ROCK 2 WATER (5,5 days Alice Springs to Adelaide)

Tour Details

Operator

Groovy Grape Getaways

Destinations

Ayers Rock (Uluru), Adelaide, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Coober Pedy and Kings Canyon

Departs From

Alice Springs

Tour Description

The Groovy way to explore the best of the Red Centre and then head on South. Unforgettable sunrises and fantastic sunsets over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Spectacular walks and unforgettable sights. Star gazing and life underground at Coober Pedy. A great BIG adventure, arrive in Adelaide with great memories and new friends.

Day 1:
No need to rush! We leave at 12 midday so you’ve got all morning to get organised. Today we head to Kings Creek Station where at the end of the day after a hearty dinner we settle into our swags around the campfire.

Day 2:
After breakfast we walk Watarrka (Kings Canyon) to experience the fantastic views of the Gorge, huge sandstone walls and an immense Canyon floor. We then heads towards Uluru in good shape to set up camp and go out for our first Uluru sunset. Nothing really prepares you for The Rock – it’s awesome.

Day 3:
Up with the birds for sunrise and breakfast, today its at Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). We hike the majestic Valley of the Winds with its incredibly ancient rock formations before returning to camp to spend the rest of the day soaking up the magic of Uluru. There is enough time to do everything including climbing Uluru.

Day 4:
After another fantastic breakfast we enjoy a walk around the base of Uluru and spend time learning about the Aboriginal people at the Cultural Centre. Lunch is at the campground, with a departure for the bar and swimming pool at Kulgera Roadhouse 'just down the road'. Dinner, lots of stories and an overnight stay at the roadhouse.

Day 5:
Coober Pedy by lunchtime. Opal capital of the world and a landscape a lot like Mars. The locals live underground and so will you. After a tour of the town, enjoy a beer in the pub, go "noodling" for opals or visit an opal shop. There's a special star-gazing tour tonight, one of the real highlights of the trip.

Day 6:
Last day. Incredible changing landscape, kangaroos, emus, road trains, genuine bush characters and enough stops to keep you happy along the way. Relax in air-conditioned comfort and settle in as we cruise to Adelaide, arriving around 6pm.