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Experience the Australian outback from Adelaide to Alice Springs.
Travel into Australia’s magnificent Red Centre on this Overland journey from Adelaide. From the orange-rock spires of Warren Gorge, to the underground mining town of Coober Pedy and the towering domes of Kata Tjuta, make your way through some iconic Outback sights on your way to Alice Springs. See opal-cutting demonstrations, meet the furry residents of a kangaroo orphanage, and learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spiritual beliefs on a guided walk at Uluru as you discover more about this breathtaking Australian region.
- Start
- Adelaide, Australia
- Finish
- Alice Springs, Australia
- Destinations
- South Australia, Outback, Northern Territory, Uluru
- Style
- Original
- Theme
- Explorer, Overland
- Code
- PAASO7
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 18
- Group size
- Min 6, Max 24
Why you'll love this trip
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Discover the real southern and central Australia on an epic road trip. Like a true Australian drover, spend your nights camping in a swag under the southern sky.
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Immerse yourself in First Nations cultures with experiences including witnessing cave paintings near Mutitjulu Waterhole at the base of Uluru and viewing Aboriginal rock art at Yourambulla Caves.
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See the best of Australia’s iconic Red Centre on guided walks around Uluru, Kings Canyon and the ancient red domes of Kata Tjuta.
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Journey into the heart of the stunning Flinders Ranges and take an easy hike around Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre of rocky mountains.
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'Noodle' for opals, hang out with some rescued joeys and spend the night in a subterranean bunker in the Outback town of Coober Pedy.
Is this trip right for you?
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Temperatures in the Red Centre can be extreme. During the day the weather can be very hot (and the Australian sun is very strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop, so bring base layers and warm clothing.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
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On most days of the trip, you’ll spend several hours driving through very sparse areas of desert. Crank up the tunes and sit back to enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel.
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When you stay underground in Coober Pedy the accommodation may be mixed-gender multishare.
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Group participation makes up a lot of this trip, so you'll be required to help with preparation of meals and cleaning up. These are the kind of tasks that bring a group closer together.
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Itinerary
Included Activities
- Wilpena Pound
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is approximately 6 hours. You’ll be picked up from the YHA Adelaide at 8.30 am, so please arrive at least ten minutes before.Warren Gorge provides stunning ochre rock faces that complement the blue skies. Keep your eyes peeled for the very well camouflaged local rock wallabies. Tonight, you’ll stay in the quintessential South Australian town of Quorn.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is approximately 3.5 hours.Accommodation
- Underground Multishare (1 night)
Included Activities
- Anna Creek Station
- Coober Pedy Mine tour
- Josephine’s Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Total driving time today is approximately 6 hours.Accommodation
- Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Dingo Fence
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Today driving time will be about 8 hours.Accommodation
- Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance
- Uluru Base Walk
- Uluru Cultural Centre
- Kata Tjuta
- Maruku Arts cultural experience
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
There isn't much driving today, about an hour in total between destinations. You will walk approximately 5 km.Accommodation
- Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Watarrka National Park Entry Fees
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Driving time is about 6 hours today, and you will walk approximately 2 km.Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Driving time today is approximately 5 hours back to Alice Springs, and the Rim Walk is approximately 6km.For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.
Meals
6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinnersTransport
All Terrain vehicleAccommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Underground Multishare (1 night), Permanent Tented camp with shared facilities (3 nights)Included activities
- Wilpena Pound
- Anna Creek Station
- Coober Pedy Mine tour
- Josephine’s Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage
- Dingo Fence
- Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance
- Uluru Base Walk
- Uluru Cultural Centre
- Kata Tjuta
- Maruku Arts cultural experience
- Watarrka National Park Entry Fees
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Dates & availability
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Important notes
1. Tour commences in Adelaide on day 1 at 8.30 am from Adelaide Central YHA (135 Waymouth St)
2. For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.
3. Tour finishes in Alice Springs on Day 7 at approximately 6 pm. All onward travel must be booked for the following day.
4. A strict luggage limit of 15 kg applies.
5. A single supplement is available for this trip. It excludes Day 3 in Coober Pedy which is mixed-gender multishare accommodation.

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