Best of Australia's Red Centre by 4WD
Alice Springs
Drive the Red Centre and explore the best the region has to offer. From Alice Springs travel to the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges then onto Kings Canyon before arriving at Uluru/Ayers Rock, the world’s biggest monolith.
Highlights
- Admire the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges.
- Try hiking the ranges, swim through Glen Helen Gorge, raft up Redbank or try a scenic helicopter flight.
- Be awed by the magnificent views from the Kings Canyon rim.
- Dicover ‘The Alice’, town that has developed into an oasis in the Outback.
- Day 1 - Alice Springs for Glen Helen
- Day 2 - Glen Helen To Kings Canyon
- Day 3 - Kings Canyon To Ayers Rock
- Day 4 - Ayers Rock at leisure
- Day 5 - Ayers Rock To Alice Springs
- Additional Information
Approximately 132kms (82 miles)
In Alice Springs travel west towards the West MacDonnell National Park and Glen Helen. The panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell
Ranges are extraordinary. To appreciate the West MacDonnells, you must explore the ranges’ rugged gorges, gaps and chasms to experience
the unspoiled serenity of this region. Glen Helen is surrounded by breathtaking views with Glen Helen Gorge on one side and Mt Sonder
on the other. Glen Helen Resort offers many experiences for the visitor. Try hiking the ranges, swim through Glen Helen Gorge, raft up Redbank or try a scenic helicopter flight.
Glen Helen Resort
Property Location Glen Helen Homestead Lodge is located in Glen Helen.
Approximately 357km (222 Miles)
Depart Glen Helen and travel to Kings Canyon in the Watarrka National Park.
Once at Kings Canyon the views from the Canyon rim are magnificent. It’s amazing how places as grand as Kings Canyon guard smaller, sensitive pockets created by nature and man such as the Garden of Eden and the Lost City.
Kings Canyon Resort
440 million years in the creating, Kings Canyon rises 270 metres above sea level and is at the heart of Australia's Red Centre. It is here that an unforgettable outback adventure will unfold in an extraordinary place of ancient beauty.
Approximately 302kms (187 Miles)
Depart Kings Canyon and travel onto Ayers Rock. Located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Ayers Rock is the symbol of Australia The Rock has its moods - changing colour depending on the time of day. At sunset and Sunrise you can see the whole gamut when Ayers Rock/Uluru puts on a light show that changes its
colours from red to orange to lilac in a matter of minutes.
Outback Pioneer
Outback Pioneer Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms, less than 15 km from Ayers Rock (Uluru). It includes a garden with a barbecue area and an outdoor swimming pool. Each room at Outback Pioneer Hotel includes tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. The Bough Restaurant serves a traditional Australian breakfast each morning, featuring Australian cuisine and regional dishes.
Today is at leisure for you to explore Ayers Rock & surroundings.
Meals Included: RoOutback Pioneer
Outback Pioneer Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms, less than 15 km from Ayers Rock (Uluru). It includes a garden with a barbecue area and an outdoor swimming pool. Each room at Outback Pioneer Hotel includes tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. The Bough Restaurant serves a traditional Australian breakfast each morning, featuring Australian cuisine and regional dishes.
Approximately 460kms (286 Miles)
Depart Ayers Rock and travel onto Alice Springs. Alice Springs has been an important stop for travellers since the early Overland Telegraph days of the 1800s. Today ‘The Alice’ has developed
into such a significant town that it is more
than just an oasis in the Outback. The early history of Alice Springs is carefully preserved in several museums. A visit to the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service will show you two of the facilities necessary for everyday life in remote locations. Depart Alice Springs.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Collect rental vehicle and depart Alice Springs for Glen Helen
Day 2: Depart Glen Helen for Kings Canyon
Day 3: Depart Kings Canyon for Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 4: Day at leisure in Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 5: Depart Uluru (Ayers Rock) for Alice Springs and drop off vehicle.
Price Includes:
Deluxe Documentation Pack
4 nights accommodation
5 days Hertz car rental
Price Excludes:
Meals unless specified
Park entry fees at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Approx AUD$25-
$40 per person valid for 3 consecutive days – paid direct)
Accommodation:
Standard:
Glen Helen Glen Helen Resort (Motel Room)
Kings Canyon Kings Canyon Resort (Standard Hotel Room)
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Outback Pioneer (Standard Room)
Superior:
Glen Helen Glen Helen Resort (Motel Room)
Kings Canyon Kings Canyon Resort (Deluxe Spa Room – includes Full
Breakfast)
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sails in the Desert (Superior Room)
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