Red Center - Red Centre

Red Center

Location
State	Australia

Red Center is a region ofAustralia.

To know

Territories and tourist destinations

Urban centers

Alice Springs - It is the basis for all experiences in the Red Center. It is located in one of the most inhospitable parts ofAustralia, and perhaps of the land, at the exact center of Australia, 1500 km from the sea, with the river dry most of the year and with a limited amount of rain. It is perhaps this remoteness, from everything and everyone, one of the most interesting features of the city.
Bundooma
Charlotte Waters
Kulgera
Yulara - Gas station before entering the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Other destinations

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kata Tjuta National Park is perhaps Australia's most famous icon. Who does not know the red monolith in the center of this continent called Uluru (Ayers Rock). Visiting is a duty as well as a pleasure.
Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon - The popularity of this park continues to grow among the destinations visited in central Australia, but the numbers are still small, especially compared to the immensity and spectacularity of this canyon, called Kings Canyon.

How to get

How to get around

What see

Itineraries

The itinerary that includes the famous Uluru (Ayers Rock). Kata Tjuta National Park is perhaps the most famous icon ofAustralia. Who does not know the red monolith in the center of this continent. But there are other surprises, so dedicate at least 6 days, also because the distances are enormous.

Who it suits

The journey is approximately 1200–1300 km. It starts and arrives at Alice Springs and visit all the Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru and the MacDonnell Ranges (Westerners is Oriental). Bring hiking boots for a comfortable walk because there will be no shortage of walks, in some sites even challenging, if you wish, in others instead of medium / easy difficulty.

When to do it

You can do this route all year round even if in the dry season, between May and October, the temperatures are more acceptable, but the night is cold. From November to April temperatures rise up to 40-45 degrees making the hikes more challenging. Check ad Alice Springs the conditions of the roads and the weather, it never rains but when it starts it doesn't end.

How to do it

You can travel the route with a rented car (a Alice Springs), better in 4WD, but not essential, it will save you a few Km. Alternatively, take an organized tour always at Alice Springs

Description and stages

Red Center route map

Arrival in Alice Springs, usually in the late morning. You can leave out the city, which you will only use as a base. Rent the car and spend the half day in the MacDonnell Ranges Eastern
Departure for Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru. If the departure is early in the morning you will arrive at the site in the early afternoon. Go to the pool at your resort / campsite and in the late afternoon, when the temperatures drop, go see the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center. Don't miss the sunset with Uluru in front of you.
Early in the morning go to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) in Valley of the winds (do it in the early hours as the temperature can rise above 45 degrees during the day and the walk is closed). After lunch, return to Uluru to visit the site, there are also several walks here, from the route along the whole rock, 9 km, to other simpler ones of 1–2 km.
On the fourth day, get up for sunrise in Uluru. After sunrise and breakfast go to the Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon. The popularity of this park continues to grow among the destinations visited in central Australia, but the numbers are still small, especially compared to the immensity and spectacularity of this canyon. You can sleep here or decide to return to Alice Springs. If you have a 4WD you can take the Ernest Giles Road (dirt road) and save about 150 km.
Last day dedicated to MacDonnell Ranges Western, one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, milky range in central Australia.

Take the plane to the next destination in Australia the day after.

Variations to the main itinerary

Sleep Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon for a star to remember over the years or add the Valley of the palms, but only with 4WD.

Costs

Depending on the type of accommodation and tour, private or not, you can spend between $ 500 and $ 2000.