You can travel the desert in complete comfort, allowing you to experience the lifestyle of both the aborigines and western man as a part of coming to grips with the environment. There is 1600 Kms (1000 miles) of desert in just about every direction you would care to travel.
Ayers Rock, or Uluru, is one of Australia's icons, but it is not the total experience in the Red Centre. Depending on the amount of time you have available, you can spend from 2 to 6 days exploring Alice Springs, Ayers Rock and the desert wilderness between.
If planning your own trip, you need to be aware that it is about 5 hours drive from Ayers Rock to Alice Springs by way of the paved, main road. If you 4-Wheel-Drive it through the Merreenie Loop and the pure desert environment between Alice Springs and Kings Canyon you should allow at least a day.
Local guides and outfitters are essential for safety in this arid, isolated and beautiful part of Australia.
It is possible to plan your own trip, or you can include this iconic area of Australia as part of an escorted group tour.
Working with a knowledgeable Australian Travel Planner to arrange and reserve an individualised, customised trip will make sure you use your time wisely and travel in complete safety while experiencing the "real" Outback.
