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Outback Contrasts - 13 May 2027 to 26 Aug 2027

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Operated by Trafalgar
Tripcode: NSAUM27
Overview
Destination:
Australia
Duration:6 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Travel Period
June 2027 - August 2027
Experience Central Australia's rugged beauty on this 6-day tour with a Small Group of up to 24 travellers accompanied by an expert Driver Guide. This adventure takes you to iconic landmarks like Uluru and Kings Canyon, where you'll witness ancient rock art and immerse yourself in creation stories. Enjoy guided tours, premium accommodation, and unique experiences like a 5-course degustation dinner under the stars. With expert guides and a small group, this tour offers an intimate and unforgettable journey through Australia's heartland. Book now for an extraordinary outback adventure! This trip is operated by our Australia and New Zealand Specialists at AAT Kings.
Sightseeing highlights
  • Explore Alice Springs Overland Telegraph Station, Simpsons Gap in West MacDonnell Ranges, Kata Tjuta and Walpa Gorge & the base of Uluru
  • Discover wild harvest bush tucker with Indigenous chef & Central Australia’s Indigenous traditions, art and culture
  • Visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta and Watarrka National Parks, the Wanmarra Aboriginal Community
  • View inspiring Uluru Sunset
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • An expert Driver Guide
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Porterage where hotels provide this service
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • All land transport shown. All transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • This trip is operated by our Australia and New Zealand Specialists at AAT Kings.
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Welcome to Alice Springs
Discover the stories of Alice Springs as you settle into the heart of the Red Centre. Meet your Driver Guide, whose insights bring this remote town and its character to life, then visit the historic Overland Telegraph Station for a glimpse into the region’s past. Later, deepen your connection to Country during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Rayleen Brown, who shares her knowledge of Aboriginal native foods and the traditions behind them. Rayleen’s recipes have featured in Australian cookbooks, and she has appeared as a guest judge on leading culinary television shows. Naturally, there’s also the chance to taste the many flavours of the region’s bush tucker.
Alice Springs onto Kings Canyon
Leave Alice Springs behind and journey towards Kings Canyon, pausing at Erldunda Roadhouse, known as the ‘Centre of the Centre’, where the Stuart and Lasseter Highways meet. Continue to Kings Canyon Resort in Watarrka National Park, where modern comforts sit amid dramatic outback scenery. This evening, dine under the stars during the ‘Under a Desert Moon’ experience, a five-course dinner featuring locally sourced produce and Australian wines. It’s a memorable end to a day that brings you deeper into the landscapes of the Red Centre.
Explore Kings Canyon
Rise early for a sunrise walk at Kings Canyon, where towering sandstone walls, the domes of the Lost City and the lush Garden of Eden reveal the grandeur of this ancient landscape. Or take a gentler stroll along the canyon creek bed, following a path once used by the Luritja people, who found sanctuary among the itara trees below. Then visit the Wanmarra Community for the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, where you’ll learn about the spiritual connection the Luritja and Pertame people have to the land, along with the bush foods and medicines used for healing and spirituality. Continue across sweeping desert landscapes to Curtin Springs Station before arriving at mighty Uluru. Later, spend time at the Cultural Centre to uncover the foundations of Anangu culture and the creation stories that shape this sacred place.
Discover Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Choose a slower start, or rise before dawn for the optional Sunrise Field of Light experience by artist Bruce Munro. Later, head to Kata Tjuta, where a walk through Walpa Gorge reveals the scale and beauty of these ancient rock formations. After free time for lunch, return to Uluru for a tour around its base and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of this sacred site. As the day draws to a close, enjoy sunset drinks while the colours of the outback shift and Uluru glows in the fading light. The evening is at leisure, with the option to pre-book an exclusive Uluru Barbecue Dinner.
Uluru onto Alice Springs
Travel through the vast outback, where desert landscapes stretch to the horizon and camels, cattle and Atila, also known as Mt. Conner, punctuate the view. Pause at Stuart Wells, an authentic outback roadhouse, before continuing towards Alice Springs. Along the way, divert into the West MacDonnell Ranges to explore Simpsons Gap, where rugged cliffs and a permanent waterhole create one of Central Australia’s most striking natural settings. Back in Alice Springs, there’s time to relax before dinner.
Farewell Alice Springs
Your Red Centre journey comes to an end this morning. For one final perspective on the outback, you may choose to join an optional hot air balloon ride and watch the landscapes unfold from above before your onward journey.
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The best of the world unlocked for you. Imagine unmissable experiences you’ve always dreamed of, getting to know the locals and having everything taken care of every step of the way.   Here's what you'll experience: Must-sees to local secrets: Visiting bucket list sites are a highlight of travelling, however, travelling on your own can make them hard work. Don’t queue with other sightseers for hours, with Trafalgar our experts unlock doors –  think exclusive access to the Vatican out of hours or a tour of Versailles and its grounds with an expert. This, coupled with the intimate glimpses and hidden gems our local specialists show you, are the life-changing experiences that make you feel like an insider, not a tourist. One-of-a-kind experiences: Thanks to our global network you’ll unlock local access to communities and people around the world. Our 100+ Be My Guest experiences are a signature Trafalgar exclusive, where you will enjoy the hospitality of locals as you are welcomed into their homes to hear their stories and learn about their cultures. In every destination, you’ll also enjoy unique “Stays with stories” accommodation: more than just a place to rest your head, they are part of the heritage and fabric of the communities you visit.  Responsible travel at heart: When you choose Trafalgar, you are choosing to make your travels a force for good and support our goal to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®. We recognise our responsibility to ensure we make a positive impact on the planet we call home, the people we visit, and the rich wildlife we find. We ensure that the impacts of our business and your travels are positive in two ways: through our TreadRight Foundation, and our 5-year sustainability strategy How We Tread Right.

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