3 Day Red Centre Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Outback ex.Alice Springs
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72 hours
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An incredible way to see a snapshot of some of the best of the Red Centre across three days, this small group adventure showcases the beauty of Uluru, Kings Canyon, Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge and Kata Tjuta. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 when the international community recognised its spectacular geological formations, rare plants and animals, and outstanding natural beauty, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is an area to behold. Joined by your expert guide you will discover incredible secrets of the Red Centre with commentary, stories and hidden gems that really bring this place to life.
We provide two different sleeping arrangements at our exclusive private campsites, with twin safari tents, or you can try out a traditional swag experience. (canvas-covered bedroll)
This tour will start in Alice Springs. This tour ends in either Alice Springs or Uluru/Ayers Rock/Yulara, depending on shuttle availability and confirm your drop-off location when booking.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum moderate to advanced level of fitness is required to complete the walks. Therefore a medium/high level of fitness is required and a doctor's certificate is required for people over 75 years (30 days prior to travel).
The tour operator must be notified of any known medical conditions at the time of booking. This is a very physical tour and requires a moderate level of fitness and mobility.
While we endeavour to cater to most dietary needs, passengers must advise dietary requirements to their booking agent at the time of booking. As we are venturing to remote areas we are very limited in what we can source once the tour departs, therefore prior notice is required.
Children aged between 8 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times. Not suitable for infants or children 7 years and under, due to safety requirements and the level of fitness required to complete the walk.
Please advise at time of booking whether you require a hire of a sleeping bag?
Guests are asked to participate in the preparation of meals, clean up and vehicle unpacking/loading, so everyone can relax together after a long day of touring. It’s also a great way to get to know and connect with your fellow travellers.
This tour ends in Alice Springs and on select days Ayers Rock/Yulara.
Cancellation Policy
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.
What‘s Included
2 Nights’ Permanent Outback Campsites (Uluru, Kings Canyon)
Accredited outback driver guide with comprehensive tour commentary
Traditional Bush Single Swag (Swag option)
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks pass included
Bed linen, mattress and pillow provided (Safari Tent option)
On board drinking water (please provide your own bottle)
Guided bush walks (~6-8km, subject to fitness level)
Any meal, not indicated within the itinerary
Travel insurance is highly recommended
Personal expenses
Sleeping bags can be hired from us for $40 AUD. This includes cleaning costs.
Transfer shuttle from Kings Canyon to Ayers Rock / Yulara Resort is available on Day 3 for $195 AUD.
What To Expect
Alice Springs to Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Accommodations
Uluru Campground - Exclusive camp, shared showers & toilets, kitchen & dining areas powered by solar, unpowered tents.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Alice Springs
Your adventure begins with an early departure from Alice Springs, heading toward the iconic Uluru. Along the way, we’ll stop briefly at Mount Connor often called “False Uluru” for a scenic view and take a short break at Curtin Springs. From there, we continue to Uluru for lunch and meet-up with guests arriving at the airport. Next, visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre to learn about the rich history, stories, and cultural significance of the land. Then, enjoy a guided walk around the base of Uluru, where your guide will share insights into ancient rock art, sacred waterholes like Mutitjulu, and the stories of Kuniya the python and Liru the venomous snake. Continue to Kantju Gorge, home to Central Australia's tallest seasonal waterfall, and explore sacred caves once used as natural pantries by local Aboriginal people. End the day with a stunning Uluru sunset—perfect for photos and memories. Enjoy dinner under the expansive Outback sky before settling in at the campsite for the night.
Ayers Rock (Uluru) to Kings Canyon
Accommodations
Kings Canyon Campsite - Unique location, off grid outback showers & toilets, kitchen & dining areas, unpowered tents.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kata Tjuta - The Olgas
Sunrise seekers, rise and shine! A pre-dawn wake-up call will be rewarded with an unforgettable experience as we begin the day before dawn to witness the stunning sunrise at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. After soaking in the first light over Uluru, we’ll continue our journey to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), a striking collection of dome-shaped rock formations that evoke a sense of otherworldliness. You’ll embark on either the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge walk, both offering spectacular views and ample opportunities for awe-inspiring moments. Following our time at Kata Tjuta, we stop at camp for a bite to eat before making our way to the Kings Canyon region, arriving in time to enjoy another breathtaking outback sunset. The day will conclude with a traditional campfire dinner, offering a truly authentic Australian outback experience.
Kings Canyon to Alice Springs or Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Kings Canyon
Following an early start, we depart for Kings Canyon. Prepare to be amazed by the dramatic 100-meter cliffs and striking sandstone formations that define this iconic landscape. The Rim Walk, renowned as the highlight of Watarrka National Park, offers panoramic views that are truly breathtaking. Your guide will provide fascinating insights into the canyon’s ancient geological history, its unique flora and fauna, and other notable features of this remarkable location. On the return journey to Alice Springs, we will travel through the rugged Australian outback, either along the main highway or, conditions permitting, via the scenic Mereenie Loop or Ernest Giles Road. We expect to arrive back in Alice Springs between 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm, where you will be dropped off, enriched with new experiences, lasting memories, and the stories of the outback to share with others.
Options
Twin Share Safari Tent [RA3-S]
Twin Share Safari Tent: Guests sleep in permanent tented campsite, twin beds with mattress, bed linen supplied protected from the elements (sleeps 2)
Adventure Camping Style: Enjoy a true outback camping experience, with communal campground shared showers & toilet facilities and an unpowered site.
Duration: 3 days: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Meals Included: 2 x breakfasts, 3 x lunches, 2 x dinners. Prepared by our guide, guests are asked to participate in preparation of the meals.
Touring Route Options: Starts: Alice Springs at 6:00am.
Finishes Alice Springs at 18:30pm; or
Finishes Ayers Rock at 17:00pm.
Vehicles vary day-to-day: On Mon, Wed, Sat - we use 4x4 trucks designed for off-road experiences.
On Tue, Thu, Fri - we use standard 23-seater buses.
Solo Traveller Bookings: Travelers booking separately in a Safari Tent Twin Share are paired with another solo person, if possible of the same gender.
Bush Single Swag [RA3-B]
Bush Single Swag: Guests sleep under the stars on the ground, in a self-contained canvas-covered bush bed roll with a camp mattress (sleeps 1)
Adventure Camping Style: Enjoy a true outback camping experience, with communal campground shared showers & toilet facilities and an unpowered site.
Duration: 3 days: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Meals Included: 2 x breakfasts, 3 x lunches, 2 x dinners. Prepared by our guide, guests are asked to participate in preparation of the meals.
Touring Route Options: Starts: Alice Springs at 6:00am.
Finishes Alice Springs at 18:30pm; or
Finishes Ayers Rock at 17:00pm.
Vehicles vary day-to-day: On Mon, Wed, Sat - we use 4x4 trucks designed for off-road experiences.
On Tue, Thu, Fri - we use standard 23-seater buses.
Optional Swag Extras: Sleeping bags can be hired from us onboard for $40 AUD. This includes cleaning costs. You are can bring your own.
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Magical 3 Day Tour of Uluru
debbiemL8216SB,
Nov 2, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing tour with our guide Misty, who was full of such wonderful heartfelt knowledge about the area and the history of the people. I had magical remembering at Uluru and Kings Canyon. Such magical special sacred places. I will always remember this trip. Thank you Misty 💖
Super tour through the outback.
Erich P,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Perfect organisation and tour, super friendly and competent giude (Lea), a lot of nice impressions of the nature. A really great recommendation.
Incredible
AlexandraHawke,
Sep 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Rachel is the most incredible guide, so knowledgeable and fun, she made the experience unforgettable and I never wanted it to end! Sleeping in the swag was beautiful, seeing the milkyway at night was truly life changing Thank you for the most amazing time!
Fantastic
32mari llew,
Sep 27, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great fun and well organized trip! Scenery is of course beautiful, but Joe our guide has also done everything to make this adventure a success! You notice that he does these tours with passion and wants to get the best for everyone. Such a nice guide remains part of the memory!
Amazing experience Uluru - Thank you Rachel
Nomad21068681662,
Sep 26, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00A breathtaking sunrise over Uluru, followed by a hike through a sacred place with striking contrasts. A night in the desert, with campfire, starry skies, and wild horses. A unique, simple, and unforgettable experience.
An excellent trip and we were lucky to have Damien as our guide and driver.
Steve of N21,
Sep 23, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This trip worked for us as we had based ourselves in Alice and wanted to combine visiting Uluru with a proper outback experience and this trip fulfilled exactly that and did not disappoint. A trip full of highlights, including The Uluru base walk, Sunset over Uluru, Sunrise over Kata Tjutu, Valley of the winds walk and probably the best experience for us was walking the Kings Canyon rim. We even had a blow out on a dirt track road section and had to chip in with the tyre change in the middle of nowhere for that full outback experience. The trip is well scheduled and although it covers some distances, there are several planned stops at various roadhouses and Damian’s commentary kept us entertained and informed along the route. This, however, is not a trip for those that need their creature comforts or restaurant level food, as the camp sites and facilities are basic at best and the food is camp site tucker. And be prepared to all chip in at mealtime for the preparation and clearing up after. We are not really campers and thought the swag would be a step too far for us, so went for the tent option and hired sleeping bags and we were actually pleasantly surprised how comfortable the permanent canvas structures (rather than an actual tent) with their metal bed frames and mattresses, were. Blankets were provided, as it can go below zero at night during August, and with these and the sleeping bags we were fairly snug at night. The 5.00am wake up times are a rude shock but necessary for the Kata Tjutu sunrise and King Canyon walks. And the log fired shower at the Kings Canyon campsite is something we will remember for a long time. It is recommended in the list of things you need, but along with a decent pair of walking shoes and your water bottles, a torch is pretty much essential as, boy is it wonderfully dark in the outback at night. Our son had bought us a couple of the modern led head torches for this trip, and we got full use out of them. You are also advised to bring a power pack for your phone, but in reality the outback bus had a couple of charging points and we were pleasantly surprised to find that the campsite kitchen also had a power unit with several USB charging points, but probably best to be on the safe side and bring a power pack if you have one. The walks included are generally fairly manageable, with the possible exception of the Kings Canyon rim walk. The Uluru base walk is flat, therefore easy. The Valley of the Winds is actually officially a grade 4 walk, but apart from a couple of small sections, is fairly comfortable throughout. But the Kings Canyon Rim Walk, which is also technically a grade 4, is where you do need a decent level of fitness and definitely knee mobility, as it has a lung busting start and the rest of the four hours of undulations give the knees a good work out. We are now well into our seventh decade on this planet and after managing the initial climb found the rest fairly comfortable as long as you take your time, as Damien did as he guided us round. There are alternative walks along the base of the canyon for those who would find the rim walk too challenging. We had originally decided on the three-day tour, as we were basing ourselves in Alice for a while and were doing the east and west McDowell ranges separately. But we did not realise until the last day that we were actually on the four-day tour that then went off into the West McDowell ranges. But as the campsite in the ranges was allegedly more remote and basic than the previous two, we were not too disappointed when dropped off at Orminston Gorge for our connection back to Alice, as we were ready for a proper shower and hotel bed by then. And as a final footnote, we arranged this trip well in advance remotely from the UK and having several questions we found the email communication and speed of responses from the Autopia team superb.
Incredible Desert Experience
Mia M,
Sep 20, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00I had an absolutely incredible time on this tour of Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon. Sid was a fantastic tour guide, with a wealth of knowledge to share about local aboriginal culture and tradition. He made sure that we got to experience the sights in the best way, helping us avoid the crowds of the other tours and ensuring our experience was unique and special. Highlights of the trip were sleeping in a swag under the stars, experiencing Uluru glow under the sunset, and the morning hike through Kata Tjuta. I wish that this trip was twice as long, I truly enjoyed the experience and would reccomend Autopia and Sid to anyone wishing for a proper adventure.
Enjoying the Red Centre
806marjanl,
Sep 18, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00From 16 to 18 September we participated in this three-day tour. How we enjoyed all the beautiful places we visited, but also the great guidance from Rachel. Driver, tour guide and cook in one! Always in a good mood! We had a wonderful time. Rachel, thank you again! Vincent and Marjan Lommerse
Australian Outback
U4402ETlucieg,
Sep 11, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience I really had the best time. It was an awesome trip with beautiful country. I would definitely recommend ! Our guide Rachel was the best, she made this experience even more enjoyable and shared all her knowledge with us. Thank you Rachel !
Unforgettable, amazing three days in the outback with Rachel as a fantastic guide.
Manfred G,
Sep 11, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We saw Uluru at daytime, sunset and sunrise, we hiked around Kings Canyon, and experienced lots of nature and wildlife.
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