Australia’s
Red Centre
An epic outback road trip from Alice Springs to Uluru — ancient rock formations, sacred landscapes, and endless desert sky.
Into the Outback
This self-drive adventure traverses Australia’s iconic Red Centre along the legendary Red Centre Way. Freshwater swimming holes, ancient rock formations, and vast desert landscapes punctuate a journey through one of the most remote and beautiful places on Earth.
Connect with tens of thousands of years of Aboriginal culture, hike dramatic sandstone canyons, and witness the world’s largest sandstone monolith change color at sunset. This is Australia at its most raw and unforgettable.
Your Itinerary
Seven days on the Red Centre Way, from Alice Springs to Uluru and back.
Day 1Alice Springs
Arrive in the outback gateway and explore Alice Springs — visit the Desert Park, stroll the Todd Mall, and get oriented for the road ahead.
Day 2West MacDonnell Ranges
Day trip into the jaw-dropping West MacDonnell Ranges. Swim in Ellery Creek Big Hole, hike Ormiston Gorge, and take in the sweeping red landscapes.
Day 3Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
Travel the Mereenie Loop through rugged 4WD terrain, stopping at remote waterholes for a swim along the way. Arrive at Kings Canyon by evening.
Day 4Kings Canyon & Watarrka
Hike the Kings Canyon Rim Walk for panoramic views of the dramatic sandstone walls. Discover Aboriginal heritage and sample native bush cuisine.
Day 5Kata Tjuta
Drive to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and explore the “many heads” rock domes of Kata Tjuta. Walk the Valley of the Winds trail as the desert light shifts.
Day 6Uluru
A full day at the world’s largest sandstone monolith. Walk the base trail, learn about Anangu Aboriginal culture, and watch Uluru transform at sunset.
Day 7Return to Alice Springs
Drive back to Alice Springs with stops at ancient natural landmarks along the Stuart Highway. Your outback adventure concludes this evening.
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