Central Australia Tours

Central Australia is the heart of Australia, a region that holds some of the most significant icons of Aboriginal and Australian culture: Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), and Aboriginal art centres such as Papunya and Hermannsburg. Central Australia represents the true Outback spirit that made Australia great. Whether you're visiting from elsewhere in Australia or overseas, the Red Centre epitomises the vast and unspoiled wonder of Australia's desert interior.

Nature is overwhelming in Central Australia. The landscape is made out of red sand and rock, with a million-star display at night. The enormous range of unique flora and fauna found in the Red Centre is proof that, while the climate is arid, the land is rich and bountiful. Kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, emus, echidnas, perenties, goannas, geckos and huge eagles are just some of the animals found around the Red Centre, as well as imported species such as camels.

The unofficial capital of Central Australia is the town of Alice Springs, established by the 19th century European and Afghan pioneers who opened up Australia's interior. Today, Alice Springs is a modern outback town with all comforts of a capital city, and is the perfect base from which to tour the region, from Uluru and Kata Tjuta in the south to Tennant Creek in the north.

The Aboriginal presence in Central Australia is strong, with living cultural and spiritual traditions connecting indigenous people to the region's landscapes and landmarks. A visit to Central Australia will provide ample opportunities to learn about and understand both traditional and contemporary Aboriginal culture.

To get the best out of a Central Australian tour, allow at least seven to ten days. To discover more about Central Australian tourism, and about the many destinations, tours and accommodation options available, visit these websites: