Central Australia and Indigenous Community Stay

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                      Central Australia and Indigenous Community Stay
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                      Central Australia and Indigenous Community Stay
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                      Central Australia and Indigenous Community Stay

The Concept

This immersion program is designed for secondary schools looking to make a difference in the Indigenous community. Students will be introduced to the stunning landscape of Central Australia and develop their understanding and appreciation of our unique Indigenous people and their relationship to the land.  A highlight of this tour is the opportunity to form relationships with the Lilla and Ulpinyali children at the local Watarrka School through classroom interaction and sporting activities.

Participants will increase their understanding of team work and leadership, improve cultural awareness and gain a greater understanding of nature.

Itinerary Day By Day

DAY 1: SCHOOL - ULURU (D)

Fly to Ayers Rock Airport.

Arrive in Yulara in the afternoon, meet your guide and coach and travel to Uluru National Park, enjoying an orientation walk around the base of Uluru.

Travel to the Yulara campground and settle into permanent camp tents.

This evening enjoy taking in the changing colours of the rock as the sun sets.

DAY 2: ULURU - LILLA (B, L, D)

Travel to Kata Tjuta and walk the Valley of the Winds loop.

Spend some time at the Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre then travel to Lilla and set up camp.

This evening, attend a welcome ceremony.

DAYS 3 - 5: LILLA COMMUNITY SERVICE (B, L, D)

Over the next three days participate in Community Service Projects.

Afternoons are spent learning about the Luritja culture and taking part in activities such as dot painting, jewellery making, sacred walks and traditional bush cooking.

There is also an opportunity to walk around the rim of Kings Canyon on one of the afternoons.

DAY 6: LILLA – ALICE SPRINGS (B, L, D)

Early start for breakfast, pack up camp and wave goodbye to the Lilla family.

Travel to the Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre in Alice Springs where you will learn about sustainable living, spend your last night in swags around the campfire and enjoy dinner and a star show.

DAY 7: ALICE SPRINGS - SCHOOL (B)

Following breakfast, pack up and transfer by coach to Alice Springs Airport for your flight home.

On arrival, you will be transferred by coach back to school.

ALTERNATIVE TOUR OPTIONS (COST ON APPLICATION)

• This itinerary can be reversed if required, i.e. start at Alice Springs for the first night and finish with two nights at Yulara
• A day trip can be added to include the Western MacDonnell Ranges, either adding another night’s camping at the Earth Sanctuary to make the trip 8 days, or only doing two nights at Lilla in lieu of another night in Alice
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Inclusions
  • Return economy class airfares including prepaid taxes, surcharges and levies
  • Coach with air-conditioning and seatbelts
  • 6 nights camping, swag and dome tents
  • 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners (meals prepared by an experienced cook)
  • Fully accredited guide (including Wilderness First Aid and Working with Children Check)
  • Entrance fees where applicable