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A compact Red Centre adventure for travellers on a budget
Pushed for time? Strapped for cash? This trip reveal’s the Outback's biggest drawcards in minimum time, at a minimum cost. See the region’s best-known attractions in just three days, beginning in Alice Springs. Get to know Uluru guided or on your own, navigate the boulder-strewn landscape of Kata Tjuta on a walk through the Valley of the Winds and discover lost cities and a Garden of Eden on the hike around Kings Canyon. The Outback's never been so accessible.
- Start
- Alice Springs, Australia
- Finish
- Alice Springs, Australia
- Destinations
- Northern Territory, Uluru, Outback
- Style
- Basix
- Theme
- Explorer
- Code
- PRTC3
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 1 review
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 6, Max 24
Why you'll love this trip
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Feel the power of Uluru during a walk around the base of the sacred monolith or on a shorter stroll to a nearby watering hole, the choice is yours.
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Hike the iconic Valley of the Winds and discover the red-tinged rock formations of Kata-Tjuta from many different angles.
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Enjoy a guided hike along the rim of Kings Canyon and take in the surprisingly diverse Outback landscape, from deep canyons to the shaded pools of the Garden of Eden.
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Get closer to nature with your very own swag, a cross between a bedroll and a tent that allows you to admire the stars as you fall asleep.
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A three-day tour with daily departures, you can fit this adventure into a long weekend or book on a whim when domestic flights are on sale.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is designed to appeal to travellers who want to see the most without spending the most. Food is basic but plentiful and all meals are participatory, meaning everyone pitches in to help prepare, cook, and clean up after meals. Accommodation is in campsites and you’ll have your very own swag (a sheltered bedroll) for a comfortable sleep in the great outdoors.
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The best was to discover the beauty of the Outback is on foot. This tour packs a lot of walking into three days, so please read the itinerary carefully for walking time estimates.
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Itinerary
Included Activities
- Uluru Base Walk
- Uluru sunset drinks
- Uluru Cultural Centre
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
You must be packed and ready to go from the Alice Springs joining point at 5.45 am this morning. Please see the ‘Joining point’ section of the Essential Trip Information for details.Total driving time today is about 5.5 hours (approximately 450 km)
Total walking time will be approximately 2–3 hours, depending on which option you choose in the afternoon.
Included Activities
- Valley of the Winds walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Total driving time today is around 4 hours (approximately 300 km).Total walking time is approximately 2.5 hours.
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Total driving time today is around 6 hours (approximately 500 km).Total walking time is approximately 3 hours.
Meals
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinnersTransport
Private vehicleAccommodation
Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights)Included activities
- Uluru Base Walk
- Uluru sunset drinks
- Uluru Cultural Centre
- Valley of the Winds walk
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Dates & availability
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Rock the Centre trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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Important notes
1. You can also join this trip in Yulara (Uluru) on Day 1; see tour code PRTC3Y.
2. This tour requires a sleeping bag. You may bring your own or pre-purchase a sleeping bag from us at time of booking.
3. Trip commences in Alice Springs on Day 1 at 06:05am and finishes in Alice Springs on Day 3 at approximately 6 pm. Onward travel is to be booked the following day.

Essential trip information
Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.
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