Voyages - Indigenous Tourism Australia

Ayers Rock Resort

Indigenous Guided Tours

Dot Painting Workshop
Maruku Arts Dot Painting Workshop provides a fun introduction to Western Indigenous Art. Join Indigenous artists and learn about the different symbols used to create beautiful works of art depicting Creation Time (Tjukurpa) stories. Create your own artwork to take home as a memento of your experience. Morning workshop is available within Ayers Rock Resort, whilst the afternoon workshop is offered at the Cultural Centre within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Morning Workshop at Resort Town Square Lawn Area
9.30am - 11.00am, daily
Meet at Indigenous Art Markets 10mins prior to workshop

Afternoon Workshop at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
1.30pm - 3.00pm, daily
Meet at Maruku Arts Store 10mins prior to workshop
_{Please Note: Transfers are not included in this workshop. Guests are required to make own arrangements to/from National Park to meet this tour.}

Please Note
Maruku Anangu employees are traditional aboriginal people with strong cultural obligations. In the event of ceremonial duties, unforeseen circumstances or weather conditions workshops may be altered, rescheduled or cancelled.

As a courtesy to our artists please ask before taking photos. Photography of any kind is not permitted in the Cultural Centre for the afternoon workshop.

Guests 16 years and over require a National Park entry ticket for the afternoon workshop located within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Cultural Centre.

Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Workshop is not available on Christmas or New Years Day.

Aboriginal Guided Bush Tucker Tour
Showcasing the traditional bush food of Central Australia, your Aboriginal host will walk you through country and learn how the local people lived in such a hot desert climate surviving on a variety of bush plants and animals. Taste a selection of the bush foods, grind native seeds and have the opportunity to talk with your Aboriginal host about desert life. Optional transfers direct to Ayers Rock Airport are available after this tour has completed, additional costs apply.

Tour Departures:
Departs daily from all hotels at Ayers Rock Resort. Late September - October at 9.00am and April - Mid September at 10.00am. Please reconfirm pick up times upon your arrival at your hotel.

Please Note:
Aboriginal hosts are traditional people with strong cultural obligations. When cultural events occur an Aboriginal host may not be available.

Cancellations within 72 hours of touring will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

Cave Hill Tour
From Ayers Rock Resort, journey by 4WD deep into the desert of the Pitjantjatjara Lands of Central Australia. Enroute you will drive past the formidable Mt Conner, the third largest monolith of the Red Centre. Greeted by the local traditional owners, Anangu, we venture into Cave Hill to marvel at the magnificent art from up above. Possibly the most significant art site in Central Australia, the drama of the Seven Sisters creation story is graphically illustrated on the ceiling of the cave.

Later we walk to the top of Cave Hill to admire a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding countryside, including Uluru 100kms away. Learn about Tjukurpa, the Songlines and investigate traditional food gathering and preparation methods of desert bush tucker. After lunch we head back to Ayers Rock Resort arriving late afternoon.

Yankunytjatjara
The Yankunytjatjara tale charts the movement of the Sisters from the Western Australian desert into South Australia as they are pursued across the sky. The art at Cave Hill portraying their adventures is known to be one of the most spectacular in the region.

Inclusions

• 7-8 hour fully guided 4WD tour
• Anangu Guide
• Permits and entry fees to Aboriginal Lands
• Morning tea and picnic lunch
• Return transfers from Ayers Rock Resort

Tour Departures
Operates daily at approximately 8.30am - Pickup time is 7:30am.
(minimum number of passengers is 4).
Duration of tour is around 7-8 hours.

This itinerary can change at late notice due to Cultural reasons, weather conditions or other conditions beyond our control.

Cancellations within 72 hours of touring will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

The Rising Sun
Inspiring Journeys brings you a unique and exclusive Indigenous experience. Travelling in a small group and luxury 4WD vehicle, you'll learn traditional bush skills and be taught ancient legends from a local Anangu guide.

Experience the sacred beauty and culture of Uluru in an intimate group led by a member of the local Anangu people. After a majestic Uluru sunrise, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre before joining your Indigenous guide for an interpretive walk at the base of this ancient monolith. You'll hear stories of its cultural significance and with Uluru as your backdrop, you'll immerse yourself in the Anangu culture as you gather around a campfire and learn ancient bush skills.

Tour Departures
Departs daily from all hotels at Ayers Rock Resort approximately 1 hour prior to sunrise. Please enquire at time of booking for pick up times. Returns approximately 12 noon.

Please Note
Whilst tours may proceed in wet weather, itineraries may be altered to suit weather conditions. Uluru Aboriginal Tours guides are traditional people with strong cultural obligations. In the event of some major, unforeseen cultural event, Uluru Aboriginal Tours may not be able to provide the specified tour as advertised

Cancellations within 1- 6 days will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend Travel insurance. Guests should be satisfied that their chosen insurance cover fully meets their personal requirements especially in respect to inclement weather, personal injury or illness. The Voyages Travel Centre can assist you with travel insurance options, please contact us today to find out more.

^{All prices are subject to change without notice. All Ayers Rock Resort tour reservations must have a credit card as a guarantee of payment. All other tour reservations must be pre-paid prior to arrival at Ayers Rock Resort and travel vouchers will be provided. Pre-payment can be made by credit card, direct deposit or cheque.}

^{All credit card payments made at the resort incur a transaction fee of 1.5%.
Payment can be made by EFTPOS which does not attract a transaction fee.}

^{We strongly recommend Travel Insurance. For a comprehensive copy of the Travel Insurance Policy & an application form please do not hesitate to contact us.}

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