewhere or what we estimate would be payable by a non-member for the same or similar package and may include a value we define for specialty travel agency services. Travel insurance if included is a provision only and may be declined on requestTravel insurance pricing if stated is based on comprehensive travel insurance for two travellers aged 69 years or less as at the date of departure from Australia. No recommendations or advice are given in regard to travel insurance suitability. Travel Directions Pty Ltd (t/as Australian Escapes Holiday & Travel Club) standard booking terms and conditions apply to all booking enquiries and bookings and are available here to view (or visit our website and go to either the "Booking Enquiry" or "About Us" menu item.)

    Your Itinerary

    Before your plane even lands you will be impressed with the rugged yet breathtaking landscapes. See the colors change from coastal green to the red earth of central Australia. We recommend that you select a window seat if possible...

    "Traveling's not something you're good at. It's something you do. Like Breathing." - Gayle Foreman

    DAY 1: ALICE SPRINGS (5 NIGHTS)

    Arrive at Alice Springs Airport and be picked up by the included transfer service taking you to your resort. Once checked-in we recommend that you enjoy the resort facilities just relax for the rest of the day. Dinner is available at the resort. Lassiters Casino is nearby as well for additional entertainment.

    DAY 2: ALICE SPRINGS

    Option 1: Enjoy a relaxing, slow-paced start to the day then around 1pm you'll be picked up for your introductory tour of Alice Springs.

    Option 2: Head out to spend the morning at Alice Springs Desert Park where you will witness free-flying birds at the Nature Theatre presentation and see rare and endangered animals such as the Bilby. (Optional for $69 per person).


    Alice Springs Desert Park

    "A Town Like Alice" city tour (included):

    Receive first-hand local knowledge about this unique outback city and its history. This is also a good way to get your bearings. We recommend that you take note of any shops, restaurants and galleries that you might wish to come back to later.

    • Tour through the iconic Outback town of Alice Springs
    • Quick education at the world-famous School of the Air
    • A visit to the historic & fascinating Telegraph Station
    • Encounters with unique Central Australian reptiles
    • Magnificent views of the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill

    DAY 3: ALICE SPRINGS - WEST MACDONNELL RANGES

    West MacDonnell Ranges tour:

    Today you will be collected from your hotel early in the morning for an unimaginable day exploring the West MacDonnell Ranges with its exquisite landscapes. Immerse yourself in the scenery of red rocky ranges that reach up to the sky, gorges and bottomless waterholes that will blow your mind before being returned to your Alice Springs Accommodation.

    • Epic views of the fiery red walls of the MacDonnell Ranges
    • Scenic walks through picturesque Simpsons Gap & Ochre Pits
    • Morning tea at Standley Chasm & lunch at Ormiston Gorge
    • Chance to swim at the Ellery Creek Big Hole in warmer months
    • Mountain ranges drenched in warm sunset colours at night

    DAY 4: ALICE SPRINGS (FREE DAY)

    With your full day tour yesterday and another tomorrow, we recommend that you get enough rest so that you don’t find yourself needing a holiday from your holiday. If you feel as though you are well rested or just want to get the most out of your time here then you can always head into town to explore the local galleries, restaurants, gift shops and other attractions like the Desert Park. The resort pool is a great place to be if it's hot.


    Admire and buy original artworks directly with the artists

    Tip 1: There is a wonderful Vietnamese Restaurant called TINH & LAN just out of town. It would be about a 15min taxi trip, and it is only open on selected days of the week, but it's worth the drive if you like Vietnamese food.

    Tip 2: If visiting the town keep your eyes open for art being sold on the streets. Refer to your Lonely Planet guide for additional things to see and do.

    DAY 5: ALICE SPRINGS - PALM VALLEY

    Palm Valley tour:

    Today you will be picked-up from your hotel early in the morning for a day of 4x4 adventuring into the desert.


    The Finke River - Palm Valley

    Admire the Aboriginal art collection at Hermannsburg, see spectacular rock formations by the Finke River, and check out prehistoric relic plants in the desert oasis of Palm Valley on this full-day tour before being returned to your Alice Springs Accommodation.

    • Adventurous 4-wheel-drive tour around Alice Springs
    • Watercolour paintings in the Aboriginal town of Hermannsburg
    • Unique sandstone formations & rare, prehistoric relic plants
    • Shifting colours & afternoon light at the MacDonnell Range
    • Tasty picnic lunch amid Finke Gorge's primordial landscape

    DAY 6: ALICE SPRINGS - ULURU (4 NIGHTS)

    Today you'll head off on a bus trip to Uluru. It's all part of the experience. Pick-up is from your hotel and the trip takes about 6 hours. You'll arrive at Ayers Rock Resort where you'll check into your comfortable room and relax for the the rest of the afternoon.

    "Field of Light" evening:

    This evening, take a self-guided walk through "Field of Light". As far as the eye can see gentle rhythms of colour light up the desert.


    Field of Light, the breathtaking 50,000 light display in the desert

    By celebrated artist Bruce Munro the Field of Light exhibition, named "looking at lots of beautiful lights" in local Pitjantjatjara covers an area larger than seven football fields. It is described as a fantasy garden of 50,000 spindles of light, the stems breathing and swaying through a desert spectrum of ochre, deep violet, blue and gentle white.

    Indigenous Culture:

    If wildlife animates the Australian outback, it is the Indigenous population of the Northern Territory (NT) that gives it soul. These are a people whose lives remain inextricably tied to a land that their people have inhabited for millennia. And, unlike elsewhere in Australia, in the NT it's relatively easy to cross the cultural frontier and meet Indigenous Australians on their terms: it could happen on an intimate exploration of country led by an Indigenous guide, in quiet conversation with artists at work in one of the NT's many art centres, or in the timeless rituals and ceremonies of a festival.

    This afternoon you can relax by the pool or avail yourself of some of the free cultural activities happening around the resort. Perhaps you could visit the camel farm or book a camel tour. You might also wish to venture to the small shopping village of Yulara where you will often find indigenous paintings being sold (we recommend buying them directly rather than from the overpriced art galleries) as well as a small take-away shop, gift store and supermarket.

    DAY 7: ULURU (AYERS ROCK)

    Uluru sunrise tour:

    Wake up early and be collected by your local tour guide before the sun is even in the sky. On your way to the highlight of this destination you will stop at a viewing location to see the sunrise and watch the changing colours of Uluru, the surrounding landscapes and the incredible desert skies that stretch from horizon to horizon. Then continue to Uluru and explore the rock itself.


    Uluru Sunrise

    This is an experience like no other and cannot be put into words (you’ll see what we mean when you get there).

    • Glorious & breath-taking sunrise over Uluru
    • Outback picnic breakfast as you watch the dawn break
    • Anangu legends & creation stories at Mutitjulu Waterhole
    • Scenic drive around Uluru's base with guidance from an expert
    • Captivating stories of the ancient Mala people
    • Uluru base walk optional tour is available

    "Sounds of Silence" dinner:

    Once you have returned to your hotel, you might wish to relax for the afternoon or again explore some of the free-time activities. Then tonight you'll be whisked off to a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience.

    Entered into the Australian Tourism Hall of Fame, Sounds of Silence offers the best of the Red Centre distilled into four magical hours. An evening of dining under the sparkling outback sky.


    Sounds of Silence dinner

    Your Sounds of Silence experience begins with canapes and chilled sparkling wine upon a dune top overlooking the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the sun sets and darkness falls, listen to the sound of a didgeridoo before moving to the dining area. Meet and join other travellers for a sumptuous, three-course, bush tucker-inspired buffet menu.

    • Outback style canapes
    • A three-course bush tucker inspired buffet
    • Didgeridoo performance
    • A guided tour of the night sky
    • Return transfers

    DAY 8: AYERS ROCK - KINGS CANYON

    Kings Canyon tour:

    You’ll get a sense of the remoteness of outback Australia as you travel to Kings Canyon. Located in the heart of Watarrka National Park, it lies in an ancient Australian landscape that is sacred ground for the Ulpanyali and Lilla people.


    Kings Canyon

    The Rim Walk is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The climb up a 100-metre cliff face reveals views of sandstone walls, grottos, chasms and cliffs. Or, for something more relaxing, set off on a two-kilometre stroll along the creek bed that leads to impressive views of the canyon rim.

    • Travel to Kings Canyon stopping for the included breakfast at Kings Creek Station
    • Climb to the rim of the canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park.
    • Circuit walk (requires good level of fitness) or shorter walk to the canyon floor.
    • Return to Ayers Rock Resort

    DAY 9: KATA TJUTA (THE OLGAS)

    You have a chance to sleep in today and take in some relaxed, free-time activities before you head off to Kata Tjuta and the Valley of the Winds.

    Kata Tjuta afternoon and sunset tour:

    Some say this is equally as impressive as Uluru. Learn about the history and walk through the rocks before heading to a viewing location to again watch the incredible effect the sun has on the scenery and rocks around you as it sets into the distance. We recommend that you get plenty of rest for tomorrow.

    • Opportunity to watch Kata Tjuta change colour as the sun sets
    • Discovery of 36 rock domes that date back 500 million years
    • A sip of superb Australian wine & canapes from your lookout
    • Exploration of the site's spiritual and geological relevance

    DAY 10: RETURN HOME

    By this time you'll have experienced the best of Central Australia. Now it’s time to say goodbye to Uluru and be collected by your airport shuttle transport before flying home.

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