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7 Day Uluru to Adelaide Experience – Untamed Escapes

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$1345
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Highlights

  • Experience one of the world's greatest natural wonders - Uluru
  • Learn from First Nations people during authentic cultural experiences
  • Be mesmerised by otherworldly landscapes like Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon
  • Witness the unforgettable sunsets and sunrises of the Red Centre
  • Traverse part of one of Australia's most famous unsealed roads, the Oodnadatta Track
  • Sleep beneath the Earth's surface in a dugout in Coober Pedy
  • Unearth the ancient Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
  • Immerse yourself in nature on rewarding hikes
  • Participate in conservation volunteering in the Flinders Ranges

Included

  • Accommodation - 6 x nights swag camping with facilities & 1 x underground bunkhouse dorm
  • All activities and experiences
  • Meals as listed (7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners)
  • All national park and entrance fees
  • Storyteller Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Minimum Age: 12
Maximum Age: 65
Fitness Requirement: moderate
Agent Restriction: 12-65
Group Size: 4 - 20
What To Bring: Sleeping Bag , Travel Pillow, Weather-appropriate clothing, Waterproof rain jacket, Water bottle &/or Camelbak (2L minimum), Comfortable walking or hiking shoes, Swimmers and beach towel , Hand sanitiser and insect repellent, Hat and sunscreen, Torch or headlight , Snacks for the bus in your day bag, In cooler months (Oct, Nov, March & April), pack thermals, bed socks, warm clothes and a hot water

Day 1:

Yulara & Uluru Sunset

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Your adventure kicks off at 2:00 pm, when you meet your Storyteller Guide outside the Desert Gardens Hotel in Yulara. After a warm welcome and group intro, we head straight into Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park to begin connecting with Country. Our first stop is the Cultural Centre, where you’ll gain insight into the ancient traditions of the Aṉangu people, Traditional Owners of this sacred land. Through exhibitions, art, and optional presentations from rangers or Anangu hosts, you’ll begin to understand the deep spiritual significance of Uluru and Kata Tjuṯa. Places where powerful creation stories converge. After setting up camp, we make our way to a sunset viewing platform to witness Uluru glowing a vibrant red and gold in the fading light. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and take in the silence of the desert. Back at camp, share a hearty dinner and roll out your swag beneath a sky bursting with stars. This is just the beginning.

Day 2:

Kata Tjuṯa & Uluru

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Wake to another untamed moment as the majestic domes of Kata Tjuṯa rise from the desert in the soft morning light. Towering 546 metres above the red earth, this sacred site holds deep spiritual significance for the Aṉangu people and is a striking icon of the Red Centre. Embark on the 2.6 km Walpa Gorge Walk, a serene trail through a dramatic natural corridor, where ancient rock formations and rare desert flora create a landscape rich in story and stillness. Back at camp, take the opportunity to unwind—cool off in the pool, explore the Gallery of Central Australia, or immerse yourself in cultural experiences like bush food tastings or didgeridoo demonstrations, each offering a deeper connection to Country. In the afternoon, we journey to the heart of the outback—Uluru. This immense monolith is more than just a landmark; it’s a living cultural site and spiritual heartland. Join your guide for the Uluru Base Walk, a 10 km circuit that reveals sacred sites, geological wonders, and ancient rock art. Prefer a slower pace? Shorter walk options are available. As the sun dips below the horizon, choose to dine at one of the many eateries at the resort—or, for a truly unforgettable evening, upgrade to the Field of Light experience. Here, 50,000 solar-powered lights transform the desert into a dreamscape under the stars. (Add this optional upgrade when booking.)

Day 3:

Yulara to Kings Canyon / Watarrka

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After breakfast, we leave Yulara behind and journey into the heart of Watarrka National Park, home to one of the most striking natural features in the Red Centre, Kings Canyon. Today’s highlight is the Rim Walk, a 6 km loop that takes in towering cliffs, beehive-shaped domes, and dramatic views that stretch across the desert. You’ll climb through the now-famous Priscilla’s Crack, wander through the weathered formations of the Lost City, and descend into the lush Garden of Eden, where unexpected waterholes and ancient plant life offer a moment of cool, green calm in the red rock landscape. By afternoon, we arrive at Kings Creek Station, a working cattle station turned outback haven. Take a dip in the pool, grab a drink from the café-bar, or simply relax and soak in the stillness of the desert as the day fades into golden hour. You’ll be able to buy dinner at the Station’s laid-back eatery, followed by another night under the stars in your swag.

Day 4:

Kings Canyon to Coober Pedy

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Today’s journey takes us south across the Northern Territory–South Australia border, through vast desert plains and ever-changing landscapes. It’s a big travel day, but the scenery makes every kilometre worthwhile, with stops along the way to refresh and refuel. By late afternoon, we roll into Coober Pedy, the opal capital of the world and one of Australia’s quirkiest outback towns. With daytime temperatures soaring, most of the town’s residents live underground. From homes and shops to churches and hotels, everything is carved into the hillsides to escape the desert heat. Tonight, settle into your underground bunkhouse at Radeka Downunder, with time to explore town and grab dinner at a local spot of your choice.

Day 5:

Coober Pedy to Ikara–Flinders Ranges

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After breakfast, dive into the underground world of Coober Pedy with a visit to the Old Timers Mine. Discover how these precious stones are formed, and try your luck at noodling – fossicking through red dust for opal fragments. You never know what might turn up. We then hit the road, travelling through vast outback country and lunar-like landscapes. Along the way, we’ll stop for lunch in one of South Australia’s quirky outback towns. By late afternoon, we arrive at Warren Gorge, set in the heart of the Ikara–Flinders Ranges. This ancient mountain range is known for its dramatic geology, rich First Nations history, and rare wildlife, including the elusive yellow-footed rock wallaby. After setting up camp, enjoy a delicious dinner cooked by your guide, then kick back and look up. The Flinders Ranges are famous for their crystal-clear skies and dazzling starscapes. Roll out your swag and fall asleep under the Milky Way, surrounded by the timeless energy of this extraordinary landscape.

Day 6:

Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park

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Wake up in the rugged beauty of Warren Gorge, where today’s first adventure begins with a hike through a landscape rich in colour, texture, and life. The 5 km Warren Gorge Loop Trail winds through towering orange cliffs and ancient cypress pines, with lookouts like Smoke-Oh offering sweeping views over the surrounding ranges. After the hike, we roll into Hawker, a small outback town with big artistic flair. You’ll have free time to grab lunch and check out the Jeff Morgan Gallery, home to massive panoramic artworks that bring the outback to life in vivid colour. Later, lace up for the Wangara Lookout Hike (7 km return), starting at the visitor centre. The trail leads through Pound Gap, flanked by towering river red gums, and past the historic Hills Homestead before ascending to the lookout. If you make it to the top platform, the panoramic views over Wilpena Pound are more than worth the effort. As the sun dips and shadows stretch across the ranges, we arrive at Wilpena Pound, our base for the night. Join a Welcome to Country with a local Yura guide, sharing stories first spoken in Yura Ngawarla, then brought to life in English. Enjoy a relaxed camp dinner and take in the night sky. You’re sleeping beneath a certified Dark Sky Reserve, where the stars promise to put on a show.

Day 7:

Ikara–Flinders Ranges to Adelaide

After one last breakfast together, we roll up our swags and set out on the Arkaroo Rock Trail, a short but powerful walk with sweeping views over the Chace Range. This site holds deep cultural significance for the Adnyamathanha people and features ancient rock art depicting parts of the Yura Muda (Dreaming) creation story of Ikara. It’s a moment to reflect on the stories that have shaped this land for thousands of years. We then make our way south to the historic railway town of Quorn, where you can pick up lunch. Once a bustling hub for steam trains, Quorn is now renowned for its vintage railway and movie-star past. It has been the backdrop for films such as The Water Diviner and Wolf Creek. Keep an eye out, you might recognise a scene or two. As the outback fades into farmland, we roll through the scenic Clare Valley wine region, known for its vineyards and rolling hills, before arriving back in Adelaide around 7:00 pm, where your adventure comes to a close.

  • Accommodation - 6 x nights swag camping with facilities
  • Accommodation - 1 x night underground bunkhouse multi-share dorm
  • All activities and experiences
  • Meals as listed (7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners)
  • All national park and entrance fees
  • Storyteller Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Departures & Pickups

Departs: Select Sundays
Pick Up: Meet at Desert Gardens Hotel – Ayers Rock Resort, 1 Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872 @ 2 pm (14:00)
Please note at certain times of the year, a shuttle connection from Alice Springs to Uluru is available that connects with the tour on Day 1.Transfers from Alice Springs to Yulara (Uluru) are operated by AAT Kings and depart at 7 am or earlier from selected Alice Springs hotels.The shuttle will arrive in Yulara at 1 pm, giving passengers enough time before our tour departs at 2 pm.Please note that this shuttle does not operate on Sundays from December to February. During these months, passengers can opt to arrive in Yulara the day before the tour or fly into Ayers Rock Airport that morning.The rate is currently $199pp; however, it will increase from April 2024 to March 2025 to $225pp.
Returns: Adelaide approx. 6pm.

ALICE SPRINGS CONNECTING TRANSFERS

 

Transfers from Alice Springs to Yulara (Uluru) are operated by AAT Kings and depart at 7 am or earlier from selected Alice Springs hotels. The shuttle will arrive in Yulara at 1 pm, giving passengers enough time before our tour departs at 2 pm.
The from April 2024 to March 2025 to $225pp. You can add this to your cart when making your tour booking on our website as an optional add-on.

Bookings Terms & Conditions

These booking terms and conditions apply to bookings you make with Peterpans Adventure Travel PTY LTD (ACN 673 404 389) trading as Peterpans Travel (whether over the phone or by email) as well as online bookings you make on our website. We will rely on the authority of the person making the booking to act on behalf of any other traveller on the booking and that person will bind all such travellers to these terms and conditions.

The ticket(s) (“voucher(s)”) for your travel or experience are booked by us on your behalf with various Service Providers. Each Service Provider may have their own terms and conditions applying to your travel. It is important that you read the relevant and corresponding brochure for each of your bookings in order to understand all applicable terms and conditions. If you require additional information to that contained in the brochure then we recommend that you contact the Service Provider for further clarification.

BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS

Your responsibilities: Open tickets: You must book your travel dates in advance with the individual Service Provider as per the details provided on your voucher.

Tickets with booked dates: It is your responsibility to ensure you redeem your vouchers on the dates booked. If you wish to change these dates you must organise it with the Service Provider directly, with adequate notice. You must reconfirm all booked dates 48 hours prior to travel (minimum guide only) or in the manner stated on your voucher. If applicable, dietary requirements should also be confirmed at this time.

CANCELLATIONS and REFUNDS

Credit card fees, and additional fees paid to us for deposits of accommodation, transport and luggage storage are not transferable or refundable.
Please note that deposits on bookings are also non-refundable but may be used as credit towards future bookings.

Cancellations by service providers

If a service provider cancels your booking for any reason you WILL NOT be charged any cancellation fee and will be entitled to a full refund (other than any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider). ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON-REFUNDABLE, in some cases it may be transferable.

Cancellations by you outside of 14 days from the date of travel

Where you provide us with at least 14 days’ notice that you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be charged a 10% cancellation fee and will be entitled to a refund (in addition to any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider) or can transfer, with no fee, any balance (in addition to any amount we are charged as a cancellation fee on your behalf by the service provider) to a new booking or credit voucher. ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON-REFUNDABLE, in some cases it may be transferable.

Cancellations by you within 14 days of the date of travel

Where you provide us with less than 14 days notice that you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be charged a 30% cancellation fee and will be entitled to a refund ( in addition to any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider) or can transfer, with a $30 per product transfer fee, any balance (in addition to any amount we are charged as a cancellation fee on your behalf by the service provider) to a new booking or credit voucher. ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON REFUNDABLE, in some cases they may be transferable.

In addition, if a Service Provider charges us for the cancelled travel you must also pay us the amount that we are charged on your behalf by the Service Provider. It is, therefore, possible your cancellation fees could be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced (for example cancellations made within 24hrs of travel or certain flight bookings). The Cancellation Fee will apply in all cases where a tour is able to run. For example, if you are unable to reach a tour due to an “act of God” (for example a road is cut off due to flooding) the normal Cancellation Fee will apply if the tour still runs in your absence or would have run but for your absence. If a tour or other travel service is cancelled by the Service Provider, we will refund you in full the amount paid for the tour or other travel service. This full refund is subject to a fully refundable amount being given to our agency from the supplier who is cancelling. We highlight here that all suppliers have different cancellation terms.

All refunds will occur in the local currency and will be refunded to the same card that payment was made with. If your credit card uses a different currency, the amount refunded may be different from the original amount paid due to exchange rate fluctuations. We are not liable for these fluctuations, or any fees your bank charges.

Please note that in the case of natural disasters (e.g. flood, fire, cyclone, etc.), many Service Providers do not offer refunds, and we may therefore be unable to provide a refund to you. We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover this situation.

The 10% or 30% agency cancellation fee does not apply to: Dive Courses where you fail a Dive Medical test; or Skydives cancelled by the Service Provider within 3 days of booking due to weather, in which case a full refund will apply.

Where a refund or other payment applies, you may choose to transfer the full cost of your booking to another tour. However, a transfer fee of $30 may apply. While we aim to process refunds swiftly, high-demand situations (such as natural disasters) may result in delays.

We strongly recommend purchasing a travel insurance policy at the time of booking to protect yourself against unexpected cancellations and changes. Depending on your policy, your insurance provider may cover up to 100% of cancellation fees and other costs incurred. Cancellation fees for tours and bus bookings can be up to 100%, so having appropriate coverage can help minimise financial risk.

Please act responsibly and with respect on your travels. All Service Providers reserve the right to cancel bookings based on recommendation from another provider due to misconduct/misbehaviour during another stage of their trip. We will treat this as any normal cancellation and charge the above-mentioned Cancellation Fee, plus any Service Provider fees.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. It is your personal responsibility to purchase your own travel insurance to cover any liability which may be incurred to us or a Service Provider and other travel misadventures that you wish to be insured against. We recommend that you source travel insurance with a low excess payment, to make claiming on cancelled tours worthwhile.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

We endeavour to package tours that will meet your expectations. However, we take no responsibility for any matters that arise with regard to or during individual tours or arrangements with individual Service Providers. We appreciate your feedback, whether complaints, compliments or suggestions. However, to the extent permitted by law we will not be responsible to you for any loss, expense or damage that you may suffer during any particular tour, accommodation or travel, no matter the cause. These matters are the responsibility of each individual Service Provider and you agree that you will not hold us liable in any such circumstance.

TOUR DETAILS

The inclusions, departure details and itinerary points of each tour and activity listed on our websites are current as of the last product update. We endeavour to reflect up-to-date information on all website pages but will not be held accountable for changes from suppliers which are yet to be reflected on site. Upon booking we ask that you review details listed in your vouchers as these will be the most reliable.

PRICES

We endeavour to package the best value tours available at the best prices. However, we take no responsibility for price fluctuations arising from changes in the prices charged by Service Providers occurring before final payment. The price of your travel is subject to change until such time as you pay for the travel in full.

EXTRA COSTS

Many tours have extra costs and you should be aware that there may be added expenses. These expenses will differ for each Service Provider but some of the more usual extras may include: EMC Tax, Stinger suit Hire, Luggage storage, Sleeping Bag Hire, Linen Hire, National Park Fee, Food, Insurance, Accommodation, Equipment Hire, Petrol Levy. We will alert you to extra costs to the extent reasonably practicable. However, you must also check with each individual Service Provider when you confirm your voucher.

PASSPORT and VISAS

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility. All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine-readable passport. Transfers between tours may incur a $30 administration fee.

By proceeding with a purchase via our Call Centre or Website you declare that you have read, understood, acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions of this booking and if your booking is accepted, you will be bound by these terms and conditions.

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