Ex. Central Australia

Northern Territory Day Tours

EX. CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

01 April 2014 – 31 March 2015

Northern Territory Day Tours
Ex. Central Australia

01 April 2014 – 31 March 2015

Contents

AYERS ROCK (ULURU)

PASSES

TOUR NAME:Y3 DISCOVERY PITI PASS

TOUR NAME:Y5 OCHRE PASS

SUNRISE

TOUR NAME: Y9 Uluru Sunrise

TOUR NAME: Y18 Uluru Sunrise & Sacred Sights

TOUR NAME: RSJ The Rising Sun - Anangu Aboriginal Experience

TOUR NAME: Y41 Uluru Sunrise & Guided Walk

SUNSET

TOUR NAME: Y11 Uluru Sunset Tour

TOUR NAME: Y11B Uluru Sunset with BBQ Dinner

TOUR NAME: Y13 Kata Tjuta and Uluru Sunset Tour

TOUR NAME: Y13B Uluru Sunset with BBQ Dinner

TOUR NAME: Y51 Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds

KINGS CANYON

TOUR NAME: Y19 Kings Canyon & Outback Panoramas

TOUR NAME: Y20 Kings Canyon & & Outback Panoramas to Alice Springs

TOUR NAME: Y28 Kings Canyon Scenic Climb

TOUR NAME: Y23 Ayers Rock to Kings Canyon

RED CONNECTIONS

TOUR NAME: Y6 Ayers Rock to Alice Springs

TOUR NAME: A39 Kings Canyon to Alice Springs Half Day Tour

TOUR NAME: Y22 Kings Canyon to Ayers Rock Resort

ALICE SPRINGS

TOUR NAME: A6 Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock)

TOUR NAME: A3 A Town Like Alice

TOUR NAME: A13 West MacDonnell Ranges & Town Tour

TOUR NAME: A7 West MacDonnell Ranges Outback Gaps & Gorges

TOUR NAME: A7D West MacDonnell Ranges Outback Gaps & Gorges + Desert Park

TOUR NAME: A5 Palm Valley Safari by 4WD

AYERS ROCK (ULURU)

PASSES

TOUR NAME:Y3DISCOVERY PITI PASS

DURATION:Valid for 3 Days
DEPARTURES:Daily
(Y18) 90 minutes prior to sunrise daily from Ayers Rock Resort
(Y13) 1430 daily (Apr – Oct) 1500 daily (Nov – Mar) from Ayers Rock Resort.

Inclusions:National Park Entry Fee, Kata Tjuta and Uluru Sunset (Y13), Uluru Sunrise & Sacred Sights

(Y18)

The DiscoveryPitiPassis designed with the flexibility to put together your own itinerary.

An example itinerary is:

Day 1: Afternoon – Kata Tjuta and Uluru Sunset

Travel to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. On the way, enjoy panoramic views of the southern side of Kata Tjuta. Continue on before arriving at the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend some time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. In the late afternoon we travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Witness and photograph the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset whilst enjoying nibbles and a glass of wine.

Day 2: Morning - Uluru Sunrise & Sacred Sights

Rise early this morning to travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area, Talinguru Nyakunytjaku. Watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre alight while enjoying a warming cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. After watching the sunrise you will join your AAT Kings Driver Guide for a tour around the base of Uluru. Travel by coach to the Mutitjulu Walk where you will be escorted to the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole. View Aboriginal rock paintings and learn about the area as your Driver Guide indicates some native flora and explains the Aboriginal and European history of Uluru. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, where you can learn about Aboriginal culture and see Aboriginal arts and crafts, before returning to Ayers Rock Resort. On days when the Uluru Climb is open, those with a good level of fitness will have the opportunity to climb Uluru as an alternative to the Mutitjulu Walk. Return to Ayers Rock Resort.

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TOUR NAME:Y5 OCHRE PASS

Duration:Valid for 3 days
Departures:Daily
(Y51) 1400 (Apr – Oct) and 1430 (Nov – Mar) from Ayers Rock Resort
(Y41) 90 minutes prior to sunrise daily from Ayers Rock Resort

Inclusions: National Park Entry Fee, Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds (Y51), Uluru Sunrise Guided Walk

(Y41)

The Ochre Passis designed with the flexibility to put together your own itinerary.

An example itinerary is:

Day 1: Afternoon - Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds

Travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) where you’re AAT Kings Guide will explain the geological history of these giant domes. Your Guide will then escort you on a 2-3 hour walk in the valley between the massive red conglomerate rocks. The walking path is rocky and requires a good level of fitness. Marvel at the unique flora and fauna that has survived in this harsh environment. When you reach the Valley of the Winds Lookout, take some time to gaze out over the central valley of Kata Tjuta. Then take in a magnificent outback sunset at Kata Tjuta while you enjoy a complimentary glass of Australian wine.

Day 2: Morning - Uluru Sunrise Guided Cultural Walk

Travel to the sunrise viewing area at the eastern end of Uluru. Watch the first rays of the sun set Uluru and the red centre alight while enjoying a warming cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. After sunrise, join your guide for your cultural tour. On the way from Kuniya Piti, a sacred site at Uluru your Guide points out the natural features of the landscape, Aboriginal rock paintings, relays traditional Aboriginal stories and explains the geological formation, Aboriginal history and flora and fauna unique to this area. Once at Mutitjulu waterhole, board your coach and continue your tour around the circumference of this massive rock with commentary from your Guide. Take a break for morning tea an visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Choose to stay at the Cultural Centre or for those who are still keen, accompany your guide to Mala Walk, Continue through Kantju Gorge, where after rainfall water can cascade over the side of Uluru and plunge some 90 metres to the ground. You will be rewarded with an AAT Kings Souvenir Certificate before being transferred to Ayers Rock Resort.

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SUNRISE

TOUR NAME:Y9Uluru Sunrise

Departure Days:Daily

Departure Point:Ayers Rock Resort

Duration:Approx. 2.75 hrs

Departure time: Approx. 90 minutes prior to sunrise

Arrival Time: Approx. 75 minutes after Sunrise

Inclusions Y9:Uluru Sunrise, Tea, coffee and biscuits

Travel to the sunrise viewing area, Talinguru nyakunytjaku, near Uluru and watch the first sunlight of the day creep across the desert plains. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as the morning sun slowly changes the colour of Uluru. In summer, watching sunrise at Uluru in the cool morning air is the perfect start to the day.

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TOUR NAME:Y18Uluru Sunrise & Sacred Sights

Departure Days:Daily

Departure Point:Ayers Rock Resort

Duration:Approx. 5 hrs

Departure time: Approx. 90 minutes prior to sunrise

Arrival Time: Approx. 10:00am and 11:00am

Inclusions Y18:Uluru Sunrise, Tea, coffee and biscuits, Chance to climb Uluru, Mutitjulu Waterhole

Rise early this morning to travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area, Talinguru Nyakunytjaku. Watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre alight while enjoying a warming cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. After watching the sunrise you will join your AAT Kings Driver Guide for a tour around the base of Uluru. Travel by coach to the Mutitjulu Walk where you will be escorted to the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole. View Aboriginal rock paintings and learn about the area as your Driver Guide indicates some native flora and explains the Aboriginal and European history of Uluru. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, where you can learn about Aboriginal culture and see Aboriginal arts and crafts. On days when the Uluru Climb is open, those with a good level of fitness will have the opportunity to climb Uluru as an alternative to the Mutitjulu Walk. Return to Ayers Rock Resort.

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TOUR NAME:RSJThe Rising Sun - Anangu Aboriginal Experience

Departure Days:Daily

Departure Point:Ayers Rock Resort

Duration:Approx. 6 hrs

Departure time: Approx. 90 minutes prior to sunrise

Arrival Time: Approx. 12:00

Inclusions RSJ:Indigenous Guide & Interpreter, Buffet Breakfast, Lungkata Interpretive Walk

Experience the sacred beauty and culture of Uluru in an intimate group led by a member of the localAnangu people. Behold the majesty of Uluru as the sun rises to reveal the desert’s red heart. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre before joining your indigenous guide. Immerse yourself in the Anangu culture as you gather around a campfire and learn ancient bush skills before an interpretive walk where your local guide will explain traditional stories at the base of this ancient monolith.

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TOUR NAME:Y41Uluru Sunrise Guided Walk

Departure Days:Daily

Departure Point:Ayers Rock Resort

Duration:Approx. 6 hrs

Departure time: Approx. 90 minutes prior to sunrise

Arrival Time: Approx. 12:00

Inclusions RSJ:Uluru Sunrise, Tea, coffee and biscuits, Mutitjulu Waterhole, Aboriginal rock paintings,

Kunyia Piti, Kantju Gorge

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SUNSET

TOUR NAME:Y11 Uluru Sunset Tour

TOUR NAME:Y11BUluru Sunset with BBQ Dinner

Departure Days:Daily

Departure Point:Ayers Rock Resort

Duration:Y11Approx. 1.5 hrs

Duration:Y11BApprox. 3.75 hrs

Departure time: Approx. 75 minutes prior to sunset

Arrival Time: Y11Approx. 20 minutes after sunset

Y11BApprox. 2 ½ hours after sunset

Inclusions Y11:Uluru Sunset, Wine and nibbles

Inclusions Y11B:Uluru Sunset, Wine and nibbles, AAT Kings BBQ Dinner at exclusive venue

Travel from Ayers Rock Resort to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Enjoy nibbles and a complimentary glass of wine as the sun sinks over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is famous. Don’t forget your camera! It is recommended that you photograph Uluru every 5 minutes to really capture the gradual colour changes of the rock. Occasionally, when it rains, you may be lucky enough to see the spectacular sight of water cascading over the sides of Uluru.

Uluru Sunset Additional Options

Y11B - After sunset guests are transferred to AAT Kings’ exclusive barbecue site with their Guide. The site is within the Uluru National Park, outside the Cultural Centre set amongst red sand dunes and desert oak trees providing a peaceful desert setting. The site is located far enough away from the resort lights so that there is a clear view of the stars in the southern sky. Once at the site, guests will be served a variety of Australian meats and salads, accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice (menus are subject to change). After dinner, guests will be served tea, coffee and biscuits and the guide will conduct a tour of the night sky, describing and pointing out some of the visible constellations with the assistance of a high beam spotlight (weather permitting). The Guide will also explain some Aboriginal stories that relate to the stars before returning to Ayers Rock Resort.

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TOUR NAME:Y13Kata Tjuta and Uluru Sunset Tour

TOUR NAME: Y13B Uluru Sunset with BBQ Dinner

Departure Days:Daily

Departure Point:Ayers Rock Resort

Duration:Y13Approx. 5.5 hrs

Duration:Y13BApprox. 7.5 hrs

Departure time: 1430 (Apr-Oct) and 1500 (Nov-Mar)

Arrival Time: Y13Approx. 20 minutes after sunset

Y13BApprox. 2 ½ hours after sunset

Inclusions Y13:Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Walpa Gorge, Uluru at Sunset, Wine and Nibbles

Inclusions Y13B:Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Walpa Gorge, Uluru at Sunset, Wine and Nibbles,

AAT Kings BBQ Dinner at exclusive venue

Travel to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. On the way, enjoy panoramic views the southern side of Kata Tjuta before arriving at the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend some time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. In the late afternoon we travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Witness and photograph the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset whilst enjoying nibbles and a glass of wine.

Kata Tjuta & Uluru Sunset Additional Options

Y13B - After sunset guests are transferred to AAT Kings’ exclusive barbecue site with their Guide. The site is within the Uluru National Park, outside the Cultural Centre set amongst red sand dunes and desert oak trees providing a peaceful desert setting. The site is located far enough away from the resort lights so that there is a clear view of the stars in the southern sky. Once at the site, guests will be served a variety of Australian meats and salads, accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice (menus are subject to change). After dinner, guests will be served tea, coffee and biscuits and the guide will conduct a tour of the night sky, describing and pointing out some of the visible constellations with the assistance of a high beam spotlight (weather permitting). The Guide will also explain some Aboriginal stories that relate to the stars before returning to Ayers Rock Resort.

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TOUR NAME:Y51Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds

Departure Days:Daily

Departure Point:Ayers Rock Resort

Duration:Approx. 6.5 hrs

Departure time: Approx. 2:00pm (Apr-Oct) and 2:30pm (Nov-Mar)

Arrival Time: Approx. 40 minutes after sunset

Inclusions RSJ:Kata Tjuta, Valley of the Winds, Sunset at Kata Tjuta with wine and nibbles

Travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) where you’re AAT Kings Driver/Guide will explain the geological history of these giant domes. Your Guide will then escort you on a 2-3 hour walk in the valley between the massive red conglomerate rocks. The walking path is rocky and requires a good level of fitness. Marvel at the unique flora and fauna that has survived in this harsh environment. When you reach the Valley of the Winds Lookout, take some time to gaze out over the central valley of Kata Tjuta. Then take in a magnificent outback sunset at Kata Tjuta while you enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

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KINGS CANYON

TOUR NAME:Y19Kings Canyon & Outback Panoramas

TOUR NAME:Y20Kings Canyon & & Outback Panoramas to Alice Springs

Departure Days:Daily

Departure Point:Ayers Rock Resort

Duration:Approx. 12.5 hrs

Departure time: Approx. 4:00am (Oct-Mar) and 4:45am (Apr-Sep)

Arrival Time: Y19Returns Ayers Rock Resort at approx. 5:30pm (Oct-Mar) and 6:00pm (Apr-Sep)

Y20 Returns Alice Springs at approximately 7:00pm (Apr-Sep) 6:30pm (Oct-Mar)

Inclusions Y19:Kings Canyon, Breakfast at Kings Creek Station, Watarrka National Park, ‘Garden of Eden’, Return transfer to Ayers Rock Resort

Inclusions Y20:Kings Canyon, Breakfast at Kings Creek Station, Watarrka National Park, ‘Garden of Eden’, Return transfer to Alice Springs

Travel from Ayers Rock Resort to Kings Canyon, stopping for breakfast at Kings Creek Station (included) along the way. Make the rocky climb to the rim of the canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park. Follow the rim of the canyon stopping to look down into the canyon gorge at look-out points. Time permitting, you may choose to descend into the green oasis of the 'Garden of Eden'. The circuit walk takes approximately 3 hours to complete and is rocky and steep in parts. It is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Alternatively, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder strewn canyon floor. After lunch (own expense), return to Ayers Rock Resort (Y19) or Alice Springs (Y20).