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Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to explore the Outback in a small group
This 5-day small group tour is your chance to meet the outback on your own terms. No set itinerary, no rushing around to pre-established timeframes – just you, your small group, and a well-versed local leader exploring the Red Centre at your own pace. Get to all the big name attractions – Uluru/Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, the Western MacDonnell Ranges – and perhaps visit lesser-known sites like Trephina Gorge, Owen Springs, Ruby Gap and the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges.
- Start
- Yulara, Australia
- Finish
- Alice Springs, Australia
- Destinations
- Northern Territory, Uluru, Outback
- Style
- Basix
- Theme
- Explorer
- Code
- PAR5Y
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 6, Max 24
Why you'll love this trip
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Witnessing an Uluru sunset is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Have your camera ready when taking in this spectacular sight.
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Spend two days exploring the sites of the MacDonnell Ranges, both East and West: Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek, Simpsons Gap and Rainbow Valley.
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Armed with a flexible itinerary and a knowledgeable local leader, this itinerary allows you to discover the Red Centre at your own pace.
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Local Aboriginal guides will provide ample insight into their culture, history and relationship to the land. Gain insight into the ancient rock painting near the Mutitjulu Waterhole by Uluru and learn about the Arrernte people's caterpillar dreamtime story at Emily Gap.
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Admire the breathtaking formations of Kata Tjuta, which are believed to be about 500 million years old.
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Spend the evenings camping in stunning Outback settings.
Is this trip right for you?
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All four nights are camping, and one may be bush camping depending on what the group feels like and how we are tracking
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The Red Centre can be very hot during the summer time and in the winter, below freezing at night. Ensure you have prepared for the weather
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The idea of this 5-day itinerary is to be flexible while still seeing the major highlights of the Red Centre.
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Itinerary
Total walking time: about an hour
Accommodation
- Permanent Tented Camp (shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
This trip is flexible. As such, the described itinerary is only an example of the form your trip could take. Where you go and what you do can change depending on the group’s interests and weather conditions, however all trips will include visits to the following: Kata Tjuta, Uluru, Kings Canon, Palm Valley and the Western MacDonnell Ranges.Total driving time: about three and a half hours
Today walking time: about two hours
Accommodation
- Permanent Tented Camp (shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Uluru Cultural Centre
- Maruku Arts cultural experience
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 UluruThe 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.
Today driving time: about five hours
Today walking time: about three hours
Accommodation
- Permanent Tented Camp (shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
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.Total driving time: about 45 minutes
Total walking distance: up to 10 kilometres/6.2 miles
Accommodation
- Bush Camping (basic facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Total driving time: about 3 hours
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Meals
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinnersTransport
Private vehicleAccommodation
Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (2 nights) Bush camp (2 nights)Included activities
- Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance
- Uluru Cultural Centre
- Maruku Arts cultural experience
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Dates & availability
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Outback Camping Adventure ex Yulara trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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Important notes
1. This trip starts in Yulara at approximately 1:00 pm and finishes in Alice Springs at approximately 6 pm on Day 5. 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. You can also start this trip in Alice Springs see code PAR5.
4. This trip requires a sleeping bag.
5. Please note there is no single supplement is available for this trip.

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