2 Day Palm Valley Wayoutback Tour

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Tour Code: WOPV2DAY

This tour departs and returns to Alice Springs

Tour Departs: Alice Springs 5.30am Tuesday - Friday - Sunday

Tour Finishes: Alice Springs 6.00pm Wednesday - Saturday - Monday

Maximum People for this tour: 9 to 14 people

Accommodation: Accommodation on this tour is sleeping in swags at a permanent campsite

Transport: Troop Carrier with sideways facing seats

Hike Difficulty: Basic fitness is required for this tour return hikes of 6 to 8 kilometres.

Price per person:

Adult: $320.00

Adult with YHA - VIP or student card: $290.00

Tour is not suitable for children age group is usually 18 to 45

Extra Costs: $75.00 which includes Precinct, Park and Oak Valley Aboriginal Guide fees, food and fuel levy

Price valid until 31st March 2009

Tour Description:

This tour does not visit Ayers Rock however it takes you to places usually not

seen by people visiting this region. You will experience aboriginal culture and

visit an outback aboriginal community where you will meet your aboriginal guide

who will give you a true insight into the aboriginal way of life in these remote

locations.

You will learn about ancient myths and stories of their land and try out your

taste buds with some bush tucker. You will learn how to throw a spear and a

boomerang as well as viewing paintings and artifacts which can be purchased.

This tour will take you well off the beaten tourist track and into the real

Australian Outback experiencing a night in the bush under the magnificent

outback sky where you can watch falling stars and if you concentrate, an

orbiting satellite or two while relaxing at a true outback camp sleeping in

swags.

Day 1: It's an early start when we pick you up at your Alice Springs

accommodation around 5.45am. We process your balance payment and then

hit the road to begin the adventure.

From Alice Springs we travel to the magnificent West McDonnell ranges which

stretch for over 200 kilometres. We explore some of the mysterious gorges

taking in the stunning scenery while enjoying refreshing waterholes and

landscape unique to this part of the world. Your guide will give you informative

talks while taking you on short walks to great swimming locations allowing

you time out to take in the scenery.

Highlights included are Oak Valley Aboriginal Community, Hugh River Stock

Route, Owen Springs Reserve, Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen. You will

need to look for Rock Wallabies and other fauna that use the safety of the

rugged ranges as a haven. At the end of the day we set up our bush camp for

a night under the stars located at Oak Valley, here one of the Aboriginal Hosts

will visit us and share a few tales around the campfire where dinner is cooked

in true outback style.

(Lunch & Dinner)

Day 2: Another early start as we wake up to greet the sunrise with a hearty

breakfast and a fresh pot of coffee. We spend the morning taking in the sights

of Oak Valley including rock paintings and carvings with our Aboriginal host.

After packing up our camp we head off around Namatjira Drive with a stop at

Tylers Pass to see Gosses Bluff (a huge ancient comet crater). From here

we drive to Hermannsburg which was established as a Lutheran Mission in

1877. When we arrive at Hermannsburg we will visit historic buildings and

grounds while enjoying a cup of coffee.

From here we are heading into 4WD country as we cover four wheel drive

country into Palm Valley. After lunch we take a hike into the valley to

discover some of the hidden treasures located here. After our hike we then head for Alice Springs dropping you off at your accommodation around 6.00pm.

(Breakfast & Lunch)

Note: If visiting Standley Chasm or the Precinct at Hermannsburg, entry fee not included in fare.

Things you should bring:

Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, water bottle, towel, pillow, toiletries, torch, warm clothing in winter months, insect repellent, camera & film. Sleeping bag (can be hired for $15.00)

Included:

Experienced tour guide, meals as indicated, camping fees & equipment

2 Day Palm Valley Tour - Oak Valley Aboriginal Community