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One Day TOURS FROM ALICE SPRINGSWest MacDonnell RangesMorning West MacDonnellRanges & Desert ParkWest MacDonnell Ranges1 DayExperience the magnificent grandeur of the WestMacDonnell Ranges. The immense cliffs of quartzite atSimpsons Gap are a haven for black-footed rock-wallabies.See the deep red cleft of Standley Chasm glow fromreflected sunlight creating a breathtaking display of starkform and rich colour. Experience the mystique of ElleryCreek Big Hole, the cultural significance of the Ochre Pitsand the spectacular Ormiston Gorge. Sip on a glass of wineand enjoy a Ploughman’s lunch at Glen Helen Resort.Operated By: Alice Wanderer Sightseeing4WD Palm Valley Tour1 DayExperience some of the most spectacular scenery uniqueto Central Australia including Anzac Hill, Flynn’s Grave,Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm. Visit the AliceSprings Desert Park looking through the NocturnalHouse, Woodland, Sand Dune and Riverine Habitatsplus the unforgettable Birds of Prey Show.Operated By: Tailormade Tours1 DaySee all the main attractions the West MacDonnell’s haveto offer - Flynn’s Grave, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm,Ellery Creek Big Hole, the Ochre Pits, Ormiston Gorgeand Glen Helen Gorge. Enjoy morning tea and a guidedwalk at beautiful Standley Chasm. After lunch exploreOrmiston Gorge and swim in the waterhole. Stop forafternoon tea & a swim at Ellery Creek Big Hole. Youwill see the ranges “light up” in brilliant oranges andreds on the return trip to Alice Springs at sunset.Operated By: Emu Run Tours1 DayTravel through the West MacDonnell Ranges to theHistoric Hermannsburg Precinct and journey along theancient Finke River bed to Palm Valley for morningtea. Wander amongst the relict palms and cycadsbefore exploring Kalarranga Lookout, discoveringthe Amphitheatre. Return to Hermannsburg for aploughman’s lunch before exploring the historicbuildings and Namatjira art gallery.Ormiston GorgeStandley ChasmGlen Helen - Mt SonderCode: WM Adult Child (3-15)Apr-Mar $99 $50INCLUDES: Transfers, Standley Chasm entrance fees,morning & afternoon tea and lunchDEPARTS: Daily at 7.45amRETURNS: 5.30pmNOTE: Moderate level of fitness required.Code: TT2A Adult Child (5-15)Apr-Mar $112 $88INCLUDES: Entry fees, transfers, light lunch and billy tea/coffee, local guide/driver, and small luxury group travelDEPARTS: Daily at 8.30amRETURNS: 5.00pmNOTE: Dietary needs catered for on request. Collapsiblewheel chairs to be advised at time of booking.Code: WM Adult Child (4-14)Apr-Mar $117 $72INCLUDES: Hotel transfers, entry fees to Standley Chasm,morning tea, Ploughmans lunch (including 1 beer, wine orsoft drink), touringNOT INCLUDED: Meals not specifiedDEPARTS: Daily at 8.00amRETURNS: 5.30pmALSO AVAILABLE: Concession rates available - $110per personCode: PVT Adult Child (4-14)Apr-Mar $129 $75INCLUDES: Hotel transfers, lunch, morning tea, entry feesNOT INCLUDED: Meals not specifiedDEPARTS: Daily at 7.30amRETURNS: 5.30pmALSO AVAILABLE: Concession rates available - $117per personRainbow Valley Cultural Tour 8 HoursTravel 90km south from Alice Springs to Rainbow Valleyto meet your host, a traditional custodian. Here we relaxover a mug of Billy Tea and are introduced to an amazingCulture and Country. After tea, your host will sharethe spectacular Art Site of Rainbow Valley. View rockart, engravings and occupations sites. Learn from yourAboriginal guide about the ancient landscape of RainbowValley and its cultural significance before admiring thechanging colours of a spectacular sunset.Operated By: Alice Wanderer SightseeingAudio Travel Guides CD PackGoing by car through the Red Centre? Then take yourown tour guide with you! DIY Tourguide’s Audio TravelGuides give you independence and flexibility to travelat your own pace, while you learn about the regionand the best places to stop. Choose from Alice Springsto Uluru (160 min) and the West MacDonnell Ranges(80 min). They bring alive stories of early pioneers,Aboriginal culture, flora, fauna, natural history, geologyand more. Developed by professional NT tour guides.Operated By: DIY TourguideUluru & Back in a DayUluru in a Day1 DayEmu Run’s most popular tour takes you on a journeyto Uluru. The scenery all day is stunning - the sight ofUluru is one of the most visually spectacular that you willever see. Our friendly and experienced true blue Aussieguides delight in showing you the world they love. Enjoya guided walk at the Rock, or for the more adventurous,climb the 348 metre monolith. Take a leisurely walk intoOlga Gorge, then as the sunsets, relax and enjoy a BBQdinner accompanied by sparkling wine.Operated By: Emu Run Tours1 DaySee, do and learn more! Depart Alice Springs on theDesert Wanderer vehicle for a morning journey to Uluru(Ayers Rock). A unique stop at “Jim’s Place” and a latemorning snack is provided. On arrival visit Uluru KataTjuta National Park Cultural Centre, go on a guidedbase walk or climb Uluru, visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas),and then photograph the sunset over Uluru as you enjoya light dinner. Return to Alice Springs in the eveningwith an entertaining Australian movie.Operated By: AustourRainbow ValleySelf drive audio commentaryExplore the base of UluruCode: RVCT Adult Child (4-14)Apr-Sep $175 $120INCLUDES: Hotel transfers, lunch, billy tea, light dinnerand Rainbow Valley art site entry feeDEPARTS: Mon, Wed & Fri at 11.30amRETURNS: 7.30pmALSO AVAILABLE: Concession rates available - $165per personCode: PackAudio CD PackApr-Mar $47INCLUDES: Alice to Uluru Double CD:- 80 minutes each - total commentary 160 minutes- Map and instructions- 17 tracks plus 1 bonus track (Kings Canyon)Red Centre Way (West MacDonnell Ranges) Single CD:- 80 minutes long- Map and instructions- 11 tracks plus 1 bonus track (Hermannsburg)NOT INCLUDED: Postage, varies from $3.50 for Australia,$5.50 Asia/Pacific and $6.50 Rest of World.NOTE: CD’s may be purchased individually if required.Code: AR Adult Child (3-15)Apr-Mar $199 $100INCLUDES: Transfers, breakfast, park entry fee, lunch,BBQ dinner and sparkling wine at sunsetDEPARTS: Daily at 6.00amRETURNS: 12.00am midnightNOTE: Climb option offered when time and circumstancespermit.Code: DW06 Adult Child (1-15)Apr-Mar $235 $140INCLUDES: Touring, dinner and wine, transfers, morningtea, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Fee ($25)NOT INCLUDED: Meals not specifiedDEPARTS: Daily at 6.30amRETURNS: 11.30pmNOTE: National Park fee payable direct on tour (see page2). Parents need to provide own baby seatsTOURS FROM ALICE SPRINGS One DayOperated By: Alice Wanderer SightseeingPalm Valley - couple at waterholeGroup at Ayers Rock4WD Palm Valley Safari1 DayThis 4WD safari travels though the West MacDonnellRanges to Hermannsburg, an Aboriginal communityand historic precinct that is renowned for its Aboriginalart collection and the works of Albert Namatjira. Traveldown the bed of the Finke River into Palm Valley. Seespectacular rock formations, the Amphitheatre and anoasis of rock pools and palm trees. Enjoy a picnic lunchwithin Finke Gorge National Park.Operated By: AAT KingsPalm ValleyCode: A5 Adult Child (1-15)Apr-Mar $169 $85INCLUDES: Hotel transfers, lunch and morning orafternoon teaNOT INCLUDED: Meals not specifiedDEPARTS: Sun, Mon, Wed Thu & Sat at 7.30am (Apr-May, Nov-Mar) and daily at 8.00am (Jun-Oct)RETURNS: 6.00pmALSO AVAILABLE: Concession rates available - $164per personUluru Adventure1 DayTravel to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park passing throughthe West MacDonnell Ranges via the Mt. ConnerLookout. Join a base tour of Uluru & visit the CulturalCentre. Climb Uluru (conditions permitting) beforevisiting Kata Tjuta, where you can take a walk betweenthe massive domes at Walpa Gorge. Witness a magicalsunset over Uluru whilst sipping sparkling wine or juice,followed by a sunset dinner.Operated By: AAT KingsVisit Uluru / Ayers RockCode: A2 Adult Child (1-15)Apr-Mar $240 $110INCLUDES: Hotel transfers, dinner and Uluru-Kata TjutaNational Park fee ($25)NOT INCLUDED: Breakfast and lunchDEPARTS: Daily at 6.30amRETURNS: 11.30pmNOTE: Anangu, Traditional Owners, would prefer thatvisitors choose not to climb Uluru. The Uluru climb may beclosed without notice due to weather or cultural reasons.National Park fee payable direct on tour (see page 2)ALSO AVAILABLE: Concession rates are available $265per person4WD Palm Valley Experience 1 DayJourney through the West MacDonnell Ranges into theFinke River National Park. Walk among unique ancientcycads and discover Red Cabbage Palms unique toCentral Australia. Continue to Kalarranga Lookoutbefore visiting historic Hermannsburg & the Art Gallerydisplaying Aboriginal artwork including those of the lateAlbert Namatjira. On the return journey, relax and enjoywatching the changing colours of the magnificent WestMacDonnell Ranges in the afternoon light.Operated By: Tailormade ToursPalm ValleyCode: TT8 Adult Child (5-15)Apr-Nov, Mar $182 $115INCLUDES: Hotel transfers, entry fees, art gallery tour,morning tea, 2 course lunch at Hermannsburg Precinct,guided walks, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle and localguide/driverDEPARTS: Daily at 7.30amRETURNS: 5.00pmNOTE: Dietary needs catered for on request. Cancellationfees and seasonal variations may apply.Ayers Rock Day Tour1 DayThe flight from Alice Springs highlights the magnificenceand vastness of the Australian interior. Marvel at Ulurufrom the air before landing at Ayers Rock airport whereyou transfer directly to your 4WD and personal guidefor your journey out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Afterlunch at Ayers Rock Resort, view rock art, waterholesand appreciate the unique flora and fauna of Uluru.Enjoy an aerial tour of Uluru and Kata Tjuta in all theirglory before returning to Alice Springs.Operated By: Direct Air ToursGet a bird’s eye view of UluruCode: AYR1 Adult Child (4-12)Apr-Mar $1595 $798INCLUDES: Return flights including in-flight catering,scenic flight of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, National Park fees,luxury ground tours of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, lunch atAyers Rock Resort and return transfersDEPARTS: Daily at 10.30am (Apr, May & Nov), 10.00am(Jun-Aug), 11.00am (Sep-Nov) and 11.30 (Dec-Feb)NOTE: Children 0-3 years are free of charge (not utilisinga seat), 4-12yrs adult prices apply or if accompanied bytwo full fare adults, child rates apply. Children less than 18years must be accompanied by an adult or have parentalconsent form authorised ALSO AVAILABLE: Variationsof this tour are available on request.26 We are the NT Holiday Experts who make it easy! 27