After all the planning and preparation the wait is over! On arrival in Alice Springs you will be met by our crew and transfer to Simpsons Gap where they will have the opportunity to properly introduce themselves and provide you with an overview of the next 10 days. We will have the opportunity to explore Simpsons Gap, one of the most important waterholes of this region and a likely place to spot the rare Black-footed Rock-Wallaby. In the afternoon we transfer to our exclusive campsite nestled in bushland near Simpsons Gap. Overnight Camping - Buzzacott Camp

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This morning, after a delicious breakfast at camp, we board the bus and transfer to our walk for the day; Ormiston Pound. On the way we stop off at the Ochre Pits, an original ochre quarry and a sacred Aboriginal site. The rainbow of vibrant colours on the wave-like ochre wall makes for stunning photos. From here it is a short drive to the best side-walk of the entire Larapinta Trail: Ormiston Pound. The Pound offers an immense variety of extraordinary scenery and wildlife. We explore the upper reaches of the Gorge where Rock Wallabies scamper about the imposing cliffs, follow the track through scrub filled with native birds: Spinifex Pigeon, Budgerigar and Mistletoe Bird. Keep an eye out overhead for the magnificent Wedge-tailed Eagle, Australia’s largest raptor. This afternoon we return back to our comfortable campsite. Walking Time: 4-5 hours Overnight Camping - Buzzacott Camp

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Today we will have the opportunity to explore more of the Larapinta Trail. Depending on the group we have the choice of a few different walks in the area. If we're feeling adventurous we can hike to the top of Mt Sonder, a 16km return walk that summits the 4th tallest mountain in the NT and the tallest along the Larapinta Trail at 1,297m. For a more relaxed option we can visit Standley Chasm a private reserve still run by the traditional owners and a great place to spot bush foods. After our visit we can stop off at one of the areas important sites such as Serpentine Gorge which holds a sacred waterhole and showcases rare examples of 'ripple rock'. From there we can spend our afternoon exploring some short walks around Ellery Creek before relaxing by the permanent swimming hole. For a more remote option, off the beaten path we can hike to the top of Hilltop Lookout on section 11 of the Larapinta trail for arguably the best view on the trail. In the afternoon we will still have the time to cool of in one of the Finke River's many waterholes. The local Arrernte name for the river is 'Lhere Pinte', meaning salty river, which is where the trail gets its name from. The Finke is also estimated at being the oldest river in the world. Walking Time: Optional Overnight Camping - Buzzacott Camp

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After our morning breakfast and campsite pack down we head away from the West Macdonnell Ranges and the area we have been exploring over the past few days and head out to the Giles Track towards Kings Canyon and our cultural immersion program. We will arrive at Tempe Downs in the afternoon and be greeted with a traditional welcome to country ceremony. Over the next three days we embark on a Aboriginal cultural exploration of the surroundings including a bush tucker walk and learning about connection to country. We will participate in a number of hands on activities including bush foods, traditional tools and flora and fauna. The local people are the custodians of the land and we learn how they have lived in harmony with the land for over thousands of years. Overnight: Tempe Downs

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This morning we rise and have breakfast with our hosts before continuing our cultural immersion program on Luritja Country. At night we will join our hosts for dinners under the stars to discuss our learnings. Students will be required to help participate with set up, food prep and general camp duties. Overnight Camping - Tempe Downs

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Today we will spend the morning exploring the wonders of Kings Canyon on the famous rim walk. With around 500 stone steps starting us off, the hardest part of our walk is done first while we’re feeling fresh. We’ll have a refreshing and well-earned break on top as we soak in some of the spectacular views. Through our morning walk we’ll visit Priscilla’s Crack made famous by the classic Australian movie Priscilla Queen of the Desert, where you’ll get many spectacular views of the canyon as well as the unique sandstone domes known as the Lost City due to its resemblance of an ancient city. This area is often dubbed a mini Bungle Bungles (an iconic area in the WA Purnululu National Park). You’ll have the chance to visit the beautiful Garden of Eden, a hidden garden gem with a sacred waterhole. This is a must do walk for any visit to the Red Centre. In the afternoon we transfer back to our campsite and enjoy another night under the outback sky. Overnight: Tempe Downs Walking Time: 4-5 hours

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This morning we rise and have breakfast with our hosts before continuing our cultural immersion program and partake in a service program including land management and the local community. In the afternoon we board the bus for our transfer to Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park. Tonight we will stay in the close by township of Yulara and enjoy an early night ready to catch the first rays of light reflecting off Uluru the following day. Overnight: Yulara

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We have an early rise to make the most of our morning and to beat the crowds. We watch our final magical Central Australian sunrise while walking around the famous and iconic Uluru on the base walk. We start on the eastern side of the rock to maximise our morning views. We will have the chance to explore the Uluru Cultural Centre where we can learn about Anangu culture and the park’s natural environment through exhibits and presentations with Anangu and park rangers. After another delicious lunch we will head off and explore Kata Tjuta completing the Walpa Gorge walk. Walking into the Gorge is like entering an ancient temple crafted by nature. This area is a desert refuge for plants and animals. The entrance of the gorge is decorated with clusters of pink daisies in the late winter. Inside, the rocky track gently rises to a seasonal stream, passing rare plants and ending at a grove of spearwood. We overnight back at our camp in Yulara. Walking Time: 5-6 hours Overnight: Yulara

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After enjoying a relaxed breakfast we board the bus back to Alice Springs. Along our journey today we will have the opportunity to stop and explore one of the area's impressive salt lakes and marvel at Mt Conner - the feature often wrongly mistaken for Uluru. The Red Centre roadhouses always offer unique experiences to meet some of the local animals such as emus and camels. If time permits in the afternoon we will spend some time exploring to township of Alice Springs before we transfer back to our first campsite on the outskirts of the town. Tonight we enjoy our final evening in Central Australia and marvel at all we have learned and achieved over the last 10 day. Overnight: Buzzacott Camp

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This morning we enjoy our final breakfast together and pack down our campsite for the final time. Depending on your groups flights we may visit the Alice Springs Desert Park before dropping you back at the airport. The Desert Park showcases an inspiring portrayal of Australia’s central desert environment which we have gained a deeper understanding off during our time in the region. Here we will be able to feel the adrenaline rush as raptors of the desert sky fly over your head during the highly regarded bird show. We will learn about and free-flying birds of prey and witness them demonstrate their natural survival skills including hunting and foraging in a free-spirited display at the base of the MacDonnell Ranges. Our team will drop you at the Alice Springs airport and bid you their final farewells before your flights back home.

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