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Highlights * Palm Valley
* Aboriginal Culture
Day 1: Alice Springs
You will be transferred to your hotel on arrival
at the airport or railway station (arrival by
1.00pm, flight/train not included). This afternoon
enjoy a tour of Alice Springs including the
historic Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor
Service, School of the Air and the Alice Springs
Reptile Centre. The final stop is Anzac Hill
lookout.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza (AA50S), Alice Springs
Resort (AA50F), Aurora Alice Springs (AA50R)
or Alice Springs Plaza Hotel (AA50L), 2 nights.
Day 2: West MacDonnell Ranges - Alice
Springs Desert Park
Travel to the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges
to Simpsons Gap. Stop at Angkerle (Standley
Chasm) and walk along the stony watercourse
between the sheer rock walls. Continue to Ellery
Creek Big Hole, before arriving at Ormiston
Gorge for a picnic lunch (opportunity for swimming
in the hotter months). Travel to the Alice Springs
Desert Park , where you will see unique Australian
wildlife including the 'Birds of Prey' display.
(L)
Day 3: Uluru (Ayers Rock) -
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
Travel through the West MacDonnell and James
Ranges and stop at a camel farm for an optional
camel ride (own expense). Later stop to view
majestic Atila ( Mt. Conner ), before arriving
at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon tour to
Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge.
Travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area
to watch sunset while enjoying nibbles and a
glass of wine.
Accommodation: Ayers Rock Resort - choice of
accommodation.
On Day 3 there is the option to upgrade from
the afternoon Kata Tjuta and Uluru
Sunset Tour (Y13) to the Kata Tjuta Valley
of the Winds Walk, Kata Tjuta Sunset
and Barbecue Dinner Tour (Y14), at an extra
cost. See page 17 for itinerary details.
Day 4: Uluru (Ayers Rock) -
Alice Springs
This morning there is the option to do the
Uluru Sunrise, Climb and Base Tour (Y18)
or for the non-climbers, the Uluru Sunrise
and Guided Cultural Base Walk (Y41). Both tours
include a visit to Mutitjulu Waterhole and the
Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
See page 15 for more itinerary details. Depart
for Alice Springs this afternoon to arrive early
evening.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza (AA50S), Alice Springs
Resort (AA50F), Aurora Alice Springs (AA50R)
or Alice Springs Plaza Hotel (AA50L), 2 nights.
Day 5: Palm Valley
Today's 4WD Safari travels to Hermannsburg,
then down the bed of the Finke River , one of
the oldest watercourses in the world, into Palm
Valley . See spectacular rock formations and
relic plants that are unique to Central Australia
. On the return journey admire the magnificent
West MacDonnell Ranges . (L)
Day 6: Aboriginal Cultural Experience
 This morning spend time with a local Aboriginal guide as
we travel to a site of significance to the Arrente
people, on an Aboriginal Cultural Tour. After
morning tea learn about Aboriginal life, languages,
art, dance and music. Touring concludes with
a transfer to your hotel or to the airport.
Flights must be booked to depart after 11.45am
(flight not included in tour price).
Departs: 2.00pm Daily (Jun
- Oct)
2.00pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun (Nov - May,
except 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 Dec & 1 Jan) from
Alice Springs
Note: Tour departure on 24 Dec will not visit
Alice Springs Desert Park on Day 2.
Concludes: 12.00pm approximately
in Alice Springs
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