Desert Writers Itinerary
Saturday
Pick up at airport or your accommodation and check-in Alice Springs Resort. Visit Araluen Arts Centre and the Namajira Galley, ending the day with a final briefing.
Sunday
Depart Alice Springs for Hamilton Downs Homestead - walk Fish Hole.
Monday
Depart for an extraordinary walk along the Larapinta Trail into the back-end of the spectacular Standley Chasm. Transfer to a campsite on Aboriginal country, Angkerle Arrenge, with Jungala Kriss and spend the night around his campfire with family.
Tuesday
Day spent walking on Angkerle Arrenge with Jungala and family with focus on culture.
Wednesday
Break camp and depart for Section 8 - Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet over the spectacular Counts Lookout. Transfer to private camp at base of Mount Sonder.
Thursday
Day in the desert at our extraordinary campsite under Mount Sonder with our last night soiree around the fire.
Friday
Break camp and return to Alice Springs Resort via Ormiston Pound Circuit - an extraordinary walking experience.
Saturday
Personal time in Alice before bus link to Alice Springs airport.
Inclusions
- 2 nights luxury accommodation at the ALICE SPRINGS RESORT - twin share – (single upgrade at own cost) - includes cooked breakfasts.
- 5 nights desert camp under the stars (all camping equipment provided) including evening at the Old Hamilton Downs Homestead.
- All coach transport including airport shuttles.
- Licensed guided Larapinta Walk with lead guide, support vehicle and camp manager.
- All cooked breakfasts, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, dinners and snacks on the track.
- Araluen Arts Centre and the Namajira Galley on Saturday.
- Aboriginal camp and full day indigenous interaction.
- First aid, satellite phones, all National Park fees, etc.
- Formal and on-track writing workshops.
- Surprises that you will just have to take our word for.
Exclusions
- Airfares to and from Alice Springs
- Evening meals in Alice Springs
- Alcohol
