The Ultimate Ancient Heart Journey
10 Day Itinerary
The complete Red Centre experience.
Day 1 – Welcome to Alice Springs
Settle into Alice Springs before discovering the town’s cafés, galleries and heritage attractions. Finish the day with a sunset wildlife experience at the Kangaroo Sanctuary, offering an unforgettable introduction to the Red Centre.
Day 2 – West MacDonnell Ranges
Explore the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges, including Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap, Ellery Creek Big Hole and Ormiston Gorge. Discover dramatic landscapes shaped over millions of years and enjoy some of the Red Centre’s most iconic walks.
Day 3 – Outback Ballooning & Larapinta
Float above the MacDonnell Ranges at sunrise before exploring one of the world’s great desert walks on the Larapinta Trail. This unforgettable day combines breathtaking aerial views with immersive outback adventure.
Day 4 – Palm Valley
Journey into Finke Gorge National Park to discover Palm Valley, home to the rare Red Cabbage Palm found nowhere else on Earth. Ancient sandstone formations and tranquil creek beds make this one of the Red Centre’s hidden treasures.
Day 5 – Gemtree & Outback Adventure
Head north to Gemtree, where you can fossick for garnets and semi-precious gemstones before learning about the region’s pioneering history. It’s an authentic outback experience perfect for families and adventure seekers alike.
Day 6 – Kings Canyon
Travel to magnificent Kings Canyon, where towering sandstone cliffs, ancient creek beds and breathtaking lookouts await. Enhance your visit with an optional scenic helicopter flight before enjoying an unforgettable evening beneath the stars at Under a Desert Moon, celebrating native flavours in a spectacular desert setting.
Day 7 – Light & Landscape
Begin the day exploring Kings Canyon before continuing to Uluru. As the sun sets, experience the internationally acclaimed Field of Light, where 50,000 illuminated glass spheres transform the desert landscape into a breathtaking work of art.
Day 8 – Uluru & Kata Tjuṯa
Witness sunrise over Kata Tjuṯa, explore Waḻpa Gorge and discover the cultural significance of Uluru on a guided Mala Walk before visiting the Cultural Centre to learn about the living traditions of the Aṉangu people.
Day 9 – Wintjiri Wiru
Experience one of Australia’s most extraordinary cultural attractions, Wintjiri Wiru. Combining drones, lasers, projections and ancient storytelling, this immersive evening experience brings a chapter of the Mala story to life beneath the night sky.
Day 10 – Sunrise Journeys & Farewell
Rise early for the spectacular Sunrise Journeys experience, where art, music and the changing colours of Uluru combine to create a magical farewell to the Red Centre. Return to Alice Springs before your flight home, taking with you unforgettable memories of Australia’s ancient heart.