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Outback
  Contrasts:
  A Journey
  to the Centre
  Witness the rugged landscape of the
  Red Centre and marvel at the ancient
  cultures that have cared for this land for
  generations. Experience the majesty of
  Uluru, Kings Canyon and view rock art
  dating back thousands of years, witness
  striking landscapes and be immersed in
  the stories of the Dreamtime.

                                                                                                          Karrke Aboriginal Experience
                                                    Meet Christine, a multi talented artists who is passionate about sharing her culture.
  5 DAYS • Alice Springs • West MacDonnell           Visit her in Watarrka and watch her use traditional techniques to create beautiful
                                                                                wooden jewellery - burnt to make patterns and symbols.
  Ranges • Kings Canyon • Kata Tjuta • Uluru

      Immerse                                       As this journey departs from Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters at
                                                    9.00am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
  Experience true outback life as you enjoy lunch
  on Peter Severin's million acre property in the
                                                    Day 1: Welcome to Alice Springs
  heart of the Red Centre.
                                                    Meet your Journey Director who will share their take on what life is like
      Indulge                                       in such an isolated town as Alice Springs. Visit the historic Overland
                                                    Telegraph Station, site of the first European settlement in the town. Hear
  Bask in the glow of the campfire as you indulge   how the north and south of Australia were connected by a single wire. Then
  in a five course degustation with matching        the stunning landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges take centre
  wines in the beautiful Kings Canyon Resort.       stage, as you embark on a walk through Simpsons Gap, and later view
                                                    Alice Springs and surrounds from the top of Anzac Hill. This evening, enjoy
                                                    an open-air Local Dining Experience barbecue around a campfire with
      Explore                                       your local hosts, as the Milky Way lights up the sky.
  Enter Walpa Gorge, an ancient temple crafted          Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
  by nature, and discover the scenic wonders of         Local Dining Experience
  the West MacDonnell Ranges.
                                                    Day 2: Alice Springs - Kings Canyon
      Relax                                         Now we’re off the beaten track exploring along the 4WD Giles Track,
                                                    crossing dry river beds and outback landscapes to Kings Canyon Resort.
  Nestled in the rugged bush, unwind in your
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  Deluxe Spa Room at Kings Canyon Resort,           a Desert Moon, set in the wilderness under a canopy of the Southern
  with a private balcony overlooking a beautiful    Night sky (weather permitting). The only light comes from the moon and
  rock escarpment.                                  the flickering glow of the fire and the only sound is soft music intertwined
                                                    with the whispering of the breeze through the Desert Oak trees and the

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crackling flames. Enjoy sparkling wine and canapés followed                     5 Days   Outback Contrasts: A Journey to the Centre                            CRAU • 21
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