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  • Ayers Rock, also know as Uluru, is a great extension for all trips to Australia

Ayers rock is a sandstone rock formation and UNESCO World Heritage site situated 450 kilometres/280 miles south west of Alice Springs. It is 348 metres/1140 feet high but the bulk of the rock is actually underneath the ground. To give an idea of its size, the distance around the circumference is 9.4 kilometres/5.8 miles. You will definitely need to ensure visiting on an Australia vacation

It is a very significant site for the local aboriginals. It belongs to the Anunga who have managed this for tens of thousands of years. The rock changes colour at different times of the day and year. It glows particularly red at dawn and sunset.

This whole area is famous for its natural beauty, spectacular and majestic rock formations and red plains which provide an extraordinary habitat for a variety of plants and wildlife found here. The Olgas or Mount Olga as it is also known is 25 kilometres/16 miles west of Ayers Rock. The aboriginal name for Mount Olga is Kata Tjuta and means Many Heads. The Olgas are 36 domes which literally Spring up out of the desert.

Although climbing Ayers Rock which is steep and takes around 1 hour is still possible, it is also a possibility that this will be prohibited sometime in the near future.

At Goway we feel that all trips to Australia should include one of our Ayers Rock tours. C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring!

 

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Coast to Coast and Red Centre Explorer

Pass from one side of Australia to the other with this exploration of the Red Centre. On this Australia vacation you’ll live it up in cosmopolitan Melbourne in Victoria, see the fiery icon of Uluru/Ayers Rock in the Red Centre, and enjoy the laidback beach atmosphere of Perth on the west coast.

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  • Classic Australia 15 Day

    Enjoy Australia’s most famous sites from Sydney’s Opera House to an Aboriginal “Dreamtime” walk in Kuranda with stops at the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock and Darwin in between.
    Duration:
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  • Adelaide to Alice Springs: Epic Trip for 18 to 39 year olds

    Take the chance to get off the beaten track by spending seven days exploring the iconic highlights of South Australia and the Northern Territory, combining camping and budget accommodation.
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  • Alice Springs to Adelaide: Epic Trip for 18 to 39 year olds

    Take the chance to get off the beaten track by spending seven days exploring the iconic highlights of South Australia and the Northern Territory, combining camping and budget accommodation.
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  • Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Olgas & Alice Springs

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  • Classic Downunder from Melbourne to Auckland

    Get to know the true Downunder by experiencing the best of both Australia and New Zealand. Visit Australia's iconic sites and cities before commencing a journey through New Zealand’s incredible islands.
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    Get to know the true Downunder by experiencing the best of both Australia and New Zealand. Journey through New Zealand’s incredible islands before embarking on a tour of Australia.
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  • 4WD Eco Adventure Hotel Safari

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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    AU$ 3,066
    Trip Type:
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  • Alice Springs & Ayers Rock

    Alice Springs is Australia’s most famous Outback town and Uluru/Ayers Rock is Australia’s most recognizable natural icon. Take time to explore these incredibly unique parts of the country.
    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    AU$ 882
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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 6,299
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Holidays of a Lifetime, Single Friendly
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  • Adelaide to Alice Springs 4WD Self Drive

    Driving from Adelaide to Alice Springs provides a chance to see some of Australia’s most unique sights. Visit Wilpena Pound, Parachilna and Coober Pedy before arriving at iconic Ayers Rock.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,119
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  • Adelaide to Darwin 4WD Self Drive

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    Duration:
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    Trip Type:
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  • Best of the Outback: Adelaide to Darwin

    Recreate one of Australia’s great outback journeys from culture-loving Adelaide to historic Darwin.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,125
    Trip Type:
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  • Best of the Outback: Ayers Rock to Darwin

    Get to the heart of Australia’s red centre, the Northern Territory.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,537
    Trip Type:
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  • Classic Australia 12 Day

    Experience the best that Australia has to offer from Sydney’s Opera House to spectacular Ayers Rock. Swim in the Great Barrier Reef and learn about the traditional Aboriginal “Dreamtime”.
    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 2,334
    Trip Type:
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  • Classic Sydney, Rock & Reef

    Venture to three of Australia’s most famous spots. Get to know Sydney before catching the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Then explore Cairns and the incredible Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 1,392
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  • Cultural Explorer

    Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Australia’s Red Centre by visiting and learning about two of the country’s most iconic areas, Uluru/Ayers Rock and Alice Springs.
    Duration:
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  • Discover Australia Premier Escorted Luxury Vacation

    Discover the icons of Oz on this luxury vacation to Australia. As you cross the country and stay in premium accommodations, you’ll see Uluru/Ayers Rock in the Red Centre, cruise the Great Barrier Reef at Port Douglas, and explore the urban wonders of Melbourne and Sydney.
    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 4,476
    Trip Type:
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  • Goanna Dreaming 4WD Camping Safari

    Enjoying an opportunity to veer off the beaten track and experience the real desert – private bush camps, quality campfire cooked food and sleeping under the clear southern stars.
    Duration:
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    Duration:
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    Trip Type:
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  • Longitude 131: Stay of Distinction

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    Duration:
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  • Northern Territory Indigenous Highlights

    Immerse yourself in the unforgettable culture of the Indigenous peoples of Australia on this tour of the Northern Territory. Passing from Uluru to Alice Springs to Davidsons Arnhemland Safari Camp, you'll experience breathtaking sunsets and sunrises in the Outback, see incredible desert animals, and learn about thousands of years of Australian tradition.
    Duration:
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  • Outback Adventure: Epic Trip from Melbourne to Darwin (or v.v) for 18 to 39 year olds

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    Duration:
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  • Red Centre Sights & Sounds

    Discover the highlights of Uluru/Ayers Rock, Australia’s Red Centre. Take part in unique activities, learning about the area and its rich indigenous culture from an Aboriginal perspective.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 590
    Trip Type:
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  • Rock N Top: Epic Trip from Alice Springs to Darwin (or v.v) for 18 to 39 year olds

    Explore the Red Centre and the Top End of Australia. From wetlands in the north to the dry desert of Uluru, the colour red will be indelibly placed into your memories of Australia’s centre.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,201
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Escorted Coach Touring, Ideas for 18 to 30 Somethings, Single Friendly
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