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
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.
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.
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Proper Aussie Outback Experience
karenhD4010FF,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had only been in Australia for 4 days and this was one of the big trips we had booked to start our Aussie travel experience. CJ was absolutely brilliant, so passionate, knowledgeable and friendly. Myself and partner felt we learnt a lot and felt like we were experiencing proper Aussie. Thank you so much for making the start of our trip so special. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
Amazing and informative
jackieaY629JA,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour. We were lucky that the weather was kind to us but it was extra special due to our guide Adam. His enthusiasm, hard work and knowledge of everything from, geology, bird and animal life to his in depth knowledge and understanding of indigenous peoples and their cultures was outstanding. We learnt so much. Thank you Adam from Jackie, Chris, Jessie and Matt
AUTOPIATOURS No shame in offering such a lame service at an exorbitant price for such a service
bibiangelu,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Paid 1525th for me and my son 3days/2nights with Autopiatour. Beautiful landscapes....But hey, Autopiatours just operates this amazing site. For organizing the trip itself, a scam. Pick up at Uluru in the early afternoon of the 1st day. Bus full, just 2 places at the back above the wheels so hours of driving with our legs folded with our bag against the chest (my son is 1m95). Mini bus said to be air-conditioned but untenable heat almost permanent. 2 elderly ladies will be entitled during the 3 days to the best seats in front claiming to be sick and risk of vomiting!! We had to rent sleeping bags but when we set up camp, equipment soaked, unusable. We were graciously removed from the old dusty plaids: asthma attack. Thanks. First night: Common toilet with other camps, you had to walk alone by the road several minutes to get to the toilet in the middle of the night and without any light (just the lamp of my phone). Dirty tents, dodgy mattresses, unclean cleaning (important supplements for sleeping in tents). The second night, one of the 2 elderly ladies squatted in an empty tent when she had not paid for it (like us, a blind by the way for rotten tents). As a result, she snored so much in the tent next to mine that I had to ask for a swag and sleep outside near the kitchen full of ants. Lamentable. The two young female guides were doing nothing... Travellers must DO EVERYTHING. install, prepare, clean and disassemble everything, store, clean the next day. We were even dropped off at the side of the road and asked to fetch wood for the campfire. Almost all of us brought back medium-sized branches that were turned down because they were too small. So beginning of rebellion, feeling like you're really mistaken for C.... But the worst part is the lack of food. In the morning a medium jar of jam, another of peanut butter and toast. Freeze-dried tea and coffee. That's it for 22 people. Lunch and dinner, no starter or dessert, a unique frugal dish because totally insufficient in quantity. On the 2nd day, it was necessary to prepare 1 wrap (only one per person!!) to be wrapped in plastic and stored in the cooler for lunch on the 3rd and last day. So we decided to buy food as soon as possible. Then again, lamentable. Here you go! Two young women who clearly didn't care. Who blew as soon as they were asked what things. Until we left alone in the canyon to stay with another guide girlfriend. I am not a "whisper", I have camped in the desert in Africa several times in recent years. But now I'm ashamed to have paid so much for such a lame performance.
The Magical 3 Day Tour of Uluru
debbiemL8216SB,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from 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 💖
Exceeded our expectations
Deirdre M,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Damian led this tour superbly. It was a whirlwind of information on respect for the culture knowledge and life of indigenous people, on rocks, flora. That added everything to seeing and walking at Uluru and Kata Jura and exploring kings canyon creek and rim walk. The second night camping was unique.
Super tour through the outback.
Erich P,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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
- Review from 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
- Review from 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
- Review from 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.
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