AUSTRALIA
Population:
20,434,176
Capital:
Canberra
Red Centre
Come to the Top End to experience a true Aussie adventure! As the name implies The Red Centre is home to the red earth of the rugged outback.
This desert landscape is punctuated by unique natural wonders – the massive ochre domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges, historic Alice Springs, the majestic Kings Canyon and of course the iconic pinnacle of Uluru.
Consultant Quotes and Tips
My advice would be to book a local Aboriginal tour of Ayers Rock - I didn't - and was very envious of the tours that were. Getting to hear about a culture and tradition from the people who live it, as opposed to the people who've learnt it, is a much better way to experience it.
Becky Greaves, Fulham Flight Centre
Customer Travel Story
This was my first visit to Australia, and apart from our drive around the wineries in Tasmania, I found both Uluru and the Kata Tjutas to be the most spectacular part of my trip. You can hire a car to drive out to Ayers Rock, but we took a tour which I’d recommend as you get personal guides with great knowledge of the area. The Sunrise over Ayers Rock is well worth seeing, the colour change of the rock is amazing.
Richard, East London
Holidays we Recommend:
2 nights accommodation and guided 4WD tour!
If you want to explore this area as part of a guided tour and like the idea of getting close to the Australian outback but you are unsure if camping is for you, we highly recommend this trip. This is a small group tour which includes comfortable accommodation in permanent private camp sites. You won’t need to put up any tents, the camp sites have twin share tents with private facilities.
| Day 1: | Uluru – Kata Tjuta |
| Day 2: | Uluru – Kings Canyon |
| Day 3: | Kings Canyon – Alice Springs |
2 nights accommodation, transfers and tours!
Experience the main highlights of Uluru (Ayres Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). We recommend this package if you prefer to travel independently and in full comfort but with some touring elements included to enhance your experience of the area.
| Day 1: | Uluru – Kata Tjuta |
| Day 2: | Uluru – Sounds of Silence |
| Day 3: | Uluru |
6 nights accommodation and car hire!
Experience some of the main highlights of the Northern Territory on this 4WD self drive – the sense of space and spirituality of this magnificent part of Australia is awe-inspiring – so relax and immerse yourself in the spirit of the Australian outback.
| Day 1-2: | Darwin – Kakadu National Park (3 hours, 30 minutes) |
| Day 3-4: | Kakadu – Katherine (3 hours) |
| Day 5: | Katherine – Mataranka (1 hour, 15 minutes) |
| Day 6: | Mataranka – Tennant Creek (6 hours, 30 minutes) |
| Day 7: | Tennant Creek – Alice Springs (5 hours, 45 minutes) |
