5 Day Art and Culture Tour of Central Australia

5 days Free cancellation

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About this activity

Travelling through the vast desert in an intimate group is inspiring to say the least. Traversing a cultural landscape, shaped by the forces of water, wind, and fire, while learning directly from the worlds oldest living culture, is nothing short of profound.

During the adventure, you’ll get acquainted with the Red Centre’s iconic locations, including Uluru, Kings Canyon, and Tjoritja (the West MacDonnell Ranges). Reconnect with your creativity by making art outdoors in breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy conversations around the campfire.

We will visit Aboriginal Art Centres, meet artists and cultural experts, and eat a bushfoods platter by Arrernte icon Rayleen Brown. Our nights will be a mix of high quality hotel accomm and glamping tents, with our final night spent camping under the stars in swags. You will be escorted by an experienced tour guide with extensive local knowledge and a passion for this desert ecosystem for the entire trip.

Experienced artists & beginners welcome.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Art Tours of Australia

Ages: Adults (14–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast

Not included

Not included: Alcohol

Itinerary

Day 1 · Alice Pickups, Yulara & Uluru Sunset

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

5 hours

Our award-winning guide Anna will share her love of the Outback - from the colours and shades appreciated through an artists eyes, to the flora and fauna, culture and history.
Uluru

2 hours Admission included

Uluru Sunset: watch the colour changes over the iconic monolith

Fresh sandwiches (while travelling) · BBQ dinner featuring a tasty bushfoods platter

First night at your comfortable Yulara hotel accommodation (3 stars)

Day 2 · Kata Tjuta & Dot Painting

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

12 hours

Today is all about experiencing the national park. Activities will be tailored to the groups interests and fitness levels, but will include nature walks, painting classes, Indigenous cultural experiences and free time to explore Yulara's Gallery of Central Australia (GoCA)

Continental breakfast · Fresh salad

Second night at your comfortable Yulara hotel accommodation (3 stars)

Day 3 · Uluru Sunrise & Kings Creek

Uluru

2 hours Admission included

An early start worth waking for! Catch the Uluru Sunrise paired with a morning watercolour painting session.
Kings Canyon

5 hours

A scenic drive to Kings Canyon is punctuated with stops at Karrke for an immersive Aboriginal Cultural Experience and watercolour painting session at beautiful desert oasis.

Overnight oats · Fresh salad · Classic camp dinner

Glamping at Kings Creek Station

Day 4 · Kings Canyon, Ochre Pits & West Macs

West MacDonnell National Park

8 hours

After setting off from King's Canyon, enjoy endless Red Centre vistas before you arrive at the West MacDonnell National Park. Visit the Ochre Pits to see the stunning natural clay deposits, head to Ormiston Gorge for a swim and a dedicated watercolour painting session, before setting up your authentic Outback swag camp. Finish the day with an incredible outback star talk under the clear night sky.

Hearty campfire meal and dessert

West Macs Adventure Swag Camping (Two Mile)

Day 5 · Gorges, Chasms & Alice Springs Art

Standley Chasm Angkerle

2 hours Admission included

Enjoy a cultural experience in one of the Northern Territory's most beautiful places.
Simpsons Gap

2 hours Admission included

Experience the majesty of Simpsons Gap, where artistic inspiration is impossible to ignore.
Alice Springs

3 hours

Learn the history and culture of Indigenous art with a tour of the incredible local Art Centres - did you know Alice Springs has the most art galleries per capita of anywhere in Australia?

Fresh hot breakfast

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting points will be discussed after booking - our expert guide will come to your location in Alice Springs wearing our ochre Art Tours of Australia shirt.

End point

Meeting points will be discussed after booking - our expert guide will come to your location in Alice Springs wearing our ochre Art Tours of Australia shirt.
Drop off can be to travellers preferred location in Alice Springs

Pickup points

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Alice Springs Airport
Connellan Airport

Pick up can be from the Alice Springs or Yulara region, depending on your flights or accommodation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.