Best of Red Centre Explorer

Itinerary

Where to Stay:

Nestled under the MacDonnell Ranges The Crowne Plaza Alice Springs is just a few minutes from Alice Springs CBD and 10 minutes from the Alice Springs Airport. Adjacent to key Alice Springs visitor attractions such as Alice Springs Convention Centre and the casino, Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters is one of the town’s largest hotel, offering guests quality, convenient accommodation.

What to do:

Your magical night on your Spirit of the Outback dinner with star gazing starts with sipping a complimentary beverage whilst you experience the evening ambience from our ancient sand dune as the sun sets over the majestic East MacDonnell Ranges. After dinner and as darkness of space emerges, your star gazing experience will go galactic. Kick back as your astronomer will share the magic of the zodiacs and constellations with a laser-guided journey through the southern night sky. Be introduced to the Earth Sanctuary Space Observatory and deep sky telescope viewing of celestial highlights for this special occasion.

See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology the heroic tales of the birth and growth of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; by visiting RFDS’ original working base in Alice Springs that commenced in 1939.

Immerse yourself in an incredibly genuine Aboriginal cultural experience! Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience and Tours offers a truly unique experience.

Light Towers at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon is an immersive sound and light installation by acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro. Internationally recognised for his Field of Light at Uluru, Light-Towers is now lighting up Kings Canyon. Enjoy canapes and drinks with a native influence before the towers transform in front of Kings Canyon.

A scenic helicopter flight is the best way to experience the scale and grandeur of Kings Canyon and allows you to view sections of the canyon that are not reachable by ground-based touring. Take to the skies over Australia’s Red Centre and be captivated by soaring sandstone cliffs, almost as deep as Uluru is high. Continue on to the Domes of the Lost City and the Garden of Eden, before tracking over Kings Creek and Carmichael Crag. Your tour includes fascinating commentary from your knowledgable pilot and will leave you with a plethora of frame-worthy photographs.

Join a tour of the production process in the Old Abattoir and learn how we harvest the grass and produce our diverse range of papers.See how this remote location can provide what is needed to produce the paper – the grasses, water, equipment and imagination.

With the majestic Uluru in the background, begin to fall into silence as you take in what is truly an unforgettable and life-changing experience. These otherworldly spheres of light are internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro's latest art installation, Field of Light, and his largest to date, with him and his team installing more than 50,000 slender stems crowned with radiant frosted glass spheres in a remote desert area within sight of majestic Uluru.

Sounds of Silence offers the best of the Red Centre distilled into four magical hours. An evening of dining under the sparkling outback sky. Your Sounds of Silence experience begins with canapes and chilled sparkling wine upon a dune top overlooking the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the sun sets and darkness falls, listen to the sound of a didgeridoo and join your table of fellow travelers for an unforgettable dining experience. Settle back and listen to our resident star talker decode the southern night sky. Locate the Southern Cross, the signs of the zodiac, the Milky Way, as well as planets and galaxies that are visible due to the exceptional clarity of the atmosphere.

Travelling for one hour on our friendly camels in the spectacular desert landscape. Bringing you closer to nature, our skilled cameleers tell you stories of the territory. With stunning views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, watch the colour change as the sun sets from atop a sand dune. Return to the farm at twilight to relax and enjoy Australian beer, wine, champagne and outback bush foods including our famous freshly baked beer bread damper.

Package terms

On sale until 30 November 2026. For travel until 31 January 2027. Pricing based on dynamic from rates provided by suppliers and is subject to change. Seasonal surcharges apply. Blackout dates may apply and some inclusions may be closed over public holidays. Car Hire based on H class Compact 5 Passenger vehicle including: Unlimited kilometres, Standard Damage Recovery $5900 upgrade to Ultimate Protection with $0 Damage Recovery fee at additional cost), -tire and Windscreen Cover not available. Ultimate protection coverage is limited to one tire in the event of multiple tire damages, and towing charges will be reimbursed up to $500. Vehicle liability remains at zero under UP coverage. Compulsory Third-Party Insurance, Vehicle Registration Recovery Fee, Administration Recovery Fee and Premium Location Surcharge, this product is available for renters aged 25+. Please note road closures may be in place due to inclement weather, for up-to-date information visit https://roadreport.nt.gov.au/road-reports.Coverage is subject to specific driving restrictions and authorized areas. Please refer to the full terms and conditions for more details. Prices and inclusions are correct as of 24 June 2026 and may be subject to change due to availability, surcharges, fees or taxes without notice. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices are based on per person twin share. Please contact us on 1800 854 897 or deals@ntnow.com.au to enquire. Airfares and transfers are additional unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions and details on our refund policy, view our booking conditions. E&OE.