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5 day 4WD Red Centre via the Mereenie Loop
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Instead of self driving a normal car along the Stuart Highway, this self drive tour of the Red Centre takes you along the Mereenie Loop, in to Aboriginal owned territory (you will require a permit), and throough the MacDonnell Ranges and West MacDonnell National Park with all its peaks, gorges and chasms. Then you arrive at Kings Canyon from the North. The journey to KIngs Canyon is exceptional, with 300 miles of rugged, unsurfaced road. This is the proper outback and a true authentic experience of this vast, empty red wilderness. Joining the surfaced tarmac again at KIngs Canyon you still have Uluru and Kata Tjuta to look forward to. On your way back, if you fancy it take the Ernest Giles 4WD track om the way back to Alice. Wow, what a trip!
Ask our expert Chris Hawkins about the 5 day 4WD Red Centre via the Mereenie Loop
Chris HawkinsAustralian Holiday Specialist
Chris has backpacked, flashpacked and suitcased his way round Australia. His knowledge of this fabulous country is vast.
If you have any questions why not send Chris Hawkins a message or contact him directly on 0845 5432 165
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Highlights & Inclusions
- Drive the famous Mereenie Loop (4WD only unsurfaced road)
- see the real outback that many don’t visit
- West MacDonnell National Park
- Kings Canyon
- Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
DAY 1 - ALICE SPRINGS TO GLEN HELEN APPROX. 132kms (82 miles)
Depart Alice Springs and travel west towards the West MacDonnell National Park and Glen Helen. Explore the ranges’ rugged gorges, gaps and chasms to experience the unspoiled serenity of this region.
ACCOMMODATION: GLEN HELEN HOMESTEAD – 1 NIGHT
DAY 2 - GLEN HELEN TO KINGS CANYON APPROX. 357km (222 miles)
Travel southwest to Kings Canyon in the Watarrka National Park today.
Spend the later afternoon walking through the base of the Canyon, or for those that are fit why not climb to the rim of the Canyon for spectacular views.
ACCOMMODATION: KINGS CANYON – 1 NIGHT
DAY 3 - KINGS CANYON TO AYERS ROCK APPROX. 302kms (187 miles)
Departing Kings Canyon travel on to Ayers Rock. Located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Ayers Rock is the symbol of Australia.
ACCOMMODATION: AYERS ROCK – 2 NIGHTS
DAY 4 – AYERS ROCK
Today is free for you to spend at leisure in Ayers Rock and the surrounding region.
DAY 5 – AYERS ROCK TO ALICE SPRINGS APPROX. 460km (286 miles)
Depart Ayers Rock and return to Alice Springs.
When you arrive in Alice Springs, you may be expecting to find a quiet old country town but in fact what you will find is a bustling township of more than 25,000 friendly Territorians with every service and facility you could want. Today ‘The Alice’ has developed into such a significant town that it is more than just an oasis in the Outback. Depart Alice Springs or if you haven’t stayed prior to your trip take an extra day to explore the city and other activities
