The Red Desert sand stretches 1,000 Kms (600 miles) in any direction you care to look, and dominating the landscape is the shape of the monolith that is known to the local Aboriginal people as Uluru. Thirty miles (40 Kms) away is Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), another fascinating rock formation also sacred to the Aborigines.
Welcome to Ayers Rock and the Red Centre, home to the Anangu Tribe.
Accommodation here ranges from basic campgrounds to the super luxurious, each one having a different personality, but all sharing the same geographic area. Having been there and studied the options, your Travel Planner can discuss the relative merits of each one.
The Anangu Tribe have a range of activities in which you can take part, either in a group or as a private charter. Interacting with tribal members gives you the chance to observe the Aboriginal culture first hand. Your Travel Planner will be pleased to include whatever interests you.
Alice Springs is about 6 hours drive by sealed road from Ayers Rock, and so you will need to take this into account when planning for both places. An option is to join a small group 4 Wheel Drive adventure in the red desert, following unsealed roads through the wilderness. This desert trip should not be attempted by the inexperienced, but is an eye-opener with a good guide and the right equipment.
Kings Canyon is an oasis in the middle of the desert and can be accessed from Ayers Rock, or as part of the desert adventure mentioned above. All in all, you will need to appreciate the full range of options, from hot air ballooning to camel rides to helicopter flights before arriving out in the Red Centre so your time is effectively spent. You will also need to discuss weather conditions at the time you wish to visit with your Travel Planner.
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