Seasoned artists & curious travellers unite – our five day tour in Central Australia is bound to inspire, and with only two departures this year, you’re going to need to get in quick. Travelling through the vast desert in an intimate group is inspiring to say the least. Traversing a cultural landscape, shaped by the forces of water, wind, and fire, while learning directly from the worlds oldest living culture, as a group of curious but conscientious travellers is – well, profound .
During the adventure, you’ll get to acquaint yourself with the Red Centre’s most iconic locations, including Uluru, Kings Canyon, and Tjoritja (the West MacDonnell Ranges). Reconnect with your creativity by making art outdoors, immersed in breathtaking landscapes, and take part in meaningful conversations around the campfire.
We will visit Aboriginal Art Centres, meet Aboriginal artists and cultural experts, and eat a platter of treats prepared by Arrernte bushfoods icon Rayleen Brown. Our nights will be comfortable, with high quality hotel accommodation and glamping tents. Our final night will be spent camping under the stars in swags, a perfect moment to reflect on your creative practice. You will be escorted by an experienced tour guide with extensive local knowledge and a passion for this desert ecosystem for the entire trip.
Experienced artists and beginners are welcome on this trip.
*This itinerary is designed to give you a rough idea about what to expect. the order of days might change, and the specific art centres we visit and cultural experiences we take part in are subject to availability.
– Visit Art Centres in Alice Springs
– Enjoy a tasty bushfoods platter
– Drive to Uluru
– Watch the sunset and observe the colour change of Uluru
– Enjoy a BBQ dinner
– Accommodation: Outback Hotel in Yulara*
– Meals: L + D
– Visit Uluru
– Visit the Cultural Centre
– Join an Anangu led dot painting class
– Dedicated watercolour painting session at a location chosen by your tour guide
– Dinner at your leisure. Your guide can recommend great places to eat near your accommodation in Yulara.
– Accommodation: Outback Hotel in Yulara*
– Meals B + L
– Visit Kata Tjuta
– Drive to Kings Canyon
– Accommodation: Kings Creek glamping*
– Meals B + L + D
– Kings Canyon walk
– Drive to West Mac’s
– Dedicated watercolour painting session
– Accommodation: Adventure swag camping
– Meals: B + L + D
– Standley Chasm cultural experience
– Simpsons Gap visit
– Drop off at your hotel
– Meals: B + L
*All accommodation is subject to availability and your specific hotel may change.
Yulara is a town comprised of a number of luxury hotels. We will start our trip with a two night stay in comfort.
Kings Creek Station offers beautiful glamping options near Kings Canyon. Their glamping includes showers & flushing toilets.
– Eat healthy hearty dinner around a campfire
– Sleep in the most comfortable swags in Central Australia (our swags are basically a foam mattress wrapped in waterproof canvass, fitted out with a thick dooner, hotel quality pillow, and cosy sheets)
– Wake up to a camp breakfast (inc. tea & coffee) surrounded by nature
Watercolour painting equipment will be provided, and for anyone who would like, a basic introduction to watercolour painting class can be led by your guide. All watercolour painting sessions will take place outdoors, unless the weather prevents it.
We will be visiting a number of Anangu, Arrernte, and Luritja cultural experiences. We believe it is an essential component to visiting Central Australia. Due to some cultural practices, some businesses close temporarily at short notice. This is a normal part of travelling in this region. We will update itineraries where necessary. We aim to include:
– Welcome to Country
– Bushfoods platter
– Art Centre visits in Mparntwe (Alice Springs)
– Karrke bushfoods & cultural experience
– Standley Chasm
