Uluru (ayers rock) to alice springs

Board your luxury coach early in the afternoon and travel east from Yulara via the vast cattle station of Curtin Springs. In the distance, watch for flat-topped Atila (Mt Conner) rising above the desert plain. This fascinating mesa is the third of the great monoliths. Six hundred million years ago, large parts of Central Australia were below sea level and there is evidence that Uluru, Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and Atila are all part of one giant, mostly underground, rock formation that stretches some 130 km. Continue east to Erldunda before turning north onto the Stuart Highway, which will take you to the famous town at the very heart of the Red Centre, Alice Springs. As you pass through the striking Outback landscapes, your trained Driver/Guide will provide informative commentary. Hear of the natural and geological history of the region, and of the unique Australian desert flora and fauna. Learn about some of the traditional customs and the history of the Aboriginal people who have inhabited these lands for more than 20,000 years. En route see groves of ancient Desert Oaks, distinctive trees found in the region, and pass through the rugged but beautiful MacDonnell Ranges, riddled with deep gorges and chasms. Your journey concludes upon arrival in Alice Springs.