The Red Centre, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon & Uluru (Ayers Rock) — Northern Territory — Travelbag Australia and Round the World 2008 online holiday brochure

The Red Centre There are few places on earth as iconic as Australia's Red Centre. This vast and timeless region encompasses so many different types of experience. Alice Springs lies at the heart of the Territory and is the starting point for outback adventures. Approximately 5 hours to the southwest lies Uluru which rises from the desert and is steeped in Aboriginal legend, whilst the lesser known Kings Canyon is a mighty chasm with its own mysterious beauty. You can discover this harsh and rugged landscape in a variety of ways but each will, without doubt, leave you with fantastic memories which will last a lifetime. Olgas Top Tips ·Organised excursions are an absolute must here. It's only with the help of local experts you gain an insight into the fascinating legends and history. ·Good comfortable walking shoes are essential, particularly if you are going to take part in excursions on foot. ·Do take a hat and plenty of sunscreen and not only for when you are relaxing around the pool. It's easy to forget when you are sightseeing and the sun can be very strong here. Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated. ·Camping in the Outback is a real adventure and at the end of each day you can relax by a camp fire gazing up at the star-studded desert sky. ·Take a morning flight by hot air balloon, as the sun comes up the desert landscape is quite magical. You'll find plenty of great photo opportunities. ·If you would like to join the Sounds of Silence Dinner do book in advance, it gets booked up quickly. ·Take a trip on the legendary Ghan which runs from Darwin to Alice Springs and then onto Adelaide. For something different stop off at Coober Pedy where you can stay in a hotel which is carved into the rock. ·Take plenty of insect repellent, at certain times of year the mossies get busy when the sun goes down! Stua rt H ighw ay Glen Helen Old Telegraph Station MacDonnell Ranges Simpsons Gap NP Frontier Camel Farm Todd Rive r Mereenie Loop ALICE SPRINGS Palm Valley Kings Canyon Kings Creek Station Ayers Rock Resort Lasseter Highway Fink Riv Stuart Highway er Mt Olga/ Kata Tjuta Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Ayers Rock/ Uluru 100

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