8D7N Trip between Adelaide and Uluru Adventure Tour

Day 1

• [Departure] 06:00, meet up at Untamed Escapes Adelaide. Your eight-day outback adventure begins in Adelaide at 6 am, where your Storyteller Guide will greet you..Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
• [Dining] Coffee stop at the coastal town of Port Wakefield
• [Attraction/experience] Hancock's Rock Lookout
• [Dining] Lunch, Hawker, Lunch stop at Hawker
• [Attraction/experience] Pichi Richi Railway, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, Have a quick stroll around Quorn, famous for the Pichi Richi Railway. Arrive at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park and embark on a hike at Arkaroo Rock
• [Dining] Dinner, Eat a tasty dinner prepared by your Guide, then kick back and enjoy front-row seats to one of the most spectacular light shows on Earth
• [Attraction/experience] Stellar Science, Optional stargazing experience at Stellar Science (Guide will book on the day, no pre-bookings or payments required. Experiences range from $90- $190pp)
• [Accommodation] 20:00, Skytrek Willow Springs Station; Swag camping at Skytrek Willow Springs Station. The time may vary on the day of the tour

Day 2

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Cultural tour, Guided Cultural tour with John from Ngai Nhina Yuras
• [Dining] Lunch, After lunch, we’ll take a magical scenic drive at Brachina Gorge
• [Attraction/experience] Brachina Gorge Rd, At Brachina Gorge, we might spot some rare yellow-footed rock wallabies if we're lucky
• [Dining] Dinner, After bushwalking and connecting with nature, chill out around the campfire with dinner and stories with your newfound friends
• [Accommodation] Skytrek Willow Springs Station; Swag camping at Skytrek Willow Springs Station

Day 3

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Oodnadatta Track to Mount Dare 4wd Track Start 4wd, Today we’re taking the bus off the beaten path and travelling along a section of one of Australia’s most iconic unsealed roads, the iconic Oodnadatta Track
• [Attraction/experience] Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, Mutonia Sculpture Park, Drive through eerie and moonlike desert scenery as the landscape uncovers highlights like Lake Eyre (Australia’s largest salt lake) and the Mutonia Sculpture Park
• [Attraction/experience] William Creek, Come late afternoon, arrive in the tiny outback settlement of William Creek
• [Accommodation] William Creek Hotel; Swag camping at William Creek Hotel

Day 4

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Coober Pedy, After breakfast, journey to the famous underground town of Coober Pedy. The opal capital of Australia features a sun-baked lunar landscape, fascinating history and a unique way of life
• [Attraction/experience] Umoona Opal Mine & Museum, Visit the town’s main attraction, Umoona Opal Mine and Museum. Go ‘noodling’ or fossicking and learn about these precious stones during an opal-cutting demonstration
• [Attraction/experience] Josephine's Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage, Afterwards, visit Josephine’s Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage. Established in 2008 to take in orphaned kangaroos from the far north of South Australia, it is about the size of Germany!
• [Attraction/experience] Underground Bunkhouse, The rest of the day is yours to do whatever you please, and there is plenty to explore. Stay in a unique underground bunkhouse tonight and grab dinner at one of the many underground eateries
• [Accommodation] Umoona Opal Mine & Museum; Umoona Opal Mine Accommodation (underground bunkhouse multi-share dorm)

Day 5

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Watarrka National Park
• [Attraction/experience] Kings Creek Station, Arrive at campsite at the Kings Creek Station. Relax, soak up the serenity, and, on warmer days, enjoy a swim in the pool. Have your camera ready for a stunning desert sunset view
• [Accommodation] Kings Creek Station; Swag camping at Kings Creek Station

Day 6

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Kings Canyon Rim Walk, It’s an early start this morning for the spellbinding Kings Canyon Rim Walk, which is guaranteed to be one of the most magical experiences of your life.
• [Attraction/experience] Watarrka National Park, With its 300-metre-high sandstone walls, hidden waterholes, fern forests, chasms, canyons and caverns, Watarrka National Park is central Australia’s answer to an oasis.
• [Attraction/experience] Priscilla’s Crack, Take in the 360-degree views and journey through Priscilla’s Crack, made famous by the classic Australian movie Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
• [Attraction/experience] Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, After lunch, rest your legs on the drive to our final destination, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
• [Dining] Dinner, Late this afternoon, watch an unforgettable sunset over Uluru before retreating to camp for dinner.
• [Accommodation] Ayers Rock Campground; Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground

Day 7

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, Rising early, breathe deep and soak up the serenity of a sunrise over Uluru. As the sunlight plays with the landscape, the rock formations change colour before your eyes.
• [Dining] Lunch
• [Attraction/experience] Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre, Visit the Cultural Centre to deepen your understanding of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. You can learn about Anangu culture and the park’s natural environment through exhibits and free presentations
• [Attraction/experience] Mala Uluru Walking Point, An exclusive 90-minute Mala Walk, guided by Anangu Traditional Owners. Gain firsthand insight into Uluru's cultural and spiritual significance, walking in the footsteps of the Anangu ancestors.
• [Dining] Dinner
• [Accommodation] Ayers Rock Campground; Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground

Day 8

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Uluru Base Walk, Sunrise at Uluru. Guided 10km Uluru base walk to connect with Uluru and learn its stories. Relax beside tranquil waterholes, take a break under a magnificent Sheoak tree and peer into hidden caves
• [Return] 12:00, Shuttle included
• Day {num}
• The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients

Eligibility

• Please note that due to the nature of these tours, the minimum age requirement is 13

• Children aged 13-18 must be accompanied by a paying adult

• Group size: 4-20 participant(s)

Additional information

Prohibitions & Limitations

• Fitness Level Requirement: Intermediate

Accessibility

• This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Day 1

• [Departure] 14:00, meet up at Desert Gardens Hotel. Your eight-day adventure begins at 2 pm, where you’ll meet your Storyteller Guide in front of the Desert Gardens Hotel..Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
• [Attraction/experience] Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre, Visit the Cultural Centre in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to soak up its mesmerising natural beauty and rich culture. Learn about the local Anangu culture and appreciate the beauty of their land
• [Attraction/experience] Uluṟu Car Sunset Viewing Area, After setting up camp this evening, head to a viewing platform to experience the famous changing colours of the magical Uluru at sunset. This is a great time to contemplate the vastness of the desert.
• [Dining] Dinner, Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers over our first campfire dinner. And roll out your Aussie swag for the first time underneath a sky full of sparkling stars
• [Accommodation] 20:00, Ayers Rock Campground; Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground. The time may vary on the day of the tour

Day 2

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Uluru Base Walk, A guided 10 km Uluru base walk is your best opportunity to connect with the rock and learn its stories
• [Dining] Lunch
• [Attraction/experience] Mala Uluru Walking Point, In the afternoon, we return to Uluru for an exclusive 90-minute Mala Walk guided by Anangu Traditional Owners. Gain firsthand insight into Uluru’s spiritual and cultural significance.
• [Dining] Dinner
• [Accommodation] Ayers Rock Campground; Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground

Day 3

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Kata Tjuta, Watarrka National Park, Kings Canyon, This morning, we depart Yulara and make our way towards Watarrka National Park and Kings Canyon. But first, it’s time for another untamed moment as Kata Tjuta materialises before you.
• [Dining] Lunch
• [Attraction/experience] Valley of the Winds, Embark on the Valley of the Winds guided walk for a moment in nature you will never forget. A sanctuary for plants and animals, including wallabies and gorgeous wildflowers
• [Accommodation] Kings Creek Station; Swag camping at Kings Creek Station

Day 4

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Kings Canyon Rim Walk, It’s an early start this morning for the spellbinding Kings Canyon Rim Walk, which is guaranteed to be one of the most magical experiences of your life.
• [Attraction/experience] Priscilla’s Crack, Take in the 360-degree views and journey through Priscilla’s Crack, made famous by the classic Australian movie Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
• [Attraction/experience] Coober Pedy, Travel across the Northern Territory and South Australian border. There are plenty of stops along the way before we arrive in Coober Pedy, ‘The Opal Capital of the World’.
• [Accommodation] Umoona Opal Mine & Museum; Umoona Opal Mine Accommodation (underground bunkhouse multi-share dorm)

Day 5

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Umoona Opal Mine & Museum, Visit the Umoona Opal Mine and Museum. Here you will learn about Aboriginal and European settlement, see how the early miners lived, and try your hand at ‘noodling’ for opals.
• [Attraction/experience] Josephine's Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage, Visit some rescued joeys at Josephine’s Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage. Established in 2008 to take in orphaned kangaroos from the far north of South Australia, it is about the size of Germany!
• [Attraction/experience] William Creek, Travel to areas seldom seen by most tourists as we leave the sealed roads of the Stuart Highway behind us and take the bus along unsealed roads to one of the remotest towns in the world, William Creek
• [Dining] Dinner, William Creek Hotel
• [Accommodation] William Creek; Swag camping at William Creek

Day 6

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Oodnadatta Track, Today, continue off the beaten path, travelling along a section of one of Australia’s most iconic unsealed roads, the Oodnadatta Track.
• [Attraction/experience] Mutonia Sculpture Park, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, Drive through eerie lunar-like landscapes and, along the way, uncover highlights such as the mind-bending Mutonia Sculpture Park and Lake Eyre, Australia’s largest salt lake.
• [Attraction/experience] Skytrek Willow Springs Station, Grab lunch at one of the quirky outback towns along the way before we arrive at Skytrek Willow Springs Station in the magnificent Flinders Ranges.
• [Attraction/experience] South Flinders Ranges, The Flinders Ranges is famed as having some of the Southern Hemisphere’s clearest skies. So, for the next two nights, enjoy front-row seats to one of Earth’s most spectacular light shows.
• [Dining] Dinner, After a campfire dinner, roll out your swag under a sea of stars blanketing the ancient landscape and spend the evening marvelling at the Milky Way and counting constellations.
• [Attraction/experience] Stellar Science, Optional stargazing experience at Stellar Science (Guide will book on the day, no pre-bookings or payments required. Experiences range from $90 - $120pp)
• [Accommodation] Skytrek Willow Springs Station; Swag camping at Skytrek Willow Springs Station

Day 7

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Cultural tour, Guided Cultural tour with John from Ngai Nhina Yuras
• [Attraction/experience] Hiking, pull on your hiking boots for a hike through tall river red gums and pines, past waterholes and a historic ruined homestead, culminating with breathtaking views over the surrounding wilderness
• [Dining] Lunch, After a picnic lunch, take a beautiful scenic drive at Brachina Gorge
• [Attraction/experience] Brachina Gorge Rd
• [Dining] Dinner
• [Accommodation] Skytrek Willow Springs Station; Swag camping at Skytrek Willow Springs Station

Day 8

• [Dining] Breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Arkaroo Rock, After our final breakfast together, roll up your swag one last time and set out on the Arkaroo Rock Trail, which has impressive views over the Chace Range.
• [Dining] Lunch, Enjoy a picnic lunch before travelling to Alligator Gorge in the Southern Flinders Ranges.
• [Attraction/experience] Alligator Gorge, Clare Valley, Our last stint on the road will see us travel through the picturesque Clare Valley wine region before arriving in Adelaide at around 6 pm.
• [Return] 18:00, at Untamed Escapes Adelaide,
• Day {num}
• The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients

Eligibility

• Please note that due to the nature of these tours, the minimum age requirement is 13

• Children aged 13-18 must be accompanied by a paying adult

• Group size: 4-20 participant(s)

Additional information

Prohibitions & Limitations

• Fitness Level Requirement: Intermediate

Accessibility

• This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)