Post Tour
ULURU – KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK
Called the Heart of the Nation, the ‘Red Centre’ is arid, dramatic, vast, a land of extremes and home of Uluru, Australia’s spectacular monolith. Discover other geological wonders such as Kata Tjuta. View a magnificent sunset and sunrise over the huge monolith that is Uluru and discover its significance to the local Indigenous people.
Itinerary
- Day One – Sunday 11 October 2020 (D)
- Day Two – Monday 12 October 2020 (B,L)
- Day Three – Tuesday 13 October 2020 (B, L)
- Day Four – Wednesday 14 October 2020 (B)
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Please make your own travel arrangements to arrive at Ayers Rock Airport. |
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| After collecting your luggage, please make your way outside the airport and board the shuttle bus to your Hotel. | |
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The pick up time for Night at Field of Light Dinner will be confirmed by the hotel. The departure time is approximately 60 minutes prior to sunset from the resort. This dining experience combines dinner under the outback sky with the once-in-a-lifetime Field of Light art installation. With magnificent views of Uluru at sunset, a three-course bush tucker menu, premium selection of Australian wines and beers, fascinating star talk and a self-guided walk through the Field of Light art installation, your ‘A Night at Field of Light’ experience is complete |
Accommodation Option One: The Lost Camel Hotel x 3 nights (3 star)
Yulara Drive, Yulara Northern Territory
Phone: +61 (0)8 8957 7036
Accommodation Option Sails in the Desert x 3 nights (5 star)
Yulara Drive, Yulara Northern Territory
Phone: +61 (0)8 8957 7888
| A On the Go lunch box has been prepared for you this morning by the hotel. Please collect this from the hotel reception desk prior to your departure | |
| Experience the tranquillity of the pre-dawn land under a canopy of stars. Watch the amazing transformation of colours and life as the desert awakens with Uluru and Kata Tjuta as your backdrop | |
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Watch the distant domes of Kata Tjuta come into view and enjoy a traditional Aussie breakfast of bacon and egg rolls, tea, coffee and homemade damper with golden syrup in the open air. After breakfast your guide will explain the natural history of the region, and as the daylight reveals the myriad of animal tracks in the sand an insight into what activity took place during the night |
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| Once the sun is up, enjoy a guided tour at the base of Uluru. First stop is Kuniya where you’ll take a short walk to the Mutitjulu waterhole. A visit here will help appreciate its cathedral like proportions and why it is such a powerful and spiritual place for visitors and Anangu (local Aboriginal people) alike. Your guide will explain some of the rock paintings and stories from the creation period as told by the Anangu people. Next stop is the Cultural Centre, a vibrant and engaging place of learning where the local lore of the Anangu is explained in detail. At the Cultural Centre enjoy a “Meet the Managers” workshop, a session with the Uluru Kata Tjuta park managers. | |
| Mid afternoon journey through the desert landscapes within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the mighty rock formations of Kata Tjuta. Your guide will reveal the many attributes of this diverse environment and describe the cultural significance of Kata Tjuta as a sacred Aboriginal men’s ceremonial site. | |
| Remainder of the evening at leisure |
Accommodation Option One: The Lost Camel Hotel – Night 2
Yulara Drive, Yulara Northern Territory
Phone: +61 (0)8 8957 7036
Accommodation Option Sails in the Desert – Night 2
Yulara Drive, Yulara Northern Territory
Phone: +61 (0)8 8957 7888
| A On the Go breakfast box has been prepared for you this morning by the hotel. Please collect this from the hotel reception desk prior to your departure | |
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This is a once-in-a-lifetime exclusive invitation to visit the remote Pitjantjatjara Lands of Central Australia for a full day Indigenous cultural experience. Journey by 4WD into the desert to meet your Anangu host who will provide you insight into everyday Aboriginal life. The Anangu are the Traditional Owners of Cave Hill, which is the site of the Seven Sisters Tjukurpa (creation time). |
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| The highlight of the tour is the magnificent cave paintings – the most significant art site in Central Australia – where the creation story of the Seven Sisters is graphically illustrated on the ceiling of the cave. You will discuss Tjukurpa and the Songlines and learn about the traditional gathering and preparation of bush tucker delights and their relevance to Anangu life in the desert. A scrumptious morning tea and outback BBQ lunch is included in this tour. | |
| Tour duration approx. 9 hours |
Accommodation Option One: The Lost Camel Hotel – Night 3
Yulara Drive, Yulara Northern Territory
Phone: +61 (0)8 8957 7036
Accommodation Option Sails in the Desert – Night 3
Yulara Drive, Yulara Northern Territory
Phone: +61 (0)8 8957 7888
| Enjoy breakfast at the hotel | |
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Please settle any incidentals on your room account and check out of your hotel |
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| No suggested flight – this should be booked to allow sufficient time to connect with any ongoing flights you may have arranged & the choice of departure flight is at your discretion |
Tour Cost:
3 Star accommodation at The Lost Camel:
$1,665.00 per person based on double occupancy
$2,089.00 per person based on single occupancy
5 Star accommodation at Sails in the Desert:
$1,795.00 per person based on double occupancy
$2,347.00 per person based on single occupancy
Tour Inclusions:
• Accommodation as specified (where possible)
• Non-exclusive sightseeing as per the itinerary
• English speaking commentary
• Breakfast daily and other meals as specified (Breakfast = B, Lunch = L, Dinner = D)
• Return Airport transfers in destination
Not Included
• Airfares to/from destination
• Meals other than specified
• Personal expenses
• Beverages & anything not specifically mentioned
Airfares
Domestic airfares to pre and post tour destinations are not included in the ground cost of the tour. Please advise the ICOMOS GA2020 Managers of your flight details so that they can arrange your airport transfers. You may still register on the pre and post tours if you have not finalised your travel arrangements. On completion of the registration form, you will be issued with an access key, which you need to record as this key allows you to access and update your booking and registration details at a later date.
Restrictions/Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchairs or persons with limited mobility
Fitness level: Gentle /Moderate
Minimum number of participants: 4
Maximum number of participants: 20 rooms / 40 people
Is French speaking commentary available: No