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Northern
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Gunya Titjikala |
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Alice Springs |
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Description: |
Itineraries are custom designed for our guests
and intimate and exclusive experiences can vary
from aboriginal art, culture, landscapes,
dreamtime, 'bush tucker' or just sit down in the
dirt with the locals and share cultures. The
accommodation chosen is ideal for the desert and
consists of 5 deluxe safari tents perched on
polished timber flooring 6 feet above sandy red
dunes overlooking the wonders of the Simpson
Desert, complete with private en-suite.
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Half
Day City Tour |
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Alice Springs |
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Description: |
See
the home of the School of the Air and watch as
lessons are conducted via radio, visit the Royal
Flying Doctor Service, the Original Overland
Telegraph Station and an unusual art gallery and
museum. |
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Dreamtime and Bushtucker Half Day Tour |
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Area: |
Alice Springs |
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Description: |
Sample a Witchetty Grub, or some kangaroo tail,
as you are introduced to topics such as
Dreamtime and Aboriginal spiritual beliefs. This
tour provides a rare opportunity to meet and
interact firsthand with traditional Elders, men,
and women from the Walpiri tribe. |
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Western McDonnell Ranges Outback Full Day Tour |
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Area: |
Alice Springs |
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Description: |
Today you will visit Simpson’s Gap, Standley
Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole, then on to
Ormiston Gorge for time at leisure and perhaps a
refreshing swim. |
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Desert Park Tours |
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Area: |
Alice Springs |
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Description: |
This
unique park showcases the landscapes, animals
and plants of Australia’s desert and their
traditional use by the Aboriginal people. |
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Hot
Air Ballooning |
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Area: |
Alice Springs |
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Description: |
Be
whisked up to 1,000 feet above this magical
land, before descending to champagne. |
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Camel Trekking |
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Area: |
Alice Springs or Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
Sit
back and let the camels carry you off the beaten
track to see the views from the tallest seats in
town. |
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The
Spirit of Uluru Half Day Tour |
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Area: |
Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
See
the sun rise over this soulful Australian icon
and enjoy short guided walks to view Aboriginal
rock art, waterholes and appreciate unique flora
and fauna. |
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Aboriginal Uluru Tour |
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Area: |
Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
This
unique cultural experience with Anangu Tours
begins with an early start to watch the sunrise,
followed by a tour of the base of Ayers Rock.
Enjoy breakfast at the Cultural Center which
overlooks Uluru before joining Aboriginal guides
for the Liru Tour. Learn the real meaning and
history of Uluru from local Aboriginal guides,
hear about their beliefs, learn to hold a spear
and see demonstrations of ancient bush skills.
Note that an easy 1.2 mile walk is involved, and
the tour commences one hour prior to sunrise. |
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Kata
Tjuta (the Olgas) and Dunes Half Day Tour |
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Area: |
Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
Marvel at the spectacular panoramic view of Kata
Tjuta, a very sacred place to the Aboriginal
people. Hear how it has evolved over millions of
years. Celebrate the fantastic color changes
wrought by sunset with champagne. |
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Mt
Conner Outback Tour |
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Area: |
Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
Venture into Australia’s enormous backyard as
you start to appreciate the size and ruggedness
of the Australian outback. Thousand year old
trees in a desert where rains can fall years
apart will amaze you. Discover fossil remnants
of the earliest life forms known on our planet.
Enjoy the golden sunset with a bush picnic
before calling in at the Cattle Station
Homestead and Outback Hotel. |
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Sounds of Silence Dinner |
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Area: |
Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
Enjoy the brilliant sunset over Kata Tjuta, the
fresh tastes of outback cuisine and the ‘sounds
of silence’ at a bush BBQ with a difference. |
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1
Day and 2 Day Pass Options |
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Area: |
Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
The
1-Day Uluru Pass combines an afternoon and a
morning tour, and includes the national park
entry fee. The 2- Day Uluru Outback Pass adds
the Mount Conner tour. |
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Litchfield National Park Full Day Tour |
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Area: |
Darwin |
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Description: |
Enjoy the scenic delights from lookouts to
falls, as well as serene, crystal clear pools
where you may swim and relax. |
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Katherine Full Day Tour |
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Area: |
Darwin |
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Description: |
Today’s highlight is a scenic cruise on
Katherine Gorge. Pass sheer rock walls and all
manner of flora and fauna, perhaps even the
chance to see a crocodile sunning on the banks! |
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Tiwi
Islands Overnight Tour |
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Area: |
Darwin |
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Description: |
Bathurst and Melville Islands lie about 50 miles
off the north coast of Darwin. The Tiwi, an
Australian Aboriginal people, have lived on
these islands for thousands of years and had
little contact with the mainland until the late
1800’s. Nguiu, on Bathurst Island, is the
central point of the tour. It began as a
Catholic Church Mission in 1911 and today is a
progressive community of 1200 people. |
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Kakadu and Arnhem Land Overnight Tours |
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Area: |
Darwin |
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Description: |
Kakadu is a treasure chest of archeological and
rock art sites, whilst Arnhem Land is renowned
for its spectacular sandstone escarpments,
rivers and gorges. There is much to learn about
Aboriginal history and culture in these areas
with 2 or 3 day touring options available. |
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Name: |
The
Ghan Train |
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Area: |
Darwin to Alice Springs or Adelaide |
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Description: |
Discover Australia by rail as you travel
straight down the middle of the continent. |
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Area: |
Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
For
those looking to learn about Aboriginal art and
culture from aboriginal artists, this tour
offers a fun introduction to Aboriginal art and
the chance to join local artists to try your own
hand. Aboriginal Guides provide an introduction
to their culture and how this is expressed in
their art works. Join the artists to complete
your own painting, which you can take home as a
memento of your experience. |
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Area: |
Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
Aboriginal Guides host a fascinating walk into
the base of Uluru, and an insight into the Uluru
Cultural Centre. Tour includes free time in the
Cultural Centre before meeting your Anangu guide
who will provide an introduction to Aboriginal
Law and Culture. With your Aboriginal Guide,
visit caves at the base of Uluru where the
ancestors left paintings in time worn ochres.
See the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole, whose
life-giving waters have been drunk by
generations of Aboriginal people. Discover local
bush foods, and hear tales of desert survival.
After the tour enjoy light snacks while watching
the sunset over Uluru. |
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Name: |
Camel To Sunrise |
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Area: |
Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
A
peaceful one hour camel ride through stunning
sand dune country with the awe inspiring back
drop of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Take in the cool
morning air and watch as the rising sun lights
Uluru and the surrounding plains. Skilled
cameleers describe the flora and fauna. Enjoy
billy tea and freshly baked beer bread after the
ride. |
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Name: |
Camel To Sunset |
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Area: |
Ayers Rock |
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Description: |
Traveling for one hour on friendly camels in
this spectacular desert region brings you closer
to nature and offers great views of Uluru - Kata
Tjuta National Park World Heritage Area. A
refreshing glass of sparkling wine or beer and
tasty snacks wait at the end of the trail. |
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Red Center Dreaming |
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Area: |
Alice Springs |
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Description: |
Enjoy an authentic, traditional and contemporary
Aboriginal performance, featuring dancing,
weaponry, interaction, didgeridoo playing,
cultural history and fireside story telling.
Dinner is in an open air bush setting. Transfer
from your Alice Springs accommodation to the
site. Tonight’s tour includes a 3 course dinner
with wine and soft drinks. |
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