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Travel across the sunburnt Australian Outback to Uluru, Watarrka and south through the Flinders Ranges to Adelaide and Kangaroo Island
Capture the sprit of the Australia and witness its diversity on this adventure from the heart of the Outback to the tip of Kangaroo Island. From Alice Springs to Adelaide, take a tour around Uluru with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander guide, discover the Lost City in the Kings Canyon, head underground in the ‘Opal Capital of the World’, explore the historic township of Port Augusta, and drive through the beautiful Clare Valley wine region. Stop in up-and-coming Adelaide, then board a ferry to Kangaroo Island, home to more than just its namesake roos. Search for koalas and sea lions, board down sand dunes at Little Sahara, hike through the bush, and marvel at iconic rock formations. This is a journey through the heartland of Australia, rich in wildlife, culture, and enchanting natural beauty.
- Start
- Alice Springs, Australia
- Finish
- Adelaide, Australia
- Destinations
- Northern Territory, Uluru, Outback, South Australia, Kangaroo Island
- Style
- Basix
- Theme
- Overland
- Code
- PBOSC
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 18
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 24
Why you'll love this trip
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This trips provides you with the best guides in the business who know the Australian outback like the back of their hand
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Wander through the iconic domes of Kata Tjuta, and gaze in awe at the sacred rock of Uluru
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Dine under the stars and camp within privately owned sites on the red earth of the outback
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Hike through natural amphitheatres, rocky chasms and lush oases in Kings Canyon
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Discover the spiritual importance of the outback landscape to local Aboriginal communities on guided nature walks
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In the opal-mining outpost of Coober Pedy, scorching daytime temperatures have driven the town’s few residents to live in underground ‘dugouts’. Explore the opal mine, hang out with some rescued joeys and spend the night in a subterranean bunker
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Loll about with the local sea lions at Seal Bay
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Give sandboarding a crack amid the white sand dunes of Little Sahara
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Walk through Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in search of koalas in their gumtree hideouts
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Take in the impressive coastal views from Remarkable Rock
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is made up of two separate tours and you'll be traveling with a different Guide for the Red Centre and Outback portion of your trip and Kangaroo Island. Each Guide specialises in their region of touring
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The Kangaroo Island portion of the trip are two full days of touring. Whilst there isn't too much physical exertion, there are early starts and arrival back into Adelaide on the second day is late in the evening around 10:30pm.
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Itinerary
Notes: Total driving time is approximately five and a half hours. Total walking time is around an hour.
Accommodation
- Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
An early start this morning is rewarded with an Uluru sunrise. While the morning is fresh enjoy a walk around the base of Uluru, gaining insights into the land and the local First Peoples of Australia on an interpretive cultural walk to the Mutijulu waterhole with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander guide. Once you’ve had lunch, perhaps purchase some art and craft of the First Peoples of Australia at the Uluru Cultural Centre. Travel onto the exclusive campsite within Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon), where the group will eat and sleep for the night.
Note: Total driving time today is around three and a half hours. Total walking time is approximately two hours.
Accommodation
- Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Uluru Cultural Centre
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The Anangu people have dissuaded visitors from climbing Uluru for decades; as traditional owners of the land they feel a deep responsibility for everyone who travels to the area. In 1998 we were among the first tour operators to stop climbing Uluru.The Intrepid Group are proud to be involved with local communities in Uluru and to have an ongoing commitment to providing employment for the Anangu people. You show respect when you choose not to climb Uluru, but walk with Anangu throughout the area and share their stories instead
Note: Total driving time today is around three hours. Total walking time is approximately two and half hours hour.
Accommodation
- Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
- Erldunda Emu Farm
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the town, underground opal mine and museum. End the day hanging out with some rescued joeys at Josephine’s Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage. Tonight stay in a multi-share underground bunkhouse in Coober Pedy.
Note: Total driving time today is around four and a half hours. Total walking time is approximately half an hour.
Accommodation
- Underground Multishare (1 night)
Included Activities
- Josephine’s Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage
- Underground Mine & Opal Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Note: Total driving time today is around two hours. Total walking time is approximately half an hour.
Accommodation
- Basic camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Note: Total driving time today is around six hours. Total walking time is approximately half an hour.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Note: Total driving time today is around three and a half hours. Total walking time is approximately two hours.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Rob's shearing and sheepdogs
- Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
- Seal Bay Conservation Park
- Sandboarding at Little Sahara
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
1. As this itinerary consists of two separate trips, the composition of your group will most likely change today. Some will be starting, others will be finishing.2. The coach transfer from Adelaide to the ferry is approximately 1.5 hours, with a sailing time of 45 minutes. On the Island, you will spend approximately 2 hours in the vehicle with frequent sightseeing. Walking and active time will depend on which optional activities you choose in the afternoon.
Included Activities
- Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Flinders Chase National Park
- Remarkable Rocks
- Admirals Arch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Driving time whilst on the Island will be the majority of the day, with constant stops for sightseeing. The ferry Journey is approximately 45 minutes back to the mainland with a journey of 1.5 hours back to central Adelaide. Arrival time will be approximately 10:30pm. Walking distances are several hundred metres at each location.Meals
7 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 7 dinnersTransport
Minibus, Transfer coach, FerryAccommodation
Multishare dormitory (3 nights) Permanent tented camp (3 nights) Underground multishare (1 night) Lodge multishare (1 night)Included activities
- Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance
- Uluru Cultural Centre
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
- Erldunda Emu Farm
- Josephine’s Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage
- Underground Mine & Opal Tour
- Rob's shearing and sheepdogs
- Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
- Seal Bay Conservation Park
- Sandboarding at Little Sahara
- Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Flinders Chase National Park
- Remarkable Rocks
- Admirals Arch
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Important notes
1. This trip departs Alice Springs at 6:00am on day 1 and finishes at approximately 10:30pm on day 9. Onward travel must be booked the following day.
2. For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.
3. This trip can also start in Yulara. See trip code PBOSCY.
4. The Kangaroo Island portion of this trip departs from the Adelaide Central Bus Station (85 Franklin Street) on the morning of day 4. Please meet at the SeaLink desk at 6.15am for a 6.45am departure.
5. This trip requires a sleeping bag.

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