7-Day Uluru to Adelaide Tour

Day 1 | Yulara & Uluru Sunset

First moments in the Red Centre and sunset at Australia’s most iconic landmark

Our adventure begins at 2:00 pm as we meet in Yulara, where we meet the group and settle in with our Storyteller Guide before heading straight into Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park.

Our first stop is the Cultural Centre, where we begin learning about Aṉangu culture and the stories that make this landscape one of the most significant places in Australia. Spending time here helps bring a deeper understanding to the country we are travelling through and gives important context before experiencing Uluru itself.

From here, we head back to camp to settle in before making our way out for one of the most anticipated moments of the journey, sunset over Uluru. As the afternoon light begins to soften, the rock slowly shifts through deep reds, burnt orange and gold, standing quietly against the vast desert landscape in a way that photos never fully capture. There is no rush here, just time to sit back, take it all in and appreciate exactly where we are.

Back at camp, we share dinner together before rolling out our swags beneath a sky full of stars and settling into our first night in the heart of the Australian outback.

“ There is a reason people travel across the world to see Uluru, and watching it for the first time rarely feels anything like you expect.”

Accommodation: Swag camping with amenities at Ayers Rock Resort Campground
Meals Included: Dinner
Distance Travelled: Approx. 60 km

Travelling from Alice Springs? Bus transfers to Yulara are available. See “Know Before You Go” below for more details.

Day 2 | Kata Tjuṯa & Uluru

Sacred Sites & Desert Connection

We start the morning early as we head towards Kata Tjuta, where the massive domes rise dramatically from the desert and reveal a very different side of the Red Centre. Holding deep cultural significance for the Aṉangu people, this is one of the most important landscapes within the national park.

Here, we set out on the Walpa Gorge Walk, a 2.6 km trail leading between towering rock formations, ancient creek beds and unique desert plant life, offering a real sense of the scale and age of this remarkable landscape.

“ Standing beneath Kata Tjuta makes you realise just how small you feel in the middle of Australia.”

Back at camp, there is time to relax, cool off in the pool or enjoy some of the cultural experiences available around the resort.

Later, we return to Uluru for the guided Base Walk, giving us the chance to experience Australia’s most iconic landmark from a completely different perspective. Walking alongside the base reveals sacred sites, waterholes and stories that help explain why Uluru remains such an important cultural place today.

“ Seeing Uluru up close is often the moment people begin understanding why this place means so much to so many.”

This evening is yours to enjoy, with the option to join the unforgettable Field of Light experience after dark.

Accommodation: Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground
Meals Included: Breakfast
Distance Travelled: Approx. 170 km

Day 3 | Yulara to Kings Canyon / Watarrka

Ancient Landscapes & Outback Legends

After breakfast, we leave Yulara behind and travel deeper into Central Australia as we make our way towards Watarrka National Park, home to the spectacular landscapes of Kings Canyon.

The drive itself is part of the experience, with long open roads, endless desert scenery and the feeling that we are travelling through one of the most remote parts of the country. Along the way, our Storyteller Guide shares stories about life in the Red Centre and the landscapes surrounding us.

By the afternoon, we arrive at Kings Creek Station, a working cattle station surrounded by classic outback scenery and our base for the night. Depending on conditions and seasonal park access, our Kings Canyon hiking experience may take place later this afternoon or early the following morning, allowing us to make the most of conditions on the day.

Kings Canyon is one of those places that often catches people by surprise. The scale of the cliffs, the colours of the sandstone and the sheer size of the landscape make it one of the standout experiences of the journey.

“ This part of Central Australia tends to leave people wondering why more travellers do not make it here.”

There is time to cool off in the pool, grab a drink at the station or simply enjoy a slower afternoon before dinner.

Tonight, dinner is available at the station before another night swag camping beneath some of the clearest skies in the Australian outback.

Accommodation: Swag camping with amenities at Kings Creek Station
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance Travelled: Approx. 325 km

Day 4 | Kings Canyon to Coober Pedy

Canyons, Crossings & Underground living

Today we begin the journey south, crossing back through the vast desert landscapes of the Northern Territory and into South Australia. It is one of the longer driving days of the trip, but this is where the scale of the Australian outback really starts to sink in.

By late afternoon, we arrive in Coober Pedy, a place unlike anywhere else in Australia. Known as the country’s opal capital, this small desert town is famous for its extreme temperatures, with summer days regularly pushing beyond 50 degrees. To escape the heat, much of the town has been built underground, with homes, bars, churches and hotels carved directly into the sandstone hills.
The moment you arrive, Coober Pedy feels strange in the best possible way. It is dusty, unconventional and full of character, giving a glimpse into a side of Australia that very few travellers ever experience.

“ Sleeping underground in the middle of the outback is about as uniquely Australian as it gets.”

Tonight, we check into our underground accommodation at Radeka Downunder, with the evening free to explore town and grab dinner at one of the local spots nearby.

Accommodation: 5-share underground dorm at Radeka Downunder
Meals Included: Breakfast
Distance Travelled: Approx. 770 km

Day 5 | Coober Pedy to Ikara–Flinders Ranges

Opals, Outback Roads & Starry Skies

After breakfast, we spend the morning exploring the underground world of Coober Pedy with a visit to the Old Timers Mine. Here, we learn how opals formed beneath the desert, hear stories from the generations of miners who built this remarkable underground town, and try our luck noodling through the red dirt in search of hidden opal fragments.

From here, we begin the journey south through the vast outback landscapes of South Australia.

By late afternoon, we arrive at Warren Gorge, located within the spectacular Southern Flinders Ranges, one of the oldest landscapes in Australia and a part of the country surprisingly few international travellers ever experience. This region feels quieter, wilder and far less travelled, with ancient geology, native wildlife and deep Aboriginal history stretching back thousands of years. Keep an eye out for the rare yellow footed rock wallabies, often seen moving across the rocky hills surrounding camp.

“ Just when most people think they have already seen the best of the outback, the Flinders Ranges quietly proves otherwise.”

Tonight, we settle in around camp for dinner prepared by our guide before rolling out our swags beneath some of the clearest night skies anywhere in Australia.

“ Far from the crowds and city lights, this is the kind of outback camping experience most travellers never realise Australia still offers.”

Accommodation: Swag camping at Warren Gorge (toilets available, no showers)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Distance Travelled: Approx. 620 km

Day 6 | Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park

Ancient landscapes, outback wildlife and discovering the Flinders

We wake up surrounded by the rugged scenery of Warren Gorge, starting the morning with a walk through one of the quieter corners of the Southern Flinders Ranges. Framed by orange cliffs and rocky outcrops, this area is one of the best places to spot the rare yellow footed rock wallabies that call the region home.

From here, we continue to the small outback town of Hawker, where there is time to grab lunch and visit the Jeff Morgan Gallery, home to enormous panoramic artworks that capture the scale, history and character of the Australian outback.

Later in the afternoon, we arrive at Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park and head out on the Arkaroo Rock Walk, one of the region’s most significant cultural experiences. The trail winds through native bushland before reaching an ancient rock shelter decorated with artwork believed to be thousands of years old. These markings tell the story of Akurra, the giant serpent whose movements shaped the surrounding landscape according to Adnyamathanha tradition. It is one of those places that makes you realise just how old and deeply connected this country really is.

“ The Flinders Ranges is one of those places that quietly surprises people and often ends up becoming a highlight they never saw coming.”

Tonight, we settle into camp at Wilpena Pound. Depending on timing and availability, there may be opportunities to learn more about local Yura culture and Adnyamathanha stories, before enjoying dinner beneath one of Australia’s certified Dark Sky Reserves.

Accommodation: Swag camping with amenities at Discovery Parks Wilpena Pound
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Distance Travelled: Approx. 200 km