This tour is designed for secondary school students to gain an improved knowledge of Australia's unique environment by experiencing some of our geographic wonders. It will also encourage team bonding and leadership skills through camping and living in remote areas and a better understanding of Indigenous life.
Prices for other departure points on request.
Early morning departure from school for express travel to Coober Pedy, stopping where and when necessary (breakfast and lunch own arrangements).
Arrive in Coober Pedy, the opal capital of the world. Stay underground and visit a local underground home and church.
Continue travelling north to Marla. Drive across the Northern Territory border to Uluru and set up camp for two nights at Yulara.
Following breakfast visit Uluru-KataTjuta Cultural Centre where aspects of Anangu life are presented. View and walk around the world’s greatest monolith rising to 348m above a floodplain and is 9km in circumference.
This afternoon enjoy a walk at Kata Tjuta.
Enjoy free time under the direction of teachers.
Following breakfast its time to leave Uluru National Park, stopping at the Mt Conner Lookout to view the mesa rising almost 300 metres out of the plain.
View Lake Amadeus, a giant salt lake, in the distance.
Continue through remote desert terrain to Kings Canyon, located in Watarrka National Park, where you will set up camp.
Following breakfast climb to the top of the canyon rim with awe-inspiring views.
Leave Kings Canyon and travel at leisure to Alice Springs. Set up camp for two nights.
Following breakfast visit Ormiston Gorge. If time permits, and depending on the weather, enjoy a swim at the waterhole.
Continue to Standley Chasm for a midday viewing of the Chasm. On your return visit Simpsons Gap.
Pack up camp and enjoy some last minute shopping and sightseeing before beginning your return journey home, stopping overnight in Coober Pedy.
Depart Coober Pedy and travel through to the South Australian outback.
Arrive in Adelaide late in the afternoon and stay overnight.
Depart Adelaide later in the morning and travel home, stopping where and when necessary.
Arrive at school mid-evening.
• Alice Springs Reptiles Centre
• Alice Springs Desert Park
• Camel rides
• School of the Air Guided Tour
• Old Telegraph Station Guided Tour
• Earth Sanctuary Stargazing
• 6 day itinerary with return flights
• 8 day itinerary with one-way flight and one-way coach
• 10 day itinerary with extra overnight stop
• Accommodation upgrade (instead of camping why not stay in bunkhouse or cabin accommodation)
