3 days5 Day Art and Culture Tour of Central Australia
New5 daysAlice Springs
Length
5 days
Itinerary
5 days planned
Group
Max 8
Guides
English
Overview
Travelling through the vast desert in an intimate group is inspiring to say the least. Traversing a cultural landscape, shaped by the forces of water, wind, and fire, while learning directly from the worlds oldest living culture, is nothing short of profound.
During the adventure, you’ll get acquainted with the Red Centre’s iconic locations, including Uluru, Kings Canyon, and Tjoritja (the West MacDonnell Ranges). Reconnect with your creativity by making art outdoors in breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy conversations around the campfire.
We will visit Aboriginal Art Centres, meet artists and cultural experts, and eat a bushfoods platter by Arrernte icon Rayleen Brown. Our nights will be a mix of high quality hotel accomm and glamping tents, with our final night spent camping under the stars in swags. You will be escorted by an experienced tour guide with extensive local knowledge and a passion for this desert ecosystem for the entire trip.
Experienced artists & beginners welcome.
Day by day itinerary
1Alice Pickups, Yulara & Uluru Sunset⌄
Our award-winning guide Anna will share her love of the Outback - from the colours and shades appreciated through an artists eyes, to the flora and fauna, culture and history.
Uluru Sunset: watch the colour changes over the iconic monolith
Meals: Lunch: Fresh sandwiches (while travelling) · Dinner: BBQ dinner featuring a tasty bushfoods platter
Overnight: First night at your comfortable Yulara hotel accommodation (3 stars)
2Kata Tjuta & Dot Painting⌄
Today is all about experiencing the national park. Activities will be tailored to the groups interests and fitness levels, but will include nature walks, painting classes, Indigenous cultural experiences and free time to explore Yulara's Gallery of Central Australia (GoCA)
Meals: Breakfast: Continental breakfast · Lunch: Fresh salad
Overnight: Second night at your comfortable Yulara hotel accommodation (3 stars)
3Uluru Sunrise & Kings Creek⌄
An early start worth waking for! Catch the Uluru Sunrise paired with a morning watercolour painting session.
A scenic drive to Kings Canyon is punctuated with stops at Karrke for an immersive Aboriginal Cultural Experience and watercolour painting session at beautiful desert oasis.
Meals: Breakfast: Overnight oats · Lunch: Fresh salad · Dinner: Classic camp dinner
Overnight: Glamping at Kings Creek Station
4Kings Canyon, Ochre Pits & West Macs⌄
After setting off from King's Canyon, enjoy endless Red Centre vistas before you arrive at the West MacDonnell National Park. Visit the Ochre Pits to see the stunning natural clay deposits, head to Ormiston Gorge for a swim and a dedicated watercolour painting session, before setting up your authentic Outback swag camp. Finish the day with an incredible outback star talk under the clear night sky.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner: Hearty campfire meal and dessert
Overnight: West Macs Adventure Swag Camping (Two Mile)
5Gorges, Chasms & Alice Springs Art⌄
Enjoy a cultural experience in one of the Northern Territory's most beautiful places.
Experience the majesty of Simpsons Gap, where artistic inspiration is impossible to ignore.
Learn the history and culture of Indigenous art with a tour of the incredible local Art Centres - did you know Alice Springs has the most art galleries per capita of anywhere in Australia?
Meals: Breakfast: Fresh hot breakfast · Lunch
What's included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
Not included
- ✕Alcohol
Good to know
Starts: Meeting points will be discussed after booking - our expert guide will come to your location in Alice Springs wearing our ochre Art Tours of Australia shirt.
Ends: Meeting points will be discussed after booking - our expert guide will come to your location in Alice Springs wearing our ochre Art Tours of Australia shirt. Drop off can be to travellers preferred location in Alice Springs
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
From
$3,124
