Alice Springs and Uluru

SPRINGS Things to do: Visit Alice Springs Desert Park ‐ Situated on Larapinta drive, the desert park is a ‘must see’ for every visitor to the red centre. Spot rare and endangered animals in the low light of the nocturnal house and discover the star attractions at the ‘free‐flying birds of prey’ show. Here you will see the desert come to life. Scenic Flights over the Outback ‐ Floating above Alice at sunrise is not an experience you will forget in a hurry (though the included picnic champagne breakfast may be). Hotel transfers are included in the price. Go Hot Air Ballooning with Outback Ballooning ‐ Float above the Outback desert on this exciting hot air balloon adventure! Rise before dawn and watch your balloon inflate in the early rays of daybreak, before boarding your balloon and heading aloft. Drift over this barren landscape and spot wildlife from the air. Enjoy a light champagne breakfast on the landing site. This is a great way to see the Outback. Alice Springs Camel Tour ‐ Join our one‐hour camel tour during your stay in Alice Springs. This gentle camel ride starts from the camel farm at Pyndan Camel Tracks located 20‐minutes by road from Alice Springs. Once on  the back of your camel, your experienced guide will lead  you  into White Gums Station following a flat clay track along an avenue of Iron Bark and Mulga trees before climbing a slight incline for sweeping views across the MacDonell Ranges – a great place for a photo on your camel. Along the way, spot kangaroos, wallabies, birds and other wildlife. This is a great experience for ages. Free transfers. Palm Valley 4wd Tour from Alice Springs ‐ Explore the Palm Valley area on a full‐day tour from Alice Springs, and take an off‐road excursion to see rock pools and rugged outback landscapes by 4WD. The  tour  includes  a  picnic  lunch  in  Finke  Gorge  National  Park  and  a  visit  to  the  Hermannsburg Aboriginal community, combining relaxation and history in one of Central Australia’s most celebrated river oases. Quad Rush ‐ Saddle Up on your four‐wheeled horse for the ultimate in quad biking / ATV adventures ‐ zip through The Aussie Outback for a combination of thrills and sights! See the best Of Australia's Red Centre all while embracing the spirit of adventure aboard your own stable quad bike vehicle as your expert guides take you on a journey to see some of the area's most memorable natural sights. Over the course of 2.5 hours, you'll depart From Alice Springs and head out into the heart of the wilderness on a series of tracks laid out on an authentic Northern Territory cattle station. Visit the MacDonnell Ranges ‐ The East and West MacDonnell Ranges stretch out for hundreds of kilometers on both sides of Alice Springs. They are an adventure playground with hiking trails, four‐ wheel drive tracks, swimming holes, and camping spots.  Accommodation in Alice Springs Chifley Alice Springs Resort ‐ http://www.silverneedlehotels.com/chifley/alice‐springs Double Tree by Hilton ‐ http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/northern‐territory/doubletree‐by‐ hilton‐hotel‐alice‐springs‐ASPDADI/index.html Aurora ‐ http://www.alicespringsaurora.com.au/ Desert Palms Resort ‐ http://www.desertpalms.com.au/ Alice on Todd Apartments ‐ http://www.aliceontodd.com/ Quest Serviced Apartments Alice Springs ‐ http://www.questapartments.com.au/Accommodation/123/Australia/Alice_Springs_CBD/Quest_Al ice_Springs/Welcome.aspx

Things to do: Enjoy NT’s iconic landscapes then by combining them with world class dining experiences. With Sounds of Silences and Tali Wiru dinner packages. There is a dining experiences to suit all budgets and tastes. Chat with local artists at the Maruku and Walkatjara galleries and see the important role they play in Indigenous culture. Get involved and take part in demonstrations and workshops with local artists for a truly unique and authentic experience.   ACCOMMODATION IN ULURU Longitude 131° – Luxury ‐ http://longitude131.com.au/ Sails in the Desert ‐ https://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/accommodation/sails‐in‐the‐desert Desert Gardens Hotel ‐ https://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/accommodation/desert‐gardens‐hotel Outback Pioneer Hotel ‐ https://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/accommodation/outback‐pioneer‐hotel Outback Pioneer Lodge‐ https://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/accommodation/outback‐pioneer‐lodge

With multiple viewing points to experience an Uluru sunrise and sunset, why not pack a picnic and take in Australia’s icon in style.   Get up close to the iconic landmark “Uluru”, with a guided walk around the base of Uluru at sunrise. (Three walks: 9.4 kms, 2 kms and 1 km) Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Uluru and the Kata Tjuta. Enjoy the crisp morning air with a sunrise ride, or meander through the dunes as the sun slowly dips, gently changing the colour of everything around you and beckoning you to enjoy a sunset tipple. Explore the outback at a faster pace on the back of a late model Harley Davidson and cruise the Ayers Rock sunset strip. Head off road on a quad biking adventure through the dunes around Kings Creek Station, or explore isolated bush tracks across the plains in a 4WD. Ancient and monumental, Kata Tjuta/The Olgas soars above the desert. Challenge yourself to the 7.4‐kilometre Valley of the Winds walk