Holiday Overview
The Red Centre can be found in the southern part of the Northern Territory right at the heart of Australia and deep in the outback. The vast scale of this area is almost hard to imagine as it stretches into the distance and past. It’s home to the ancient aboriginal site of Ayers Rock, the well-known Kings Canyon at the western end of the George Gill Range in Watarrka National Park and Alice Springs. This area isn’t just about natural wonders it is also the home to fully working cattle ranches.
Start Alice Springs End Ayers Rock (and vice versa)
6 nights / 7 Days
States visited: Northern Territory
Highlights;
The ancient site of Ayers Rock
Sunrise over Kings Canyon
Visit a working cattle station spread over a million acres
Excludes : International & Domestic flights
Ancient Red Centre Revealed Fly Drive Holiday includes:
- 1 night accommodation Alice Springs
- 6 Days Car hire, Fully Inclusive, Unlimited Kilometres, Zero Excess & GPS
- 2 nights accommodation Kings Canyon
- 1 night accommodation Curtin Springs
- 2 nights accommodation Ayers Rock
Day 1 - Alice Springs
Arrive in Alice and collect your car. The rest of the day is at leisure, perhaps visit the famous Telegraph Station or Royal Flying Doctor Service
Featured accommodation
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Day 2 - Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
Early risers can take advantage of an optional Ballooning sunrise excursion, a unique way to appreciate the epic vastness of the red centre. Drive on to Kings Canyon through the iconic unworldly red dust.
Featured accommodation
Kings Canyon Resort & Holiday Park
Day 3 - Kings Canyon
Enjoy a full day to enjoy the scenic delights of Kings Canyon, the energetic will be rewarded by a hike to the top of the Rim Walk for a panoramic view
Featured accommodation
Kings Canyon Resort & Holiday Park
Day 4 - Kings Canyon to Curtin Springs
Continue to Curtin Springs and spend the night in a working cattle station, that covers over 1,000,000 acres, a truly authentic outback experience
Day 5 - Curtin Springs to Ayers Rock
Arrive in Ayers Rock and marvel at one of Australia’s most idiosyncratic sights. Perhaps enjoy an optional outdoor dining experience
Featured accommodation
The Lost Camel Hotel - Ayers Rock Resort
Enhance your experience
Sails in the Desert
Day 6 - Ayers Rock
Spend a full day exploring this ancient site. There are many optional excursions available, (please ask your consultant for details), get a better understanding of the local indigenous people, marvel at the mysterious formations of Kata Tjuta, cycle around the base of Uluru, or indulge in a once in a lifetime helicopter tour.
Featured accommodation
The Lost Camel Hotel - Ayers Rock Resort
Enhance your experience
Sails in the Desert
Day 7 - Depart Ayers Rock
Return your hire car at Ayers Rock airport for your onward flight.
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters Holidays
Nestled at the foot of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs, the 4.5-star Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters offers rooms with a balcony or patio. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a heated pool, a spa bath and a 24-hour health and fitness centre.
Kings Canyon Resort & Holiday Park Holidays
Situated between Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, Kings Canyon Resort offers 2 restaurants, 2 swimming pools, and a petrol station. It features outback campground rooms and a unique outdoor dining experience.
Curtin Springs Station, Northern Territory Holidays
Curtin Springs is over one million acres in size. Furthermore, it stands as a testament to the passion and commitment Peter, Ashley and Lyndee Severin have made to the pastoral and tourism industries of Central Australia.
The Lost Camel Hotel
The Lost Camel Hotel is a contemporary and fun, boutique-style hotel conveniently located in the heart of Ayers Rock Resort, only 20 minutes from Uluru. Furnished in a stylish mix of Aboriginal and urban themes, The Lost Camel adds a unique and surprisingly edgy accommodation option to the collection of hotels at the Resort.
Sails in the Desert, Uluru (Ayers Rock) Holidays
Perfectly positioned to make the most of the Australian outback, Sails in the Desert is just a 5-minute walk from the Uluru (Ayers Rock) lookout and is a great spot to take in the desert sunrise or sunset. The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a relaxing day spa.
Image Gallery
Field of light
Ayers Rock
Kings Canyon
Curtin Springs Station
Alice Springs
Alice Springs
Kings Canyon
Ayers Rock
Kata Tjuta
Alice Springs
Red Centre
Field of light
Ayers Rock
Kings Canyon
Curtin Springs Station
Alice Springs
Alice Springs
Kings Canyon
Ayers Rock
Kata Tjuta
Alice Springs
Red Centre
Australia Stopovers
Australia is on the other side of the world, making it really easy to include stopovers as part of your perfect itinerary. Stopover experiences can enhance or contrast with your Australian journey, so if you are looking to see the delights of Dubai, the shops of Singapore, the bustle of Bangkok, the neon of New York or the cuisine of Capetown, just let us know...
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