Pre Conference Program - The Red Centre - SOLD OUT

27 April - 4 May, 2022

Considered the spiritual heart of Australia, the Uluru region is home to two of Australia's most famous rock formations, a mighty canyon and an ancient indigenous culture rich in story, dance and art.  Get ready to be blown away by World Heritage-listed natural wonders, iconic wildlife and the red dirt of the Australian Outback. 

Feel inspired by the soaring sandstone walls of Kings Canyon. Scale the towering canyon to catch the sunrise across Watarrka National Park in the Northern Territory.  Watarrka National Park covers 71,000 hectares and has been home to the Luritja Aboriginal people for more than 20,000 years. Learn about their role in shaping the area and the more than 600 species of native plants and animals that live here.

Stunning landscapes, remote communities and a unique pioneering history create a diverse and exhilarating destination to explore. A thriving, spirited outback centre, Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges, which surround it.

INCLUSIONS  

• Accommodation on twin share basis at hotels in Ayers Rock, Sails in the Desert Resort (2 nts), Kings Canyon Resort (2 nts) and Alice Springs, Doubletree Hilton (3 nts)
  
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Coach touring and transfers from Ayers Rock to Alice Springs as indicated in the itinerary
  
• Porterage and baggage handling charges
  
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary 
  
• Functions and activities including:
  
• Day 1 - Uluru Lookout Sunset Drinks in Ayers Rock
• Day 1 - Welcome Poolside BBQ dinner in Ayers Rock
• Day 2 - Uluru Base Tour
• Day 2 - Sounds of Silence Dinner in Ayers Rock
• Day 3 - Transfer to Kings Canyon including a visit to Curtain Springs and the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience - picnic box lunch
• Day 3 - Group dinner at Kings Canyon
• Day 4 - Kings Canyon Rim or Valley hike
• Day 4 - Dining Under the Desert Moon
• Day 5 - Tour/transfer from Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
• Day 5 - Welcome dinner in Alice Springs
• Day 6 - Afternoon touring in Alice Springs with admission fees to Telegraph Station, RFDS Museum and Desert Park
• Day 7 - West MacDonnell Ranges Tour
  
• Day 7 - Outback Farewell Dinner
• Day 8 - Group flight Alice Springs to Darwin
• Tips and gratuities where applicable
  
• National Park Admission fees
• GST
• Attendance at conference sessions
• Conference session handouts

NOT INCLUDED

• Travel insurance
  
• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, room service, mini-bar
• Flights from your home city to Ayers Rock/Uluru or Alice Springs
  

Pricing: 7 night Red Centre Program:

$3,990 twin share per person

$1,000 single room supplement

See registration form for full details