Rising from the desert sands, this massive creation from the dawn of time will overwhelm you. The richness of colour changing by the hour, the powerful presence of the Aboriginal Tjukurpa (dreaming) and the enormity of this symbol of the Australian Outback. Traverse the Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta (Olgas), a tumbled mass of protruding rock domes. Nothing will prepare you for your first close up of Uluru (Ayers Rock); its ancient mystery, its spirit and its wonder. Visit this monolith of Uluru...... and stand in awe!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Head out South Road and on to the Stuart Highway passing the West MacDonnell Ranges
• Take a break at Jim's Place, Stuart's Well - a typical outback roadside stop - there's time for breakfast, light or cooked (own expense)
• Cross remote endless plains and experience the vast openness of Outback Australia
• Erldunda and Mt Ebenezer
• Stunning sand ridges clad with desert oaks
• Enjoy a complimentary Billy Tea or a cool drink with a lamington cake while taking in superb views of Mt Conner mesa
• Look for massive road trains
• Yulara - a modern desert tourist resort town
• Experience the presence of Uluru - the massive stone heart of Australia
• Learn of Aboriginal Tjukurpa and rock art on the Mala Walk
• Take a complete circuit tour around the base of Uluru learning of the geology and legends of the rock
• Take a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole and see Aboriginal rock art
• Learn of the law, legends and bush tucker of the Anangu people
• Visit the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and learn about Aboriginal culture and art
• Uluru base - see it, touch it perhaps even climb it#
• Visit Kata Tjuta - walking trails lead to cool valleys and secluded waterholes
• Witness an Uluru sunset while sipping sparkling wine or juice followed by a sunset buffet consisting of cold meats, garden salad and bread
• Return to Alice Springs stopping for a snack stop (own expense) and enjoy an on-board Australian movie.