Experience the mystic morning serenity of one of Australia’s most spiritual places! Travel to the massive rock domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and marvel as they change colors in the light of the rising sun! Enjoy an outback picnic breakfast and a walking tour of the magnificent Walpa Gorge! Traveling in a small group, with no more than 11 participants, allows for an intimate and personalized experience.
Prior to sunrise, your guide will take you on a journey through a striking desert landscape to the entrance of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the sun begins to color the horizon, you’ll travel 40km (25 mi) through the parks breathtaking scenery to the massive, domed rock formations of Kata Tjuta.
As the desert landscape comes alive with the sunrise, your guide will lead you to the best spot in order to watch the 36 rock domes turn dramatic shades of red and orange. Following this magnificent, awe-inspiring experience, you will walk to the western side of Kata Tjuta for a delicious, outback picnic breakfast. Listen for the sounds of the desert as you enjoy your meal, and soak in the peaceful aura of one of Earth’s most amazing natural monuments.
After breakfast, your tour continues to Walpa Gorge. Here, your guide will tell you about how Kata Tjuta and the surrounding rock monuments came to be over eon upon eon of constant weathering. Take time to listen to the wind (Walpa) far above and view the scale of the rock walls that surround you. The spirituality of this amazing location embraces everyone who ventures here.
Following your 5-hour journey, your guide will return you to your Ayers Rock Resort hotel.
