Alice Springs, Yulara & Uluru

Alice Springs - Travelers departing from Alice Springs start their day early, journeying south through the vast desert landscape. A stop at Erldunda, a remote outback junction in the heart of the Northern Territory, offers a brief respite before venturing further into the Red Centre.

Yulara - Continue to Yulara, the gateway to Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park, a dual World Heritage site celebrated for its natural beauty and cultural significance. After picking up additional travelers in Yulara, the anticipation builds. Then, it happens.

Uluru emerges from the desert. The horizon transforms. Australia’s heart stands proudly against the sky.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Enter the national park and visit the Uluru–Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, where exhibitions shaped by Aṉangu voices offer a deeper understanding of this sacred land. It’s a time to listen, learn, and absorb the context that gives meaning to everything that follows.

As evening approaches, head to the sunset viewing area. Uluru changes in the fading light. Deep reds become more vibrant, shadows lengthen, and the desert air cools, providing a powerful introduction to the Red Centre.

Kata Tjuta & Uluru

Kata Tjuta - The Olgas - The first light at Kata Tjuta is unforgettable. Thirty-six domes glow in burnt orange and deep crimson as dawn spreads across the desert. The scale is immense. The silence is profound.

Embark on a guided walk through the Valley of the Winds. The trail winds between towering formations sculpted over millions of years, revealing narrow corridors, shifting light, and expansive desert vistas. The full circuit is approximately 8 km, with shorter turnaround points available.

Yulara - Late morning, return to Yulara and choose from a variety of complimentary cultural activities at Ayers Rock Resort. Bush food experiences, bush yarns, or guided garden walks offer further insight into desert knowledge and living culture.

To enhance the experience even further, optional helicopter flights provide views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta from above, showcasing the immense scale of the Red Centre. In the evening, consider Wintjiri Wiru, an immersive outdoor experience combining storytelling, light, and sound beneath the desert sky.

Uluru to Kings Canyon

Uluru - Sunrise at Uluru offers a final quiet moment with Australia’s spiritual heart. As light moves across the rock, rust turns to burnished gold against a vast open sky. Set out on the 10.6 km Uluru Base Walk. At ground level, caves, waterholes, and ancient rock art reveal stories embedded in the land. The terrain is mostly flat and steady. Shorter sections are available for those who prefer a reduced distance while still experiencing the scale and presence of this extraordinary place.

Watarrka National Park - After lunch in Yulara, the road leads west toward Watarrka National Park. The desert opens wide once more. Arrive at Kings Canyon late afternoon and walk the Creek Trail, a gentler introduction beneath towering sandstone walls and river red gums. A contrasting perspective to tomorrow’s rim.

Kings Canyon to Erldunda

Kings Canyon - Rise early for the Kings Canyon Rim Walk. One of Central Australia’s most striking landscapes. The 6 km loop climbs steadily to vast sandstone walls, deep gorges, and the weathered domes of the “Lost City.” Pause at the Garden of Eden, a rare pocket of green hidden within the canyon walls.

Erldunda - Late morning returns to the resort before continuing south. Long desert roads stretch toward the horizon once more. Arrive at Erldunda Desert Oaks Resort mid-afternoon. A remote outpost at the crossroads of the Red Centre—time to settle in and watch light soften across red earth and open sky.

Erldunda to Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy - Settle into underground accommodation carved deep into the earth. Cool, quiet, and distinctly Coober Pedy.

Coober Pedy to Quorn

Quorn - By late afternoon, reach Quorn, framed by the rugged southern Flinders Ranges. A historic railway town with wide streets and heritage stone buildings, classic outback character with time to explore.

Quorn to Adelaide via Clare Valley

Wirrabara - Travel south to Wirrabara to view one of South Australia’s striking silo art murals, where bold local storytelling is painted large across grain silos.

Clare Valley - Continue into the Clare Valley, where vineyards replace red dirt. Reflect on the incredible adventure during a wine tasting with newfound friends at Skillogalee Winery. A refined contrast to the desert landscapes traveled in the days before.

Adelaide - Arrive back in Adelaide early evening. Seven days across Australia’s vast interior are complete. Distance traveled, landscapes shifted, stories carried forward. This is living untamed.

• Entrance fees
• All activities and experiences
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Storyteller Guide

• Meals

Starting from Alice Springs, this 7-day small-group overland tour heads south along the iconic Explorers Way, through the vibrant heart of Australia and beyond.

Commence in the Red Centre, where the sunrise illuminates Uluru and the domes of Kata Tjuta emerge from the desert plains in majestic silence. Walk the entire base of this sacred monolith. Stand atop the rim of Kings Canyon. Then journey along the extensive desert highway as the landscape unfolds, transforms, and amazes, with underground opal fields in Coober Pedy, expansive saltbush plains, ancient mesas, and the rugged peaks of the Flinders Ranges.

This is not a brief journey through the outback. It’s a comprehensive crossing of the continent’s interior. Vast distances, striking landscapes, and moments that leave a lasting impression.

Guided by an expert Storyteller Guide, this immersive adventure combines iconic landmarks with authentic, lesser-known outback experiences, offering connection, insight, and a sense of scale that can only be truly appreciated by traveling through it.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.