Outback Tours

Uluru, Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta Outback tours
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Red desert giants, starry nights and the ultimate Aussie adventure Australia’s Outback is the real deal. Towering rock formations, ancient desert landscapes and skies so wide they feel unreal. Whether you’re chasing the glow of an Uluru sunrise, hiking the cliffs of Kings Canyon or exploring the domes of Kata Tjuta, the Red Centre delivers some of the most iconic travel moments in the country. Choosing the right tour style matters. Swag camping is the raw, under-the-stars experience: roll out your swag, sit around the fire and fall asleep beneath a Milky Way that looks photoshopped. Safari tent tours offer a more comfortable base with canvas tents, standing room and proper beds perfect if you want adventure without giving up sleep quality. You can start your journey from either Yulara (Uluru) or Alice Springs, with tours offering pick-up and return options to match your itinerary. Yulara is ideal for shorter trips, while Alice Springs suits travellers wanting the full Outback loop through Kings Canyon, Uluru and Kata Tjuta. If you want Outback adventure made easy, Peterpans lines up the best operators, the right routes and all the sunrise-and-sunset magic the desert promises.
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Outback Tours Highlights

a group of backpakcers at the famous sign at the entrance to Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park is one of Australia’s largest and most significant UNESCO World Heritage sites, recognised for both its natural landscapes and cultural history that stretches back more than 50,000 years. Located in the Northern Territory, the park includes a wide range of environments such as wetlands, floodplains, escarpments and monsoon forests. It supports an impressive variety of wildlife, including a large crocodile population and roughly one third of all bird species found in Australia. Kakadu is jointly managed by its Aboriginal traditional owners and the Australian government, with a board of management in place to protect and preserve the land.
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Outback Tours

FAQ

Swag tours offer a raw, traditional Outback experience where you sleep directly under the stars in a canvas swag. Safari tent tours provide permanent tents with beds, extra comfort and more shelter. Both include campfires, great food and small-group adventure.

Choose Yulara if you want a shorter tour focused on Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Choose Alice Springs for classic multi-day Outback loops that include Kings Canyon, longer drives and more cultural storytelling along the way. Both options are available for pick-up and return.

The big three are Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. Most multi-day Red Centre tours include sunrise at Uluru, a sunset viewing, the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta and the Rim Walk at Kings Canyon.

Yes. Most tours include both experiences because the colours change dramatically throughout the day. Sunrise lights the rock from behind, while sunset makes it glow deep red and purple.

Kings Canyon’s Rim Walk requires moderate fitness with a steep first ascent (the “heart attack hill”) but rewards you with views that are completely worth it. Kata Tjuta’s Valley of the Winds ranges from moderate to challenging depending on the route.

Yes, but the best time is May to September when temperatures are cooler. Summer can reach 40°C+ and may cause itinerary adjustments due to heat.

Sturdy shoes, a hat, sunscreen, warm layers for cold nights, refillable water bottle, snacks and a small daypack. Swags or tent bedding are usually provided.

You can book online or chat with our team for help choosing between swag or safari tent tours, Yulara or Alice departures and multi-day packages.

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