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Uluru Day Trip from Alice Springs: Sunset, Walks & BBQ
Uluru Day Trip from Alice Springs: Sunset, Walks & BBQ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (659)18hA full-day guided tour from Alice Springs to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park includes pickup, two guided walks (Mala Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole), the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and sunset with sparkling wine and BBQ dinner. The tour runs 18 hours and covers the main sacred sites with an accredited guide who shares Dreamtime stories and local knowledge. From April 1, 2026, the national park pass ($38) is not included and must be purchased separately before the tour.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying at Ayers Rock Resort—the tour ends there after sunset instead of returning to Alice Springs, saving you the drive back.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromAU$ 407View ›
Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Flight MacDonnell Ranges
Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Flight MacDonnell Ranges★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (454)4hAn early morning hot air balloon flight over Alice Springs takes you aloft at sunrise to drift above the outback desert and spot native wildlife, with views of the MacDonnell Ranges stretching across the horizon. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you choose between a 30 or 60-minute flight. Light refreshments with sparkling wine and fruit juice are served at the landing site after you touch down.Is it for me?Book the 30-minute flight if you want the sunrise and the outback from the air without a long commitment; choose the 60-minute option if you have the morning and want to drift longer over the landscape and spot more wildlife.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 386View ›
Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip & Gorge Swims
Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip & Gorge Swims★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (369)10hYou visit five gorges and waterholes across the West MacDonnell Ranges in a single day, with hotel pickup, morning tea, a bushman's lunch, and the option to swim. Your guide handles the route and commentary while you walk at a moderate pace between stops. The only thing you arrange separately is your NT Parks Pass, which you'll need before departure.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see the main West MacDonnell Ranges gorges and waterholes in one day without arranging their own transport, park passes, or timing — the fixed itinerary and small-group format mean you move through five stops at a pace that leaves time to walk and look without rushing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −32%fromAU$ 254View ›
Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs
Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (198)3dYou’ll step into Australia’s Red Centre with local guides who know every story and shortcut. Watch Uluru shift colors at sunset, walk Kata Tjuta’s domes, sleep under stars near Kings Canyon, and share meals by firelight. The moments are quieter than you expect — and they linger long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 995View ›
Alice Springs to Uluru Shuttle: Photo Stop & Local Guide
Alice Springs to Uluru Shuttle: Photo Stop & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (158)5h–6hYou’ll ride from Alice Springs to Uluru by coach with a local guide sharing desert stories along the way. Expect a stop for photos at Mount Conner, time to watch endless red landscapes drift by your window, and small human moments that linger after you arrive.Free cancellationKids −28%fromAU$ 259View ›
Alice Springs Desert Park: Entry Ticket & Guide Presentations
Alice Springs Desert Park: Entry Ticket & Guide Presentations★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (157)3h–8hYou’ll feel Central Australia come alive at Alice Springs Desert Park: listen as Aboriginal guides share desert stories, spot rare animals in the Nocturnal House, and catch flashes of color during the wild bird show. With self-guided entry and easy access for all ages and abilities, every path leads somewhere unexpected.Instant confirmationTop ratedKids −50%fromAU$ 40View ›
West MacDonnell Ranges half-day tour: Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges half-day tour: Alice Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (155)4h 20mA half-day guided tour of the West MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs takes you to five stops—Anzac Hill, John Flynn's Grave, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, and Honeymoon Gap—with hotel pickup, park entry, and morning tea included. The group stays under twelve people, and your guide explains the local geology, Aboriginal significance and history at each site. Two short walks are built into the itinerary: a gentle one alongside a creek bed at Simpsons Gap, and a 1.2-kilometre trail to the 80-metre rock face at Standley Chasm.Is it for me?Small groups of up to eleven work best here—you get a guide's attention and the flexibility to linger at the two walking sites without the pace of a larger coach tour. Book this if you want the West MacDonnell Ranges' geology and Aboriginal history explained as you go, not just the views.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 139View ›
Alice Springs & West MacDonnell Ranges Day Tour
Alice Springs & West MacDonnell Ranges Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (125)7hYou get picked up from your hotel and spend the day moving through four key sites in the West MacDonnell Ranges: the School of the Air, the Telegraph Station, Simpson's Gap with a guided walk, and Standley Chasm with a one-hour hike through colored sandstone walls. The NT Parks Pass is included, as is the driver guide's commentary on the history and culture of the region. You're back by late afternoon, and lunch is your own choice at the café or bring your own.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the West MacDonnell Ranges' main attractions in one day without arranging your own transport or working out which sites matter most — the fixed itinerary and included park pass take the planning out of it.Free cancellationKids −28%fromAU$ 189View ›
West MacDonnell Ranges day trip from Alice Springs: four gorges
West MacDonnell Ranges day trip from Alice Springs: four gorges★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (84)10hA guided day trip from Alice Springs into the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja) takes you to Standley Chasm, Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek Big Hole and Simpsons Gap with a local guide, morning tea, lunch and entry fees included. The tour runs 10 hours with guided bush walks of 3–4 km across the day, subject to fitness level; children are welcome from age 6. A minimum moderate fitness level is required to complete the walks, and the itinerary may shift seasonally if park closures or swimming restrictions apply.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided day through multiple West MacDonnell Ranges sites with walks totaling 3–4 km; choose it over self-driving if you prefer someone else navigating between Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, and Ellery Creek while you focus on the landscape and wildlife.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 220View ›
3-Day Uluru-Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Tour from Alice Springs
3-Day Uluru-Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Tour from Alice Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (83)3dA 3-day guided tour from Alice Springs takes you through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Kings Canyon with two nights at exclusive outback campsites, an accredited guide, national park entry, and bush walks ranging from 6–8 km. You choose between a safari tent with bed linen or a traditional swag (canvas-covered bedroll). The tour includes a base walk around Uluru, a sunrise at the rock, either the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge walk at Kata Tjuta, and the Rim Walk above Kings Canyon, with return to Alice Springs or optional shuttle to Yulara by late afternoon on day three.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're comfortable with moderate to advanced fitness demands and want to walk the base of Uluru, see Kata Tjuta's rock formations, and hike the Rim Walk above Kings Canyon—all in one trip. The two-night campsite stays and shared meal preparation are part of how the tour connects small groups; if you prefer hotels and restaurant meals, a different itinerary may suit you better. Children from age 8 can join with an adult; younger children are not suitable due to safety and fitness requirements.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-6%fromAU$ 796View ›
Alice Springs: School of the Air Tour & Live Lesson Ticket
Alice Springs: School of the Air Tour & Live Lesson Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (75)30m–1hYou’ll step into Alice Springs’ School of the Air Visitor Centre and get a close-up look at how remote education works across the Outback. Watch a live or recorded lesson as it happens, hear stories from guides who know these families, and see memorabilia that brings decades of distance learning to life. It’s unexpectedly personal — you might leave thinking about those voices long after.Free cancellationBest valueKids −17%fromAU$ 17View ›
Uluru & Kings Canyon 4-Day Hiking Tour from Alice Springs
Uluru & Kings Canyon 4-Day Hiking Tour from Alice Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (71)4dA 4-day guided tour from Alice Springs through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon and West MacDonnell Ranges, with three nights at permanent outback campsites and an accredited driver-guide leading walks of up to 10–12 km. The tour includes national park passes, meals prepared communally at camp, and your choice of twin-share safari tent or traditional bush swag. Children from age 8 are welcome; a moderate to advanced fitness level is required for the walks.Is it for me?Book the twin-share safari tent if you want a structured camp setup with linen provided; choose the bush swag for a more immersive outback experience. Either way, the four-day span lets you move through four distinct landscapes—Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and West MacDonnell—without the pace of a rushed loop, and the remote campsites mean you're stargazing far from any light pollution.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 1,216View ›
Alice Springs to Uluru: 5-Hour Coach Transfer with Pickup
Alice Springs to Uluru: 5-Hour Coach Transfer with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (45)6hYou get picked up from your Alice Springs hotel early morning, ride five hours in an air-conditioned coach with an onboard toilet, stop once at Erldunda Roadhouse to buy food, and arrive at Ayers Rock Resort by early afternoon. The driver provides commentary along the way, and you skip the stress of driving the red centre highway yourself on your first day in the outback.Is it for me?Book this if you've just arrived in Alice Springs and don't want to drive five hours through the outback on unfamiliar roads — the fixed pickup time and arrival window mean you can plan the rest of your day around it, and the stop at Erldunda Roadhouse breaks up the drive without adding stress.Instant confirmationKids −34%fromAU$ 264View ›
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