Ayers Rock Resort – Desert Awakenings 4WD Tour
“Experience the tranquility of the pre-dawn land under a canopy of stars. Then watch the amazing transformation of colours and life as the desert awakens with Uluru and Kata Tjuta as your backdrop”
Travel away from the crowds to a secluded sand dune to watch the spectacular sight of sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. In the company of your expert guide and with no more than 20 other passengers, Desert Awakenings is designed to introduce you to the natural and cultural landscapes of this remarkable region.
Sunrise and bushman’s breakfast
You arrive at your private dune top viewing area well before the sun breaches the horizon. As your traditional bushman’s breakfast is being prepared over the fire, your guide will explain the retreating star scape above. Enjoy a cup of Billy Tea and Damper as you watch the sunrise over Uluru and the vast landscape stretching as far as the eye can see. After breakfast your guide will explain the natural history of the region, and as the daylight reveals the myriad of animal tracks in the sand an insight into what activity took place during the night.
Cultural Centre and Uluru
Next depart for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and the first stop is the Cultural Centre, a vibrant and engaging place of learning where the local lore of the Anangu (Aboriginal people) is explained in detail. Next stop is Uluru (Ayers Rock) where you can take a short walk into Mutitjulu waterhole. A visit here will help appreciate its cathedral like proportions and why it is such a powerful and spiritual place for visitors and Anangu alike. A guide will explain some of the rock paintings and some of the stories from the creation period as told by the Anangu people.
Desert Awakenings is a much sought after experience that delivers insight into the ancient landscape, ecology, culture, heritage, and history of what is now regarded as Australia’s spiritual heartland.
Please note that children ages 5-15 years are welcome and child rates apply, however this tour is not suitable for children under 5.
Includes
- Return transfers from your hotel
- Personal group guide
- Small group numbers (minimum 4 passengers, maximum 20 passengers)
- Travel by 4WD along isolated bush tracks
- Campfire breakfast damper and beverages.
Tour Departure
- Tour commences approximately 1 hour 20 mins prior to sunrise each day
- Tour duration approximately 5 hours
Please confirm your pick-up time 24 hours prior to the Desert Awakenings tour.
| 2014-15 RATES | 2015-16 RATES |
| Adult – X per person Child (5-15 yrs incl) – X per person Children 0-4 years are not catered for » Valid between 1 April 2014 – 31 March 2015 |
Note: The Desert Awakenings tour price does not include the $25.00pp National Park Entry Fee ticket. National Park tickets can only be purchased from the National Park Entry Station, and are valid for 3 consecutive days. Entry to the National Park is free for children under 16 years of age.