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Generally speaking, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible and make sure that you are able to carry and lift your own luggage, and walk with it for short distances.
Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You’ll also need a day pack/bag to carry water, camera, and jacket etc. when you’re exploring during the day.

LUGGAGE LIMIT:

Please keep your luggage to a minimum. Due to limited space and strictly enforced road laws regarding weight limits, travellers can carry a maximum of 15 kg. One small soft-sided bag plus a day pack is essential. We recommend against bringing hard/externally framed suitcases as they are difficult to store and can damage equipment and other travellers’ belongings. If your trip is beginning and ending at the same location, excess luggage can usually be stored at your arrival/departure hotel and can be collected after your trip. If your trip does not return to the same starting point we suggest you look at freighting your excess luggage. One option is with greyhound: http://www.greyhoundfreight.com.au/
 

WATER BOTTLE:

Consider bringing your own water bottle to refill along the way. For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. The sale of bottled water contributes to an enormous environmental problem around the world. In addition to the water in bottles, the production of a 1 litre plastic bottle takes 2 litres of water and 200ml of oil. A large proportion end up in limited landfill or discarded in waterways and natural environments.
 

SLEEPING BAG:

A swag with a comfortable sleeping mat and sleeping bag will be provided when camping, 
We also suggest bringing a travel-style pillow with you.  
 

ESSENTIALS TO PACK:
 

• Lightweight clothing. You will need to bring a mixture of lightweight clothing and layers. Long shirts and pants are useful to protect against the harsh Australian sun. Clothes should be easy to wash and dry.
   
• During the winter months of June / July / August temperatures in the Red Centre can drop to 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight so it’s important to also have some warm layers
   
• Comfortable closed-in shoes will help to protect your feet from cuts and scratches when walking through bush/grass-lands, and will also act as a barrier protection in rare cases against bites or stings.
   
• Sun protection – hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
   

RECOMMENDED PACKING:

• Personal medical kit. A larger kit will be on hand with your guide, but we recommend you carry items such as mild pain killers, electrolytes, Band-Aids and insect repellent.
   
• Re-fillable water bottle. We recommend at least a 1.5litre capacity.
   
• A headlamp or torch is recommended for around your accommodation at night.
   
• Powerbank to recharge your phone
   

OPTIONAL:

• Sleep sheet. If you are travelling during the hot season you may wish to pack a sleep sheet so you will be comfortable no matter what the weather.
   
• Ear plugs
   
• A good book, a journal and music player
   

VALUABLES:

Please try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables. We strongly recommend that you photocopy or have access to digital copies all important documents e.g. air tickets, passport, vaccination certificate, etc. and keep the copies separate from the originals. While not valid, a photocopy or digital copies makes it very much easier to obtain replacements if necessary.

BATTERIES/POWER:

We always recommend that you carry an extra battery for your camera just in case. Your vehicle will be equipped with a 12 volt “cigarette lighter” socket which may be used at the crew’s discretion, however, do bear in mind that only one piece of equipment can be charged at a time and it will not be allowed if there is a risk of running the vehicle’s batteries low. Many campsites have electricity and charging of batteries is advised before checking out the following day.

INCLUDED MEALS

Uluru To Uluru

Day 1: Dinner - Lunch is also included on the Winter schedule (2nd April 2023 – 30th September 2023 and 7th April 2024 – 5th October 2024)

Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Breakfast

Alice Springs To Uluru

Day 1: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Breakfast

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Passengers with special meal requirements or food allergies MUST ensure they inform of this when booking. Food for the trip is purchased before commencement and special requirements cannot be catered for after departing. Due to the nature of these trips, food is basic but plentiful. The Operator provides the substitutes below; please bring your staples if you require specific foods not listed below:

• No Pork (Alternative to Ham provided)
• No Dairy (soy milk provided)
• Vegetarian (additional veg and vegie burgers provided)
• Vegan (supply of additional fruit and veg provided)
• Gluten Free (cereal, bread, wraps, pasta, snack bars, sweet and savoury biscuits provided)

*Religious dietary requirements and specifically prepared/sourced produce cannot be catered for.

To get the most out of this trip you need to be prepared for walks of between 3-9 km on some days. This may be on rough ground and perhaps getting feet wet in rivers and creeks. From Oct to March in the Red Centre you will experience temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius.

Your tour guide will assist with regular breaks and information to assist in keeping well hydrated.

This tour is not suitable for children. 

Yulara is a town located just a short distance from the entry gate to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

A swag is made out of heavy duty canvas, sewn into a cocoon-like bag providing warmth, comfort and security - the ultimate of all bush beds! They have a 2-inch thick comfy mattress. You sleep inside your sleeping bag inside your swag so your body heat is trapped inside your sleeping bag and swag. A lot warmer than a tent!

In winter temperatures can drop to 0ºC. In summer it is usually around 20ºC. Please check weather forecasts before the tour so you can bring appropriate clothing for the conditions.

There is a maximum of 23 people on a tour.

Yes, you can!
The tour finishes in Uluru (Yulara) but can be started in either Uluru or Alice Springs. Please see more information on your joining points below.


Departure Info - From Yulara / Uluru

Joining point: Desert Gardens Hotel at Ayers Rock Resort or Airport (dependent on flight arrival time, confirm at time of booking)

WINTER SCHEDULE (From Uluru/Yulara) - 2nd April 2023 to 30th September 2023 and 7th April 2024 to 5th October 2024

If your flight arrives BEFORE 1pm your guide will meet you at the front of the Desert Gardens Hotel at 1:45pm (Outback Pioneer @ 1:50pm). The Free Yulara Airport Shuttle is available from the airport to the Desert Gardens Hotel. No bookings are required, just look for the regular shuttle in front of the airport once you have collected your luggage. If your flight arrives between 1pm – 1:40 pm please meet your Adventure Tours guide at Yulara (Ayers Rock Airport) @ 2pm
Please do not book any flights arriving after 1:40pm as you will not be able to join trip.
 

SUMMER SCHEDULE (From Uluru/Yulara) - 1st October 2023 to 6th April 2024 and 6th October 2024 to 5th April 2025

If your flight arrives BEFORE 11am your guide will meet you at the front of the Desert Gardens hotel at 1:15pm (Outback Pioneer @ 1:20pm). The Free Yulara Airport Shuttle is available from the airport to the Desert Gardens Hotel. No bookings are required, just look for the regular shuttle in front of the airport once you have collected your luggage. If your flight arrives between 11am – 12:45pm please meet your Adventure Tours guide at Yulara (Ayers Rock Airport) @ 1pm.
Please do not book any flights arriving after 12:45pm as you will not be able to join trip.

Departure Info - From Alice Springs

Joining point: Pick up from your selected Alice Springs accommodation, or you can choose to meet at Alice Springs Hotel (formerly Aurora Alice Springs), between 6-6:30am.

Unless you select pick up from another location, the tour guide will assume you will be waiting at Stay at Alice Springs Hotel at 6.00am. You can select your pick-up location during the booking process.

This tour finishes in Yulara at approximately 9am.

Depending on your flight departure time, choose to take the free 10-minute transfer direct to Yulara’s Desert Gardens Hotel, or Uluru Airport (Ayers Rock Airport, Airport Code: AYQ).

If you have plenty of spare time before your flight, you have the opportunity to leave your luggage at the Desert Gardens Hotel, and spend some time in Yulara Resort shopping at your leisure.

Please note: There’s regular free airport shuttles from the Desert Gardens Hotel to the Ayers Rock Airport.

You can join our waitlist here & we will get in touch if your preferred dates become available, or if we can provide you with alternative/similar options! :)

Contact our travel experts for assistance one of the below ways:

• Send us a message on chat!
• Send us an enquiry here.
• Give us a call on the number specific to your region:

  • 1300 358 071 (AU)

  • 0800 461 254 (NZ)

  • +1 (240) 786-1143 (US)

  • +61 (7) 3130-0516 (Intl)

Departure Info - From Yulara / Uluru

Joining point: Desert Gardens Hotel at Ayers Rock Resort or Airport (dependent on flight arrival time, confirm at time of booking)
 

WINTER SCHEDULE – No lunch included (7th April 2024 – 5th October 2024)

If your flight arrives BEFORE 1pm your guide will meet you at the front of the Desert Gardens Hotel at 1:45pm (Outback Pioneer @ 1:50pm). The Free Yulara Airport Shuttle is available from the airport to the Desert Gardens Hotel. No bookings are required, just look for the regular shuttle in front of the airport once you have collected your luggage. If your flight arrives between 1:00pm – 1:35 pm please meet your Adventure Tours guide at Yulara (Ayers Rock Airport) @ 14:00pm.
Flight arriving after 1:35pm? Contact our friendly travel experts to see if you could still join this trip.
 

SUMMER SCHEDULE – Lunch included (6th October 2024 – 5th April 2025)

If your flight arrives BEFORE 11am your guide will meet you at the front of the Desert Gardens hotel at 1:15pm (Outback Pioneer @ 1:20pm). The Free Yulara Airport Shuttle is available from the airport to the Desert Gardens Hotel. No bookings are required, just look for the regular shuttle in front of the airport once you have collected your luggage. If your flight arrives between 11am – 12:45pm please meet your Adventure Tours guide at Yulara (Ayers Rock Airport) @ 1pm.
Flight arriving after 12:45pm? Contact our friendly travel experts to see if you could still join this trip.
 

Departure Info - From Alice Springs

Joining point: Pick up from your selected Alice Springs accommodation, or you can choose to meet at Alice Springs Hotel (formerly Aurora Alice Springs), between 6-6:30am.

Please note that unless you select pick up from another location, the tour guide will assume you will be waiting at Stay at Alice Springs Hotel at 6.00am. You can select your alternative pick-up location during the booking process.