Budget Tours & Trips to Central Australia
Discover a varied offer of Central Australia budget adventures that will take you through some of the most renowned destinations such as Alice Springs and Yulara. Each affordable tour will provide you with great experiences for some of the lowest prices on the market.
7 best cheap Central Australia tour packages
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- 4 Day Red Centre Uluru to West MacDonnell 4WD Tour - to/from Alice Springs
- 4 Day Red Centre Uluru to West MacDonnell 4WD Tour - from Ayers Rock to Alice Springs
- 3 Day Kings Canyon to West MacDonnell 4WD Adventure (Camping)
- 3 Day Uluru Kata-Tjuta Kings Canyon (Camping) - From Alice Springs
- 3 Day Uluru Red Centre Kings Canyon (Camping) - From Ayers Rock
- Outback Camping Adventure
- 5 Day The Larapinta Trail - A Guided Hiking Tour from Alice Springs
4 Day Red Centre Uluru to West MacDonnell 4WD Tour - to/from Alice Springs
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Central Australia camping runs around $170 per day and includes permanent campsites near Mount Sonder and Ormiston Gorge in Tjoritja West MacDonnell National Park. Guides lead bush walks totaling 12km through Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole, and Simpsons Gap with all entry fees covered. You'll help with meal preparation at remote sites that have limited solar power, while onboard drinking water and air-conditioned 4x4 transport keep costs down.
Duration 4 days Destinations Alice Springs, Yulara, Uluru, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, Ormiston Gorge, Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $222 Operator Autopia Tours From $1,112
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Central Australia's famous sites come together in this 4-day package with Uluru sunset viewings, Kata Tjuta gorge hikes, and Kings Canyon rim walks all included along with national park passes and guided commentary. Camp at exclusive safari sites on traditional Wanmarra community lands near Kings Canyon.
Duration 4 days Destinations Yulara, Uluru, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, Ormiston Gorge, Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, Alice Springs Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $222 Operator Autopia Tours From $1,112
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This 3-day camping trip costs around $140/day and takes you to remote sites near Mount Sonder with all park entry fees sorted. Hike 12km through Kings Canyon's sandstone chasms, swim in Ellery Creek Bighole, and see Simpsons Gap while having campfire-cooked meals throughout.
Duration 3 days Destinations Yulara, Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, Mount Sonder, Ormiston Gorge, Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, Alice Springs Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $270 Operator Autopia Tours From
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3 Day Uluru Kata-Tjuta Kings Canyon (Camping) - From Alice Springs
31 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Beautiful sites. And so many stories.”
Lynn, traveled in March
Duration 3 days Destinations Alice Springs, Yulara, Uluru, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $216 Operator Autopia Tours From $809
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3 Day Uluru Red Centre Kings Canyon (Camping) - From Ayers Rock
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was amazing, and it was so interesting listening to the guide.”
Holger, traveled in August
For around $250/day, you'll see Central Australia's biggest sites with meals and camping sorted at private outback spots. Walk through Kata Tjuta's Valley of the Winds, check out the sacred Mutitjulu Waterhole, and hike Kings Canyon's Rim Walk in Watarrka National Park with 6-21 others.
Duration 3 days Destinations Yulara, Uluru, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, Alice Springs Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $216 Operator Autopia Tours From $809
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Outback Camping Adventure
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was an amazing opportunity to explore the highlights of Australia's Red Centre. Highest recommendation for this adventure.”
Troy, traveled in June
Budget travelers pay about $170 per day to see Central Australia's iconic landscapes, including Kings Canyon's Garden of Eden and the Lost City formations. The tour includes 2 nights in permanent tented camps near Watarrka National Park and bush camping in both the East and West MacDonnell Ranges. All meals, park fees, and guided walks at Trephina Gorge and Emily Gap come with the package.
Duration 5 days Destinations Alice Springs, Yulara, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Uluru, Kings Canyon, Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park Age Range Ages 12+ Price Per Day $217 Operator Adventure Tours Australia From
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This trek covers 54km through the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs, with groups of 6-15 staying in permanent twin-share safari tents on Indigenous land for around $380/day. Try organic Central Desert bush food by the campfire and hike Euro Ridge on Section 1, then tackle Section 8.
Duration 5 days Destinations Alice Springs, Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, Ormiston Gorge, Mount Sonder Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $440 Operator Autopia Tours From
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