Red Centre Self Drive Alice Springs, Uluru & Kings Canyon
Enjoy the freedom of the outback open road with a stay in Alice Springs at the contemporary DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs before heading to Kings Canyon for an overnight stay at the tranquil Kings Canyon Resort and then on to Uluru. An exclusive and unforgettable experience awaits with an Uluru Sunrise & Field of Light tour to witness the silent morning stillness of the Red Centre as the sun rises coupled with the immersive Field of Light display by renowned artist, Bruce Munro, all while based in the outback accommodations of The Lost Camel or Desert Gardens Hotel at the Ayers Rock Resort.
Inclusions
- 2 night stay in Alice Springs.
- 1 night stay in Kings Canyon.
- 3 night stay in Uluru.
- 3 Day National Park Entry Fee
- Uluru Sunrise & Field of Light Tour
- 7 day car hire with unlimited kilometres^
Accommodation options:
Option 1:
- 2 night stay in Alice Springs at the Desert Palms Alice Springs in a double villa including:
- Free WiFi
- Secure off street parking
- Kitchenette Facilities
- 1 night stay in Kings Canyon at the Kings Canyon Resort in a standard room including:
- Daily breakfast
- $50 resort voucher to be used at the Kings Canyon Petrol Station within the resort
- Free parking
- 3 night stay in Uluru at Lost Camel Hotel including:
- Free Indigenous Activities Program
- Free use of the Ayers Rock Resort Shuttle bus service
- Free in-room WiFi
- Free parking
Option 2:
- 2 night stay in Alice Springs at the Quest Alice Springs in a studio apartment including:
- Free WiFi
- Secure off street parking
- 1 night stay in Kings Canyon at the Kings Canyon Resort in a standard room including:
- Daily breakfast
- $50 resort voucher to be used at the Kings Canyon Petrol Station within the resort
- Free parking
- 3 night stay in Uluru at Desert Gardens including:
- Free Indigenous Activities Program
- Free use of the Ayers Rock Resort Shuttle bus service
- Free in-room WiFi
- Free parking
Option 3:
- 2 night stay in Alice Springs at the DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs in a guest room including:
- Daily buffet breakfast
- DoubleTree cookie per person
- Free WiFi
- Free Parking
- Late checkout to 1pm
- 1 night stay in Kings Canyon at the Kings Canyon Resort in a standard room including:
- Daily breakfast
- $50 resort voucher to be used at the Kings Canyon Petrol Station within the resort
- Free parking
- 3 night stay in Uluru at Sails in the Desert including:
- Free Indigenous Activities Program
- Free use of the Ayers Rock Resort Shuttle bus service
- Free in-room WiFi
- Free parking
Please be aware flights are not included in the package price and should not be booked until your package has been confirmed. However please speak to one of our NT Now Travel Specialists for the best available fares at the time of booking. If you are booking your own flights this package begins and ends in Alice Springs or begins and ends in Uluru.
Pricing
Lost Camel & Desert Palms Alice Springs
NT Now Price: $1,399pp
Mates Rates price: $1,099pp
Desert Gardens & Quest Alice Springs
NT Now Price: $1,579pp
Mates Rates price: $1,279pp
Sails in the Desert & DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
NT Now Price: $1,659pp
Mates Rates price: $1,359pp
Accommodation:
Located on banks of the Todd River just a stone’s throw from the centre of Alice Springs, Desert Palms is a 3.5 star motel offering a range of studio villa accommodation, each complete with air conditioning, private ensuites, kitchenettes, and verandahs, where you can enjoy the glorious Australian Outback sunsets. The villas, which are separated by a wall of palm trees to ensure privacy, are set around a crystal clear free-form pool surrounded by tropical gardens, complete with an island and a waterfall.
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Quest Alice Springs serviced apartment style hotel rooms offer guests a relaxed and comfortable Alice Springs accommodation experience perfect for short or long stays. Quest Alice Springs is within close proximity to Lasseters Casino, Alice Springs Convention Centre and Golf Course and the CBD and Anzac Hill can be found just 2 kilometres from the hotel. Quest Alice Springs has 68 serviced apartments including Studio, and One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartments. Studios are the perfect alternative to a hotel room and have kitchenettes. Property facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ area and on-site reception.
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Enjoy exploring the wonders of the unique city of Alice Springs while based at the modern DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs which boasts stunning views of the majestic MacDonnell Mountain Ranges. Your spacious room will offer luxurious bedding, modern interiors and internet access as well as a late check-out. For those who enjoy being active the hotel provides a 24-hour fitness centre, two tennis courts and an outdoor heated pool which overlooks the lush garden landscape. Golfing-enthusiasts need not worry as there is an 18-hole golf course located just next door.
Accommodation at Kings Canyon Resort has been thoughtfully designed to first and foremost blend in with the natural surrounds and to offer different styles and locations to meet the needs of traveller preferences. There truly is something for everyone at Kings Canyon - and more importantly - no matter where you stay all the wonders of Kings Canyon are on your doorstep to for you explore. The comfortable, spacious Standard Rooms feature either two double beds or one queen bed with a separate ensuite bathroom that includes a shower and bath. All Standard Rooms include air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone, ensuite bathroom, insect screens, hair dryer, tea/coffee facilities, extra blankets, refrigerator, iron/ironing board and writing desk. Bar and dining options have been designed to meet the broadest of needs - from a casual beer, to a hearty burger, to five star dining at the signature Under a Desert Moon.
The Lost Camel Hotel is a contemporary and fun, boutique-style hotel conveniently located in the heart of Ayers Rock Resort, only 20 minutes from Uluru. Furnished in a stylish mix of Aboriginal and urban themes, The Lost Camel adds a unique and surprisingly edgy accommodation option to the collection of hotels at the Resort. The hotel's compact rooms are decorated in bright colours and crisp, clean whites. Each room features a deliciously comfortable King Bed (can be separated into two single beds) and private bathroom facilities with separate shower and toilet cubicles and an open-plan vanity. Soak up the sun by the hotel’s central swimming pool, browse the shops or enjoy a casual meal at one of the cafés located in the Resort Town Square. Take part in the many free Indigenous guest activities on offer. Your stay also includes complimentary return Ayers Rock Airport transfers and free use of the Resort shuttle bus service.
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Imagine waking up to a sunrise view of Uluru, blazing red under a sunny Outback sky. Perched within an oasis of native gardens, the Desert Gardens Hotel’s 218 elegant guestrooms provide a relaxing retreat from a day of adventure. Taking its name from the Pitjantjatjara word for desert quandong, Mangata Bistro & Bar serves a delicious buffet breakfast and, for lunch and dinner, a diverse range of light meals showcasing the finest Australian produce with highlights of native bush tucker flavours throughout. The contemporary indoor area flows seamlessly to an outdoor terrace, surrounded by the native greens of the iconic gardens of the hotel. Once you've satisfied the urges to explore the magic within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, you will find free guided walks through Desert Gardens Hotel's substantial and authentic native gardens just outside your hotel door. All of Ayers Rock Resort's luxuries and conveniences, including numerous lookouts, Red Ochre Spa and the shops, tour & information centre and cafés located at the Resort Town Square, are within easy walking distance or accessible via the free shuttle bus.
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In the heart of Australia's Red Centre, Sails in the Desert hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru's raw natural beauty with a decidedly premium outback holiday experience. Soaring white sails crown Ayers Rock Resort's Sails in the Desert hotel, shading 228 beautifully appointed rooms and suites. In a destination where one of the world's oldest cultures still thrives, the mystery, colour and wisdom of the local Anangu people is interwoven into every facet of Sails in the Desert's modern design. This hotel features an expansive gumtree lined swimming pool and a diversity of modern dining, bar and lounge options. Relax and feast in the brasserie-style Ilkari Restaurant or let time tick by as you enjoy cocktails, music and Indigenous-inspired cuisine in the Walpa Lobby Bar, or curl up on one of the daybeds and enjoy a casual lunch and cocktail by the pool. Sails in the Desert's stunning Mulgara Gallery takes you on an exploration through the unique styles and breathtaking stories of Indigenous art. Find each of your senses lulled into complete relaxation as you give in to one of the Red Ochre Spa's treatments.
What to do:
Never has an early morning start been more rewarding. The silent morning air that encompasses the desert landscape of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is filled with gasps and amazed ‘ooohs’ and ‘aaahhs’ as the first group to wander through the desert paths are met by four acres of flowing fibre optics lights. With the majestic Uluru in the background, begin to fall into silence as you take in what is truly an unforgettable and life-changing experience. These otherworldly spheres of light are internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro’s latest art installation, Field of Light, and his largest to date, with him and his team installing more than 50,000 slender stems crowned with radiant frosted glass spheres in a remote desert area within sight of majestic Uluru.
With the added benefit of car hire included you are free to explore the sights and attractions of the wonderful town of Alice Springs such as the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, School of the Air, Alice Springs Reptile Centre, Anzac Hill and the works of the Kangaroo Sanctuary. Venture beyond the town for incredible scenery, incredible waterholes, ancient Aboriginal sites and galleries and the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges.
Explore the spiritual heart of Australia as you continue to drive the Red Centre Way and experience World Heritage-listed natural wonders such as majestic Uluru. View the dunes of Kata Tjuta against the outback sky and quintessential red dirt, visit the amazing Kings Canyon and Watarrka National Park and immerse yourself in the Aboriginal culture, people and food for a once in a lifetime holiday at your leisure.
Package Terms
On sale until 30 July 2021. For travel 1 September 2021 until 31 March 2022. Pricing is based on travelling to Desert Palms & Lost Camel hotels between 1 - 30 November 2021, seasonal supplements apply outside these dates. Blackout dates may apply and some inclusions may be closed over public holidays. *Car hire is available as pick-up and drop off Uluru Airport or pick-up and drop-off Alice Springs Airport only. ^Car hire includes unlimited kilometres, GST (Goods & Services Tax at the current rate of 10%), Ultimate Protection for Passenger Vehicles $0 Damage Recovery Fee (DRF), Premium Protection for 4WD vehicles (FFAR), DRF $1,100 for Multi Vehicle Accident, $5,500 for Single Vehicle Accidents, Compulsory Third Party Insurance and Accidental Tyre and Windscreen Damage on non 4WD vehicles, Vehicle Registration Recovery Fee, Administration Recovery Fee, Additional Drivers, Premium Location Surcharge, this product is available for renters aged 25+. Please note: road closures may be in place due to inclement weather, for up to date information visit https://roadreport.nt.gov.au/road-reports. Prices and inclusions are correct as of 6 April 2021 and may be subject to change due to availability, surcharges, fees or taxes without notice. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices are based on per person twin share. Please contact us on 1800 854 897 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to enquire. Airfares and transfers are additional unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions and details on our refund policy, view our booking conditions. E&OE.
*Mates Rates offer must be booked within the campaign period of 29 May – 30 September 2021 and applies to select marked packages only (view eligible packages here). Travel must occur from 1 September 2021 and by, or on, 30 April 2022. Discounts will apply as follows based on the original NT Now pricing to a maximum of $1000 off per person. Spend $500-$999 per person, receive $200 off person. Spend $1000-$1999 per person, receive $300 off person. Spend $2000-$2999 per person, receive $400 off person. Spend $3000-$3999 per person, receive $600 off person. Spend $4000-$4999 per person, receive $800 off per person. Spend $5000 or more, receive a maximum of $1000 off per person. The Mates Rates price is listed. Intra-Territory travel by NT residents is eligible. Standard NT Now conditions apply.
