Intrepid Travel: Uluru & Kings Canyon Family Adventure

It'll be another early start with breakfast from 6:30am - 7:30am before heading out to soak in the remarkable scenery of Kings Canyon (Watarrka) during a walk along Kings Creek (approximately 1 hour). With soaring cliffs on both sides and ethereal rock formations, the sights here are sure to amaze the whole family. After your walk, travel to the edge of Watarrka National Park to learn more about the First Nations culture of the region. Meet with local guides who will provide insight into the food, art, medicine and languages of the Luritja and Pertame (Southern Arrernte) people, leaving your family with a greater understanding of culture and Country. In the afternoon drive to Yulara, then make your way to Australia’s most spiritually significant and iconic site, Uluru. From a prime viewing location, enjoy the view as the sun sets over the epic sandstone monolith – watching the incredible landscape shift in colour is a sight you won’t soon forget! 

DRIVING TIME: Today's total driving time is approximately 4 hours. The Kings Creek walk is a Grade 2 (easy) 2.6km return walk, taking around 1 hour. Sturdy shoes are required. SUNSET: To show respect for Uluru’s cultural and spiritual significance to the Anangu people we do not serve alcohol on our sunset tour. In Winter the sunset is around 6pm. In Summer the sunset is around 7:30pm Please note that the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience is only available on trips departing between April and end of October.

Activities:

• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunset Viewing
• Watarrka National Park - Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience (except Nov-Jan)
• Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Creek Walk

Staying in:

• Semi - Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

This morning, head out to Kata Tjuta (also known as 'The Olgas'), a towering collection of 36 domed rock formations – these rust-coloured beauties are truly one of Australia’s most impressive sights! The best way to explore the otherworldly landscape is on foot, so set off on the Walpa Gorge Walk. Sandstone cliffs rise high above as you continue through the gorge, shrouded by shadows and full of First Nations history. Kata Tjuta is a highly culturally sensitive area. To avoid revealing any sacred places, Anangu ask that you keep both sides of the gorge in frame when you film, paint, draw or photograph Walpa Gorge. By respecting these wishes, you will be contributing to the protection and continuation of some of the world’s oldest spiritual and cultural beliefs. Return to Uluru and join a local Anangu guide for a walk to the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole at the base of rock. Your guide will explain what makes this waterhole sacred while sharing stories of the incredible landscape and its connection to the Anangu people. This evening you’ll have the option to visit the Field of Light, an enormous art installation that illuminates the landscape with 50,000 stems of light.

Today's total driving time is approximately 2 hours. Walpa Gorge is a Grade 3 (moderate) 2.6km return walk, taking around 1 hour. The Kuniya walk runs from the Kuniya carpark to Mutitjulu Waterhole and is a 1km Grade 2 (easy) walk. Tickets to the Field of Light Uluru art installation must be pre-booked prior to your trip. Please book this activity directly online. When booking, please select the latest available session time (7:45pm during winter and 8:10pm in summer).  If you need help with organising a transfer please make sure you speak to your leader about this at breakfast so it can be arranged for this evening.

Activities:

• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Cultural Centre
• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk
• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kuniya Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole with local Anangu Guide

Staying in:

• Semi - Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Start the day early in one of the best ways imaginable – watching a spectacular sunrise over Uluru and and one last walk to learn more about the Mala people and their significance. Then, make our way back to Yulara to drop off anyone leaving us here, before departing for Alice Springs. You will arrive back in Alice Springs this evening at which time your Outback adventure will come to an end.

For those flying out of Yulara's Airport or extending their stay in Yulara, we’ll do a drop-off at the airport at 12pm (in time for flights departing after 1pm - please have your luggage ready and take it with you when we leave camp this morning) and then return to the resort at approximately 12:30pm. If your flight leaves before 1pm please note that you will miss out on this morning's activities. We recommend you stay an additional night in Yulara. Alternatively continue to Alice Springs from here (no additional cost), with an arrival back in town at around 6:30pm. Please consider these times when booking onward transportation or flights from Yulara or Alice Springs

Activities:

• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunrise Viewing