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Outback Contrasts (Small Group)

6 days
Start and end in Alice Springs
4.3
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Alice Springs

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Overland Telegraph Station
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Chef Rayleen Brown - Aboriginal native foods knowledge sharing and bush tucker tasting
    Landmarks
    Overland Telegraph Station
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  2. Day 2

    Alice Springs to Kings Canyon

    Meals
    Dinner ('Under a Desert Moon' five-course dining experience under the stars, featuring locally sourced produce and fine Australian wines)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kings Canyon Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Erldunda roadhouse
    • Stay at Kings Canyon Resort in Watarrka National Park
    • 'Under a Desert Moon' five-course dinner featuring locally sourced produce and fine Australian wines
    Landmarks
    Watarrka National Park
    Kings Canyon
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  3. Day 3

    Kings Canyon to Uluru

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise Rim Walk at Kings Canyon (6km past 'Lost City' and 'Garden of Eden', or gentler creek bed walk)
    • Visit Wanmarra Community at Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
    • Learn about Luritja and Pertame spiritual connection to the land
    • Discover bush food and medicine used for spirituality and healing
    • Travel across desert landscapes to Curtin Springs Station
    • Explore Uluru Cultural Centre
    • Learn about Anangu creation stories and how Uluru was formed
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
    Wanmarra Community
    Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
    Curtin Springs Station
    Uluru
    Uluru Cultural Centre
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  4. Day 4

    Uluru

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Kata Tjuta exploration and Walpa Gorge walk
    • Tour at the base of Uluru with cultural insights
    • Sunset drinks at Uluru

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise Field of Light experience by Artist Bruce Munro (own expense)
    • Uluru Barbecue Dinner (own expense, pre-booking available)
    Landmarks
    Kata Tjuta
    Walpa Gorge
    Uluru
    Field of Light
  5. Day 5

    Uluru to Alice Springs

    Meals
    Dinner (Celebratory dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Australian Outback with wildlife spotting
    • Break at Stuart Wells roadhouse
    • Visit to Simpsons Gap in West MacDonnell Ranges
    • Celebratory dinner
    Landmarks
    Mount Conner
    Stuart Wells
    Simpsons Gap
    West MacDonnell Ranges
  6. Day 6

    Alice Springs Departure

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride (own expense)
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    February 22nd, 2026
    5.0
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    January 21st, 2026
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    September 14th, 2025
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    Asked on January 24th, 2026

    Please provide a full itinerary with inclusions, thank you!

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten January 2026

      This tour includes the following:

      - Experienced Driver Guide and Local Guides
      - 6 days of travel in 3 cities
      - 5 nights of accommodation
      - 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners
      - A small group touring

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    Stacey

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    What is the cost for a solo traveller. I will be traveling with a friend but require separate sleeping accommodation

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      The Outback Contrasts tour departing 09-Jun-2026 is currently available and definite departure. The price for a single room is $5,873.00 AUD including the single room supplement.

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