7 daysModerate
7-Day Red Centre Adventure
Red Centre
7
Days
1600km
Distance
April-October
Season
Moderate
Difficulty
Ancient gorges, sacred landscapes, and Australia's most iconic outback scenery. From the MacDonnell Ranges to Kings Canyon to Uluru.
Adventure seekersPhotographersHikersCulture enthusiasts
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Morning
Explore Todd Mall galleries and cafes. Visit Araluen Cultural Precinct ($15).
Afternoon
Alice Springs Desert Park ($37) — nocturnal house, free-flight bird show.
Evening
Sunset from Anzac Hill — 360° views. Dinner at Hanuman Alice Springs.
Stay: Alice Springs hotels/hostels
Tips
- Desert Park bird show at 10am and 3:30pm
- Temperature drops 20°C at night in winter
Desert ParkAnzac Hill SunsetTodd Mall
Budget Estimate
Backpacker
Camping, cooking, free activities
Mid-Range
Motels, eating out, tours
Luxury
Resorts, fine dining, premium tours
Per person, self-drive. Excludes flights.
Pack These
Warm layers (desert drops to 5°C at night)
3-4L water per person per day
Sunscreen SPF 50+
Sturdy walking shoes
Offline maps
Torch/headlamp
Camera
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