Day
1
Yulara, Valley of the Winds, Camp One
Approximately 3-4 hours of walking
Our adventure starts in the small town of Yulara before setting off to the Uluṟu viewing area, where we'll be warmly greeted by Aṉangu. Looking toward the immense journey to come, our experienced guides will provide introductions and detailed briefings.
We then venture to Kata Tjuṯa for the Valley of the Winds Walk. This 7-kilometre looped circuit showcases the group of epic rock formations in existence for 500 million years. Two lookout points offer views of this elemental space that includes riverbeds and Aṉangu meeting sites.
We arrive for tonight’s rest at Camp One, thoughtfully tucked into sand dunes inside the National Park. Sprawl on the viewing deck with a cold, bubbly beverage to watch our first epic sunset across Kata Tjuṯa while our guides prepare dinner under the stars. Sleep in canvas tents that offer cosy beds and space to stand or choose to snooze outside in a swag under the stars, then dream of more incredible moments to come.
Accommodation:
Camp One (private accommodation)
Meals included:
Lunch and Dinner.
Day
2
Southern Kata Tjuta Dune Traverse to Camp Two
Approximately 5-6 hours of walking
An early start to the day is rewarded with breakfast on the trail while watching the sunrise, before setting out to find the southern Kata Tjuṯa dune traverse. After a few hours of exploration, we rest and refresh with lunch at a shaded shelter, Wiltja. Continuing our passage through the desert, we hear from Aṉangu about the place’s curious, complex, and resilient biodiversity.
After a further 6 kilometres, we are welcomed with afternoon tea and foot baths and soak in sprawling views of the National Park at Camp Two. Drinks and dinner as the sun sinks are a lovely way to applaud another memorable day on the trail. Stargaze from our private lookout point then sleep soundly. Once again, you can slumber beneath canvas or the stars - your choice.
Accommodation:
Camp 2 (private accommodation)
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day
3
Journey to the Lodge via Desert Trails
Approximately 5-6 hours of walking
As dawn breaks and with coffee in hand, we gather at Camp Two’s lookout to see another eruption of sunshine across the horizon. Breakfast follows then back to track that today includes Mulga wood and shrublands. Whether sharing moments with your small group or embracing quiet solitude, this landscape offers countless opportunities for reflection. Midway, we pause for lunch and rehydration in the welcome shade of another Wiltja.
After 6 kilometres, our Private Lodge comes into view. Here, we stay in comfort for the next two nights. Our wellness centre is yours for the afternoon and offers a range of rejuvenating treatments for mind and body including cold water plunges and massages.
Dinner is another shared feast complemented by regional wines and beers. You’re then invited to hear Aṉangu storytelling around the campfire before retiring for a well-deserved sleep.
Accommodation:
Private Lodge
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day
4
Lungkata & Kuniya Walk, Mutitjulu Waterhole, Cultural Centre
Approximately 4-5 hours of walking (optional 8km Uluṟu Base Walk)
Today we walk closer to Uluṟu and join the Liru Walk, a storied landscape named after the ancestral battle of Kuniya and Liru. Continuing our adventure along the Lungkaṯa Walk towards Muṯitjulu Waterhole, we pause for rest, lunch, and to learn further about Country. We are privileged to have Aṉangu Elders lead us east to the Muṯitjulu Waterhole and hear the stories and wisdom shared from generations before them.
Standing at the base of Uluṟu is a poignant moment of our trek together. As we take a moment to connect with our destination, it's hard to ignore the surrounding strength and energy and what a privilege Aṉangu have gifted us to walk their land alongside them.
If conditions permit, we'll take the side trip on Uluṟu's base walk or head to the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre, a hub celebrating Indigenous culture and stories. Here, we engage with exhibits that further deepen our renewed understanding and appreciation of Aṉangu. There is also opportunity to support Aṉangu artists by visiting one of the two Aboriginal-owned galleries at the Cultural Centre.
At the Lodge, we come together for a final evening meal in the communal space, celebrating the profound experiences of the past days. Gathered around the dining table, reflections with new friends bring a powerful sense of connection, sealing the impact of this significant adventure.
Pictured: Artist's impression of accommodation.
Accommodation:
Private Lodge
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day
5
Return to Yulara
Approximately 1 hour of walking
On our last day together, stay curled up in bed a little longer, or soak in the final embracing sunrise of this great walk. A long, lazy breakfast then there's space to socialise and continue the celebration of accomplishment - we did it. Take time to indulge in the Lodge's exclusive location before we pack up, absorbing vistas of Uluṟu rarely seen like this. After a late check-out, we walk a short distance to transport that takes us back to Yulara. We deliver you to your hotel or the airport in time for departing flights and bid farewell, until we walk again.
Pictured: Artist's impression of accommodation.
Meals included:
Breakfast and Lunch.
