Cape York and Outback Wilderness Adventures, Red Centre, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges and Western Australia
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WA SA NSW VIC QLD NT 1 1 Uluru Kings Canyon Barkly Homestead Cape Crawford Katherine Darwin Alice Springs Tennant Creek Devils Marbles 2 Sealed Road 4WD Track Scenic Flight(Included) No. of nights stay Ngukurr Caranbirini Conservation Reserve Watarrka National Park 2 Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park 2 West MacDonnell National Park Adelaide Coober Pedy Marree Wilpena Pound William Creek Lake Eyre National Park Lake Torrens O odnadatt a T r ac k Gammon Ranges National Park Flinders Ranges National Park 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 Nitmiluk National Park 1 Mereenie Loop Road Day 5. Tennant Creek, Alice Springs. Today, make your way to Alice Springs via Tennant Creek. Along the way, stop at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). A living cultural landscape, be in awe as the golden sunlight shines upon these giant granite boulders. Geologically, the marbles were formed from an upsurge of molten rock that cooled and became solid beneath a layer of sandstone. Over time water infiltrated the cracks of these solid structures, breaking down the sandstone, and then the granite. As a result, rounded granite boulders perched on top of each other have been revealed. Karlu Karlu is also recognised as of great cultural importance, with nearly the entire Reserve a registered sacred site, with many stories and traditions associated to this area. Arrive in Alice Springs, where you will enjoy a tour of this iconic township. Two Night Stay: Chifley Alice Springs Resort. BLD Day 6. Alice Springs, West MacDonnell Ranges. Head to Simpsons Gap, just one of the scenic areas that pierce the West MacDonnell Ranges. This sacred area is an important spiritual site to the Arrarnta Aboriginal people, where several dreamtime stories have said to take place. The area also contains one of the most prominent waterholes in the region. Here, be sure to keep an eye out for Black-footed Rock-wallabies. Continue to the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park, a vast and spectacular section of the ranges. This is an outstanding example of ancient landscapes shaped over time by climatic elements. Here, cool scenic gorges are important refuges for a collection of plants and animals from the harsh elements, many of which are found only here. The landscapes you see played a significant role in the stories of Western Arrernte Aboriginal culture, which have been passed on to generations for thousands of years. At Angkerle (Standley Chasm), follow a creek where spring-fed pools attract a variety of unique birdlife. The chasm's European name is a tribute to Ida Standley, who became the first school teacher in Alice Springs in 1914. Afterwards, visit the beautiful Ormiston Gorge, filled with stunning geology and is also home to a variety of unique species, including the Long-tailed Dunnart. Later, discover Glen Helen Gorge, where the permanent Finke River plays an important refuge for local wildlife in the hot summer months. BLD Day 7. Alice Springs, Kings Canyon. Travel to Hermannsberg and visit the Namatijira School of Art, where you can view magnificent authentic art pieces. Enjoy lunch at Gosses Bluff crater before venturing along the famous Mereenie Loop Road to Kings Canyon. Set in a private part of Kings Creek Station among the Desert Oak trees, Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge will be a stay to cherish. This exclusive property is a fully operational cattle and camel station of 1,800 square kilometres, owned and operated by Ian and Lynn Conway. This evening, gourmet Australian cuisine is served around the fire under the stars of the southern sky. Sample delicacies such as camel, kangaroo and barramundi, while you enjoy the serenity as you relax around the campfire. After dinner, perhaps enjoy a tour of the night sky, before retreating to your private tented cabin. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge. BLD Take in breathtaking vistas of the West MacDonnell Ranges Explore Flinders Ranges National Park See the giant granite Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) 55 OUTBACK NORTHERN TERRITORY 20 MAX. GUESTS G U A R A N TE E D S M A L L G R O U P S