Central Australia

The Red Centre is the heart of Australia and is in stark contrast to the Top End of the Northern Territory. Discover Central Australia’s arid beauty, its endless plains and monuments of nature.

Nothing will prepare you for your first view of Uluru (Ayers Rock). This impressive sandstone monolith stands 348 metres above the desert floor and is a sacred, spiritual place for the local Anangu people and visitors alike, one of the great wonders of the world. Also situated in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), 36 weathered rocky domes dating back hundreds of millions of years.

Central Australia is also home to King Canyon, situated on the western edge of
the George Gill Ranges in Watarrka National Park. The Canyon’s sheer red rock face soars 100 metres above a hidden oasis of palms, ferns and waterholes, protecting it from the harsh surrounding desert.

The most famous outback town in Australia, Alice Springs, is in the heart of Central Australia. Known as much for the vibrant personalities as for the natural beauty that surrounds it, ‘The Alice’ provides a true outback experience with the conveniences of modern facilities.