11 Day Alice Springs – Toowoomba Tour

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Top End Tours Australia - Alice Springs to Toowoomba Tour - Across the Simpson Desert
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Fixed Departure Dates

TRIP DATES AVAILABILITY PRICE
July 25, 2024 - August 4, 2024 Limited $4550

11 Day Alice Springs – Toowoomba Tour 

Across the Simpson Desert

(Icons of the Desert Tour)

THIS ITINERARY IS TO BE USED AS A GUIDE ONLY.

ITINERARIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE TOUR OPERATOR

Overview

Itinerary

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Overview

Leaving Alice we take the well traveled tourist run to Hermannsburg, the home of the famous Australian artist Albert Namatijira, and learn about his life and the Lutheran churches involvement in this area. We continue for Kings canyon on the not so traveled Mereenie loop, where we will walk the rim of this spectacular rock formation. Hoping we travel in a good season we will see fields of wildflowers as we make our way to Curtin Springs, Yalara, Uluru and Kata Tjuta where there is always something different to learn and see.

After a few walks and stories we leave this area for the desert country of the Finke river and Simpson desert. For the 400 km crossing and 1200 sand dunes of the Simpson desert. Another area that has so much to offer, after back to back raisin the desert, it will leave you in ore of its beauty.

Arriving in Birdsville with a well earned thirst we will visit its famous hotel. Before making our way across to the inland rivers and basins of outback Queensland , to finish our tour in Toowoomba.

Tour Highlights

  • Visit to Hermannsburg
  • Goose bluff meteorite site and Mereenie loop
  • Kings Canyon rim walk
  • Uluru and Kata Tjuta
  • Eyre Basin Catchment
  • Cross the Simpson Desert
  • Visit Birdsville
  • Coopers creek

Itinerary

Day 01 :
Alice Springs - Kings canyon

We will collect you from your accommodation at 7 am. Today we are traveling out of Alice Springs towards Hermannsburg (most famous as the birthplace of Albert Namatjira), a remote Aboriginal community and Lutheran mission. We will travel the Mereenie Loop road and walk the rim of the Goose Bluff meteorite, and then on to our camp in the Watarrka National Park. (Kings Canyon)

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 02 :
Kings canyon

Today we are going to walk the 6 km rim walk of the Kings Canyon. This is a grade 4 walk with spectacular views of the canyon and surrounding area. Then we will return to our camp for a meal under the stars.

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03 :
Kings canyon - Uluru

Pack up camp and drive to, for some, the long awaited first sighting of Uluru, one of Australia’s most famous landmarks and the second biggest monolith in the world. We will visit the cultural center and hope to get a taste of this amazing connection to the land and the local Yulara Aboriginal people.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04 :
Uluru

This morning we will get up Early for a sunrise over the Rock, then walk the Rim. We do not recommend anyone to climb this impressive structure but would hope we would walk the circumference of this wonderful Rock. (10.6KM walk)

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05 :
Uluru - Kata Tjuta

Today we will see the western side of the national park and walk the Kata Tjuta land formation. We will be in the area all day so hope that we all walk the Valley of the Winds (7.4km). Return to Yalara for a sunset over the Rock. We will spend another night at Uluru National Park

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06 :
Uluru - Mt Dare station

After packing camp we will be following the Finke river out into the Simpson Desert to make our camp on the edge of this desert at Mt Dare Station. Here you will be pleasantly surprised by where we are camped.

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07 :
Mt Dare - Simpson Desert

An early start today with some spectacular sand dunes to cross and a few hundred kms of desert to travers. Visit Dalhousie springs for a swim in the artesian waters. Our night will be spent in one of Australia’s remote places, the Simpson Desert, you can only imagine the star show.

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08 :
Simpson Desert

Another day and night in the desert, on Walkandi track. We will experience the remoteness of this area and to see the beauty it has to unfold.

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 09 :
Simpson desert - Birdsville

Continuing along the French line and onto Poeppels corner (QLD, NT, SA). We will climb “big red” and onto Birdsville for a well earned thirst quenching ale.

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 :
Birdsville - Quilpie

We will explore this local area, and continue towards Quilpie visiting some of the remote townships along the way. Our night will be spent at the newly renovated Brick Hotel.

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 :
Charleville - Toowoomba

A driving day today with a chance to visit some of the interesting places along the way on our route to Toowoomba, where our tour will end.

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Depending on the condition of the Simpson Desert road, this tour may require another day in the desert.

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tour Includes / Excludes

Cost Includes

  • ● Travel by 4WD Vehicle. 

  • ● All meals unless specified. 

  • ● All National Park Entrance Fees. 

  • ● All Camping Fees. 

  • ● All Camping Gear including stretcher tents, self inflating sleep mats, tables and chairs. 

  • What to bring
  • Even though our days will be perfect weather the nights can drop in temperature, and it is very unlikely that we will experience rain.
  • Keep your luggage to a minimum
  • Torch with spare batteries (Head torches are perfect)
Warm jacket
, Pillow, sleeping bag or sheet and good blanket, 
Good walking shoes with ankle support, 
Thongs or sandals, 
Brimmed straw hat is best. 
3 sets of casual clothes, 
1 set of smart casuals
, Toiletries, 
Swimmers and towel, 
Backpack and water bottle, 
Binoculars / camera
Tropical strength repellent, 
Sun screen
, Phone service will be available in certain areas so you can stay in touch with the outside world.
  • What will be available for your use
  • A solar powered refrigerator will be available for any medicine. In-car chargers can be used for charging appliances and also opportunities for 240 volt charging.
  • We will provide pegs and line for hanging clothes and buckets to wash in Bush shower, toilet paper, hand sanitiser and fresh drinking water, 
Esky for keeping drinks and alcohol cold
, Cutlery, crockery and glassware
  • First aid kit
Maps and reference books Satellite phone for emergency use.
  • Please remember that we are traveling through a beautiful remote part of Australia, as safety is our first thought, this is an adventure you will never forget.

Cost Excludes

  • Any additional flights, cruises and side excursions are optional extras, and need to be booked before departure from Alice Springs. 

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  • All accommodation options can be organised by TETA, happily, but are subject to 
availability.

Fixed Departure Dates

TRIP DATES AVAILABILITY PRICE
July 25, 2024 - August 4, 2024 Limited $4550

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KEY?

Key – B.L.D.S.T.BS.C: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Showers, Toilets, Bush Shower, Camping

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