
Palm Valley Tour |
Follow Larapinta Drive into the Aboriginal homelands of the Arrernte people and into real outback adventure
country - the Finke Gorge National Park. Travel by 4WD coach on the dry bed of the Finke River to Palm Valley, a strange semi - tropical oasis in the red centre.
This tour depart from and returns to Alice Springs, after visiting Palm Valley. Transfers are available from most Alice Springs hotels.
Alice Springs
Alice Springs and Central Australia Northern Territory
This Tours departs at 8.00am and returns 6.00pm.
This tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers and a maximum of 48 passengers.
Hat, sunscreen, sturdy walking shoes and bottled water are required when participating in walks. Child rates apply to those aged between 4 - 14 years inclusive. Adult rates apply to those aged 15 years and over.
Follow Larapinta Drive into the Aboriginal homelands of the Arrernte people and into real outback adventure
country - the Finke Gorge National Park. Travel by 4WD coach on the dry bed of the Finke River to Palm Valley, a strange semi - tropical oasis in the red centre. Bushwalk in Palm Valley where groves of Livistona palms grow in this remote arid region. Hermannsburg, an 1870's Lutheran mission, showcases Aboriginal history, culture and art.
Highlights include:
* Head west on Larapinta Drive alongside the ochre coloured West MacDonnells
* Cross vast open outback plains on Namatjira Drive
* Visit Hermannsburg - an 1870's Lutheran mission
* Wander through historic buildings, the museum and art gallery and learn the reality of Aboriginal history in this region
* Enjoy billy tea and cake in this harsh environment encircled by rugged red sandstone escarpments
* Head off road and onto the dry bed of the Finke River
* Follow the riverbed to Finke Gorge National Park
* Venture further into the Gorge to Palm Valley - an oasis in this arid region
* Walk on the dry river bed alongside remarkable Livistona Palms and Cycads
* Walk along the valley rim with stunning views over Palm Valley
* Enjoy a welcome picnic lunch in these spectacular surrounds
* Kalarranga Lookout - amazing views over the Amphitheatre and Finke Valley
* Witness the changing colours of the West MacDonnells in the afternoon light.
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Activity rate guide
AUD$ 64
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