Other important trips notes for the following
tour and safari
Inclusions
• Meals 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
• Transport All-terrain vehicle
• Accommodation Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights)
• Included activities • Watarrka National Park Entry Fees • Kings
Canyon Rim Walk • Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge
Walk (The short walk - not the Valley of the Winds walks)
• Uluru Cultural Centre • Uluru Base Walk
What to bring on tour:
• Booked and paid E-Ticket, Sturdy walking shoes, hat and sunscreen,
towel and toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle (1.5L),
torch, insect repellent/net, camera and charger, pillow, and sleeping
bag (can be purchased from us).
• Power pack for charging without electricity
Basix Accommodation
• Basix Accommodation - Depending on the region you’re travelling
in, Basix trips stay in either shared permanent tents at established
campsites –some powered, some not – or in dorm-share accommodation.
• Sleeping bags are required on Basix trips – ou will need to bring
your own sleeping bag or pre-purchase one from us – and some regions
also feature the option of sleeping under the stars in a swag (a
waterproof canvas bedroll, with a built in mattress).
• Please also provide your own pillow if you wish.
• Basix accommodation consists of simple permanent twin share tents
with single sleeping platforms. Each sleeping platform has a rubber
sleeping mat, we also have swags (Aussie bed rolls) available at
our campsites if you would like to experience sleeping in a swag.
Tour Important Notes
1.Trip commences
• Please note pick up times from Ayers Rock Resort vary at different
times of the year due to daylight savings and flight time changes.
Please contact our Reservations team for further information. The
free Yulara Airport Shuttle is available from the airport to the
Desert Gardens Hotel. No bookings are required, just look for the
shuttle out the front of the airport once luggage has been collected.
Lunch is not included on Day 1.
2. Weather and Hikes
• For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have
a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing
your own refillable water bottles.
• The Valley of the Winds walk is quite often it is closed due to
weather etc. There is another option other than the Walpa gorge
walk to do half the Valley of the Winds which still gets to the
good viewing point without doing the full walk which is often in
the direct sun. (Agent note only-RH)
• From October to March it is likely that you will experience temperatures
of over 35 degrees Celsius, and sometimes well into the 40's. Be
prepared to endure extra physical stress due to the heat at these
times, especially while on walks. These extreme temperatures can
also place stress on the air-conditioning units within our vehicles
which can make travelling uncomfortable. Your tour guide will assist
with regular breaks and information to assist keeping hydrated.
In July and August, very cold temperatures can be experienced in
the outback, especially overnight. Please come prepared for all
extremes.
15. Safaris must be reconfirmed by you 48 hours prior to departure
with the tour operator.
5. ^Where an Aboriginal guide is unavailable an Adventure Tours
/Intrepid guide will lead the cultural walk.
6. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for any
cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes, and traditional
owner/national park requirements. Please see terms and conditions
of travel for full details.
7. Luggage:
A STRICT luggage limit of 15kg applies. Please limit to one small
to medium sized soft bag or backpack and a small daypack, which
can be carried inside the vehicle.
8. Fitness Level:
2 out of 5: Two and three day trips that include easy walking. Maximum
Walks: Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable level of fitness
is required as there will be some walking to view places of interest.
Suitable for soft adventures with a passion for bushwalking and
exploring. Passengers must be fit and active.
9. All Terrain Vehicles:
They are fully air conditioned with reclining seats, footrests,
luggage storage area and with a removal water barrel often near
the front door. There are no toilets on board but ample stops and
breaks along the road. Red Centre • Rosa • Isuzu 600 • Mitsubishi
Canter o Isuzu NPS300 • BCI Cruiser • Isuzu FRD500 • Mitsubishi
Fuso Bus Top End/West Coast • Isuzu 600 (West Coast) • Isuzu 800
(Top End) • Isuzu 750 (Top End) • Isuzu 550 (Top End) • Isuzu 500
(Top End). All NT trips are scheduled to run in the all-terrain
vehicles. The only times in the Red Centre we would us a Rosa is
as a backup option or for private charters if requested.
10. Dietary Requirements:
• Passengers with special meal requirements or food allergies MUST
ensure they or their travel agent inform Intrepid/ATA of this at
the time of booking. Food for the trip is purchased prior to commencement
and special requirements cannot be catered for after departing.
If you have not notified us prior to departure, you may be asked
to pay for any additional food yourself. Due to the nature of our
trips food is basic but plentiful.
•We provide the below substitutes, please bring your own staples
if you require specific foods not listed below: • No Pork (Alternative
to Ham provided) • No Dairy (soy milk provided) • Vegetarian (additional
veg and vegie burgers provided) • Vegan (supply of additional fruit
and veg provided) • Gluten Free (cereal, bread, wraps, pasta, snack
bars, sweet and savoury biscuits provided) • *Religious dietary
requirements and specifically prepared/sourced produce is not able
to be catered for.