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Aboriginal Art Tours

Meet Aboriginal Artists, Visit Remote Communities, Wolfe Creek Crater, Geike Gorge Cruise,

Buy art from source 

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Central Deserts Art Safari - 9 Days Alice Springs to remote communities & Uluru

4 Tanami Track Tours  - Connecting Alice Springs & Broome PLUS Papunya & Haasts Bluff

Extraordinary creative landscapes, meet remote artists, option to buy Aboriginal art from source

Australia's most remote outback route - connecting 1/2 the country, crossing 2 states, NT to WA - from the Red Centre to the Indian Ocean - Alice Springs to Halls Creek and on to Broome.

A major songline connecting country, and nearly 1000 kms of dirt through remote communities including Yuendumu, Tanami Hills, The Granites, Rabbit Flat, passing by Balgo and the beautiful Balgo Hills, spectacular Wolfe Creek Crater (the worlds second largest meteorite crater where the rainbow serpent entered the Earth) to Halls Creek and more art communities.

Welcome to the Adventure of Your Life

Your journey will Vitalize You - and the songlines on the “Path of the Rainbow Serpent” across Australia's Heartlands to the Kimberley & beyond

 Uluru - Ayers Rock

Central Deserts Art Safari - Alice Springs to remote communities & MacDonnell Ranges

July 28 - August 5, 2008 Central Desert Art Safari - Alice Springs to remote communities & MacDonnell Ranges - includes Yuendumu, Papunya, Haasts Bluff, Hermannsburg, Palm Valley, Gosse Bluff, Kings Canyon, Uluru - includes Tanami Track & Tillmouth Well- Outback Art,  Yuendumu - same as detailed below. Tour Code ART9

Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu

Yuendumu Kids Art Haasts Bluff

Day 1 - Depart Alice Springs for Tanami Track at 1pm (we meet 1pm flight from Sydney or other ports). A three hour journey heads you toward some of the remotest country in Australia. Enjoy the rich collection of Aboriginal art available here at Tillmouth Wells - including from Mt Allan, Papunya, Yuendumu. Overnight Tillmouth Wells camp roadhouse & campground.

Day 2  - Visit the world famous Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu, and meet the artists at work. You can buy their art directly from source. After a good connection with the locals. Time permitting, visits Mt Allan & Mt Wedge art centres. Back to our camp at Tillmouth Wells.

Day 3 - Head to Papunya community art centre and meet the artists here. Learn about this special local techniques. Nearby is the spectacular Haasts Bluff crater. Overnight camp in this extraordinary remote and creative landscape. 

Day 4 - Visit Redbank Gorge and Ormiston Gorge for walks and while away time before overnight camp at Glen Helen gorge. See sweeping views from Tyler's Pass to view one of the highest peaks in the region, Mt Sonder. Overnight Glen Helen gorge.

Day 5 - Travel via spectacular scenery of the Western MacDonnell's for a walk in Gosse Bluff meteorite crater. We visit Albert Namatjira's house near Hermannsburg, and taste his early life. Visit the famous Lutheran Hermannsburg Mission and art school were Namatjira first learnt to paint - more art treats here and learn of the fascinating history of Hermannsburg and the early Aboriginal art school. Afternoon we head up the ancient Finke River to Palm Valley where Albert Namatjira's paintings were so inspired, before a relaxing sunset and overnight camp.

Day 6 - Enjoy a morning walk in the eerie and ancient Palm Valley, viewing unique vegetation and landforms only seen here. After lunch we take the 4WD Mereenie Loop track for Kings Canyon area through this spectacular Central Deserts landscape via the Gardiner Range, the Camels Hump and Katapata Pass. Overnight Kings Canyon

Palm Valley

Glen Helen Gorge

     Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon

Day 7 - Experience the mighty Kings Canyon with a 3 hour walk, we visit the “Garden of Eden”, and the spectacular north and south walls. Alternatively choose the easier valley walk. Time permitting we will check out other local walks or simply relax by the pool. Overnight Kings Canyon.

Day 8 - Back near civilization, we head for Uluru, via Curtin Springs. After lunch at Yulara we have time for Uluru walks and sunset viewing.

Day 9 - Sunrise at Uluru - then free time for walks and wilderness. Tour ends after breakfast or extend with an optional Kata Tjuta walk & tour (tour from $ 150). Optional extra camping night from $58 twin share, $28 single supplement. Or join special events at Uluru - ASK

Day 10 - If optional extra night, tour ends after breakfast or extend for special events at Uluru - ASK

This is a small group adventure learning journeys … connecting and re-creating with the land and locals. You become part of the re-creation of country and culture. Discover new understandings from times beginning

Inclusions -

  • All meals, camp gear (bedding options available), TLC + More,

  • Parks entry and camping fees, river cruise.

  • Visit to Aboriginal Art communities for "direct from artist" purchases,

  • % of tour price supports Outback Kids Fund.

  • A knowing that you are co-creating Australia's past, present and future.

  • You - and Your involvement in a creation much bigger than most can imagine

Key Benefits

  • Buy art from source at best prices
  • Explore & discover remote sacred rock art sites
  • Meet remote Aboriginal artists and communities
  • Discover your new creativity and deeper sense of self.
  • Support local communities

Young Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu

7 days/ 6 nights Across Australia

Includes all meals, fees, guides, 4WD transport, accommodation  AUD$1880 includes GST  OR

6 days/ 5 nights Across Australia

Includes all meals, fees, guides, 4WD transport, accommodation  AUD$1580 includes GST

9 days/ 8 nights

Central Deserts Art Safari

Includes all meals, fees, guides, 4WD transport, accommodation  AUD$2995 includes GST

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