Cultural Immersion in Australia’s Red Centre

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 5 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-46759
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Operated in English

Starts Alice Springs, Australia
Ends Alice Springs, Australia

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Get to know the landscape of Tjoritja (West MacDonnell Ranges) with the Traditional Owners of the land by your side and spend your nights listening to Dreaming stories by the campfire.
Take an optional 13 km hike from Rodna Homelands to Yapulpa (Glen Helen Gorge). Refresh with a picnic lunch at the gorge next to the Finke River, then continue to Thwatharra Gorge.
Begin your stays at the Rodna Homelands campsite and the Mangama campground with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.
Tour the Ntaria (Hermannsburg) precinct with a local Aboriginal guide and learn the history of the area. Then, visit the former home of one of the most notable Australian artists – Albert Namatjira.
See the asteroid crater and sacred site of Tnorula (Gosses Bluff) and take in the ancient rock engravings. Then, swim in the Rutjupma (Redbank Gorge) waterhole.

Starting and ending in Alice Springs, the trip "Cultural Immersion In Australia’s Red Centre" is a guided adventure tour that takes 5 days. You will travel through Alice Springs in Australia. "Cultural Immersion In Australia’s Red Centre" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Red Centre with this fascinating five-day trip to Country. On this trip, you’ll visit some of the sacred sites of the Western Arrernte people, learn about the community of Ntaria (Hermannsburg), hike rugged Tjoritja (the West MacDonnell Ranges) and be taken back in time as you explore the Hermannsburg Historic Precinct. Stay on Homelands with Traditional Owners and learn Dreaming stories by the glow of the campfire, which have been handed down to your First Nations guides from their Ancestors. Deep dive into culture among those who know the land best as you hike Country, find community at camp and even learn how to make damper from wattleseeds.

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Day 1: Mparntwe (Alice Springs) / Rodna Homelands
Day 2: Yapulpa (Glen Helen) / Rodna Homelands
Day 3: Ntaria (Hermannsburg) / Mangama
Day 4: Tjoritja (West MacDonnell Ranges) / Mangama
Day 5: Angkerle Atwatye (Standley Chasm) / Mparntwe (Alice Springs)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Bush camping with shared facilities (4 nights)

Meals

4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Rodna - Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony
Rodna - Campfire Yarn, Dreamtime Stories & Stargazing
Yapulpa - Hike across Country to Yapulpa
Yapulpa - Glen Helen Gorge Visit with Picnic Lunch
Yapulpa - Visit to Thwatharra Gorge
Rodna - Cultural Activities with our Aboriginal Hosts
Rodna - Campfire Yarn, Dreamtime Stories & Stargazing
Ntaria - Hermannsburg Historic Precinct tour with Local Aboriginal Guide
Ntaria - Morning Tea at Kata Anga Tearooms
Ntaria - Visit to Hermannsburg Potters Aboriginal Corporation
Ntaria - Albert Namatjira’s residence
Mangama - Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony
Mangama - Campfire Yarn, Dreamtime Stories & Stargazing
Tjoritja - Half-day Tour of West Macdonnell Ranges, including Tnorula (Gosses Bluff), Roma Gorge & Rutjupma (Redbank Gorge)
Mangama - Campfire Yarn, Dreamtime Stories & Stargazing
Angkerle Atwatye - Visit Standley Chasm with Local Aboriginal Guide

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Alice Springs are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Cultural Immersion in Australia’s Red Centre tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cultural Immersion in Australia’s Red Centre tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 31 August 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 31 August 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cultural Immersion in Australia’s Red Centre tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Cultural Immersion in Australia’s Red Centre tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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This is an exploratory trip and the itinerary is not set in stone. As this is a pilot trip departure we expect the unexpected, but this is what puts adventure into adventure travel. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of the trip.
You’ll be sleeping in four-person sized tents, with stretchers and swag mattresses. Solo travellers will have their own tent and those travelling with companions will share a tent. All that needs to be brought along is a warm sleeping bag and a pillow, and you're set for a comfortable night’s sleep. You will have access to daily hot showers and toilets, but will need to bring your own towel.
The campsites of Rodna and Mangama are on private Homelands approximately 140km west of Alice Springs. The current situation in Alice Springs, as reported by some media outlets, does not affect our trips and poses no danger to you while on Country. For your peace of mind there is the option of an airport pick-up on the first day and drop-off on the last day in Alice Springs at no additional cost.

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