Short Breaks from Uluru – 3 Day Tours

Day 1: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
On arrival in Ayers Rock Resort you will be transferred to your hotel. Late afternoon, travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Enjoy nibbles and a complimentary glass of wine as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour that Uluru is famous for. Occasionally, when it rains, you may be lucky enough to see the spectacular sight of water cascading over the sides of Uluru. Return to Ayers Rock Resort.
Accommodation: Outback Pioneer Budget Rooms (Budget), Outback Pioneer Hotel (Standard), Desert Gardens Hotel (Superior) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (First Class), Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. D

Day 2: Sounds of Silence Dinner
This morning join the Uluru Sunrise, Climb and Base Tour (Y18) or for the non-climbers, the Uluru Sunrise and Guided Cultural Walk (Y41). Both tours include watching sunrise at Uluru and a visit to Mutitjulu Waterhole and the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. The first option allows time for climbing, whilst the second option includes a longer guided walk at the base of Uluru. Time is also available for an optional scenic helicopter flight (own expense). In the evening dine under a million stars at the award-winning Sounds of Silence Dinner. Enjoy a gourmet buffet of Australian delicacies accompanied by fine Australian wines, then sit back and relax as an astronomer takes you on a tour of the southern night skies (conditions permitting).

Day 3: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Witness the early morning light as you travel to Kata Tjuta. On the way your Driver/Guide will explain the geological history of the giant domes. At Kata Tjuta your Driver/ Guide will escort you on a 2-3 hour walk between the valleys of conglomerate rock. The walking path is rocky, and requires a good level of fitness. Admire the native flora and fauna in the cool morning air. At the Valley of the Winds lookout there is time to photograph and enjoy the view over the central valley of Kata Tjuta. This afternoon you will return to Ayers Rock Resort.

Day 1: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) – Uluru (Ayers Rock)
On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport (flights to arrive prior to 1.00pm) you will be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is spent touring Kata Tjuta, including a walk at Walpa Gorge. Travel to the sunset viewing area to enjoy nibbles and a complimentary glass of wine and watch the effect of the setting sun on the colour of Uluru. Don’t forget your camera!
Accommodation: Outback Pioneer Budget Rooms (Budget), Outback Pioneer Hotel (Standard), Desert Gardens Hotel (Superior) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (First Class), Ayers Rock Resort.

Day 2: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kings Canyon
This morning join the Uluru Sunrise, Climb and Base Tour (Y18) or for the non-climbers, the Uluru Sunrise and Guided Cultural Walk (Y41). Both tours include a visit to Mutitjulu Waterhole and the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. See pages 16/17 for details of these day tours. Time is available to take an optional helicopter flight (own expense). This afternoon travel to Kings Canyon Resort.
Accommodation: Kings Canyon Lodge (Budget), Standard Rooms (Standard + Superior), Wilderness Lodge (Superior+Wilderness or Fisrts Class+Wilderness) or Deluxe Spa Rooms (First Class) Kings Canyon.

Day 3: Kings Canyon
This morning join your guide for the rocky climb to the canyon rim for superb views of Watarrka National Park (for those with a good level of fitness, supportive footwear essential). Alternatively explore the canyon floor (an easier, shady walk). Travel on to Alice Springs or back to Ayers Rock Resort this afternoon.