Itinerary
Where to Stay:
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel accommodation is conveniently located in the heart of town. Located on Todd Mall, the main shopping, dining and tourist precinct offering a unique walking experience. The Stay at Alice Springs Hotel (formerly the Aurora Alice Springs) is within walking distance of the Alice Springs Hospital and local courts. We welcome corporate travellers, families, and leisure travellers offering free wireless internet and car parking. Our location offers the perfect position to explore both the town and surrounding Outback areas such as the spectacular MacDonnell Ranges, Standley Chasm and Simpson’s Gap. Stay At Alice welcomes guests with warm hospitality.
Curtin Springs offers clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation as your perfect base as you explore the Ayers Rock (Uluru) and Kings Canyon areas. Our rooms are set in well established gardens – our little oasis in the desert.
Ayers Rock Resort:
Australian hospitality has its own style that combines both professionalism and genuine warmth. You'll find this authentic brand of service at the Outback Hotel. Comfortable, affordable hotel rooms with private bathrooms are perfect for the demands of travellers looking for quality service in relaxed surroundings. The rooms feature air-conditioning and heating and have tea/coffee making facilities. As a guest at the Hotel you have access to all the facilities the resort has to offer, including shopping, visitor centre, tour desk, and more. Grab a bite to eat served alongside some great music, great conversation, and a few good laughs at the Outback Kitchen, select your preferred cut of meat or fish, including steaks, kangaroo, emu sausages, and barramundi, and cook it yourself at the Outback BBQ, or swap stories of your day's adventures with a cold beverage at the Outback Bar. Alternatively, opt for the peace and quiet of the Bough House Restaurant.
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Perched within an oasis of native gardens, the Desert Gardens Hotel's elegant guestrooms provide a relaxing retreat from a day of adventure. Taking its name from the Pitjantjatjara word for desert quandong, Mangata Bistro & Bar serves a delicious buffet breakfast and, for lunch and dinner, a diverse range of light meals showcasing the finest Australian produce with highlights of native bush tucker flavours throughout.The contemporary indoor area flows seamlessly to an outdoor terrace, surrounded by the native greens of the iconic gardens of the hotel. Arnguli Grill & Restaurant, Ayers Rock Resort's premier à la carte dining location, takes its name from the Pitjantjatjara word for bush plum. Located in the shadows of the hotel's ghost gums, overlooking the central pool and garden, the restaurant offers quality Australian produce featuring Indigenous flavours.
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In the heart of Australia's Red Centre, Sails in the Desert hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru's raw natural beauty with a decidedly premium outback holiday experience. Soaring white sails crown Ayers Rock Resort's Sails in the Desert hotel, shading the beautifully appointed rooms and suites. In a destination where one of the world's oldest cultures still thrives, the mystery, colour and wisdom of the local Anangu people is interwoven into every facet of Sails in the Desert's modern design. This hotel features an expansive gumtree lined swimming pool and a diversity of modern dining, bar and lounge options. Relax and feast in the brasserie-style Ilkari Restaurant or let time tick by as you enjoy cocktails, music and Indigenous-inspired cuisine in the Walpa Lobby Bar, or curl up on one of the daybeds and enjoy a casual lunch and cocktail by the pool.
What to do:
Your magical night on your Spirit of the Outback dinner with star gazing starts with sipping a complimentary beverage whilst you experience the evening ambience from our ancient sand dune as the sun sets over the majestic East MacDonnell Ranges. After dinner and as darkness of space emerges, your star gazing experience will go galactic. Kick back as your astronomer will share the magic of the zodiacs and constellations with a laser-guided journey through the southern night sky. Be introduced to the Earth Sanctuary Space Observatory and deep sky telescope viewing of celestial highlights for this special occasion.
This tour from Alice Springs through the West MacDonnell Ranges reveals the deep layers of Central Australia’s history, culture, and natural beauty. Explore the towering cliffs of Simpsons Gap, where elusive rock wallabies hide among rugged landscapes. Wander through the vibrant sandstone walls of Angkerle (Standley Chasm), learn about the integral School of the Air, then step back in time at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station and discover its pioneering past.
Join a tour of the production process in the Old Abattoir at Curtain Springs and learn how we harvest the grass and produce our diverse range of papers. See how this remote location can provide what is needed to produce the paper – the grasses, water, equipment and imagination.
Your Field of Light Star Pass experience begins with a convenient hotel pick-up and short transfer to the remote desert location with majestic views of Uluru. You're welcomed at an exclusive dune top just after the sun has set on the horizon. Savour a selection of outback canapes with sparkling wine or beer as your host provides insight into the light installation that awaits you. As darkness falls, 50,000 glass spheres gently come to life. Covered under a sky brilliant with stars, Field of Light beckons you to explore and lose yourself momentarily in the rhythms of coloured light.
Palya! The Uluru Bike Ride lets you experience all that Uluru has to offer. In your own pace and time, discover ancient rock art and wonderous waterholes around the base of Uluru. The Outback Cycling Uluru Bike Ride is one of the best-value activity options at Uluru!
Package terms
On sale until 30 November 2026. For travel 01 August 2026 until 31 January 2027. Fly free offer valid on new bookings only, clients will receive a credit equal to the lowest available inbound economy airfare into Alice Springs at the time of booking, up to $750 per person, when booking before 30 November 2026, with travel valid from 1 August 2026 to 31 January 2027, there are limited amound of fly free offers available, clients may select different flights but the free component will only be allocated upto the lowest available inbound economy airfare into Alice Springs as selected by the NT Now consultants. Pricing based on dynamic from rates provided by suppliers and is subject to change. Seasonal surcharges apply. Blackout dates may apply and some inclusions may be closed over public holidays. Car Hire based on H class Compact 5 Passenger vehicle including: Unlimited kilometres, Standard Damage Recovery $5900 upgrade to Ultimate Protection with $0 Damage Recovery fee at additional cost), -tire and Windscreen Cover not available. Ultimate protection coverage is limited to one tire in the event of multiple tire damages, and towing charges will be reimbursed up to $500. Vehicle liability remains at zero under UP coverage. Compulsory Third-Party Insurance, Vehicle Registration Recovery Fee, Administration Recovery Fee and Premium Location Surcharge, this product is available for renters aged 25+. Please note road closures may be in place due to inclement weather, for up-to-date information visit https://roadreport.nt.gov.au/road-reports.Coverage is subject to specific driving restrictions and authorized areas. Please refer to the full terms and conditions for more details. Prices and inclusions are correct as of 24 June 2026 and may be subject to change due to availability, surcharges, fees or taxes without notice. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices are based on per person twin share. Please contact us on 1800 854 897 or deals@ntnow.com.au to enquire. Airfares and transfers are additional unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions and details on our refund policy, view our booking conditions. E&OE.
