Uluru & the Red Centre

Uluru · Kata Tjuta · Kings Canyon · 5 nights

Five nights from Uluru to Kings Canyon, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Five nights across three stops: Uluru for two nights, Kata Tjuta for two and Kings Canyon for one. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Base Walk and Cultural Centre and Valley of the Winds. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: field of Light dinner beneath the desert sky. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Field of Light dinner beneath the desert sky
Base Walk and Cultural Centre, Uluru
Valley of the Winds, Kata Tjuta

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

Base Walk and Cultural Centre, Uluru

A guided walk along the base with an Anangu guide or park interpreter, covering rock art, waterholes and the Tjukurpa law that governs the site. Climbing Uluru has been prohibited since 2019.

Valley of the Winds, Kata Tjuta

The circuit walk between the domes, around 7.4 kilometres over rocky ground, closed beyond the first lookout when the forecast exceeds 36°C. Start early and carry water.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

6 days

01
Day 1 · Uluru
Arrival in Uluru
Arrive at Ayers Rock (Connellan) airport, about 20 minutes by road to the resort and transfer privately to your base. Time today to take the sunset viewing area as the rock changes colour.
- Private transfer via Ayers Rock (Connellan) airport
- Take the sunset viewing area as the rock changes colour
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Uluru
Base Walk and Cultural Centre
A guided walk along the base with an Anangu guide or park interpreter, covering rock art, waterholes and the Tjukurpa law that governs the site. Climbing Uluru has been prohibited since 2019.
- Uluru base walk sections
- Mutitjulu waterhole and rock art
- Cultural Centre
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Kata Tjuta
Uluru to Kata Tjuta
Drive west across the park from Uluru to the Kata Tjuta domes. On arrival, reach the dune viewing area for the domes at last light.
- Drive west across the park from Uluru to the Kata Tjuta domes
- Reach the dune viewing area for the domes at last light
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Kata Tjuta
Valley of the Winds
The circuit walk between the domes, around 7.4 kilometres over rocky ground, closed beyond the first lookout when the forecast exceeds 36°C. Start early and carry water.
- Valley of the Winds circuit
- Karu and Karingana lookouts
- Dune viewing area at sunset
Meals:
BL
05
Day 5 · Kings Canyon
Kata Tjuta to Kings Canyon
Drive across Watarrka National Park on the Red Centre Way. On arrival, settle at the resort and watch the escarpment turn red at dusk.
- Drive across Watarrka National Park on the Red Centre Way
- Settle at the resort and watch the escarpment turn red at dusk
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
06
Day 6 · Kings Canyon
Departure from Kings Canyon
An early walk before the long desert drive onwards. Private transfer to Ayers Rock airport, about three and a half hours by road, or Alice Springs, about four and a half, in good time for your onward flight.
- An early walk before the long desert drive onwards
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do Indians need a visa for Australia?+

Yes, a Visitor visa (subclass 600) applied for online. Apply well ahead of travel; we provide a detailed itinerary and bookings to support your application.

Is Australia good for families?+

Very. Wildlife parks, beaches, reef trips with glass-bottom boats and easy walks suit all ages, and distances are covered by short flights.

Is the reef still worth visiting?+

Yes. The reef is vast, and the outer reefs visited from Port Douglas and Cairns remain spectacular. Operators run conservation programmes and share current reef health updates.

What about Melbourne or the Whitsundays?+

Melbourne adds food, culture and the Great Ocean Road; the Whitsundays add white beaches such as Whitehaven and sailing. Each needs three nights or more.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.