Red Centre Holidays
Red Centre holidays offer the chance to explore Australia’s otherworldly interior. This is an experience for the adventurous. Located deep in the Northern Territory, thousands of kilometres from the coast, it’s the nation’s spiritual heart.
Majestic Uluru is a sacred site for the region’s Aboriginal people. In the morning and evening, this vast rock formation glows with an unearthly light. Other nearby sights include the rolling Kata Tjuta formation and the breathtaking King’s Canyon – easily the equal of any great American national park. Alice Springs is the largest town in the area – an outback outpost, famed for its hospitality and rugged charm. It serves as an atmospheric gateway to this incredible landscape.
World class luxury holidays in Red Centre
Hayes & Jarvis has been in the bespoke holiday business for decades. We have exceptional knowledge of our destinations, from the best local restaurants to life-changing excursions. Whether you want to get off the beaten track and enjoy a truly unique holiday or see all the top sights, we’ll help you design the right holiday for you.
Enhance your holiday in Red Centre with the Ultimate Outback Explorer tour, which begins in the lush wetlands of Darwin before heading south to the vast Australian interior. If you feel like expanding your trip, the Australian Highlights Signature tour takes in the nation’s most iconic sites – including Uluru, the Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef.
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Great sample itineraries
Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
Ultimate Outback Explorer
Guide Price £2,779 pp
Our tour of Australia’s Outback uncovers some of the country’s most iconic landscapes. The 16 day Ultimate Outback Explorer takes you from the lush Northern Territory to the country’s Red Centre desert and is ideal for adventurous couples, families or...
Wildlife holidays
Australian Signature Highlights
Guide Price £6,195 pp
Discover the most iconic places and spectacular experiences in Australia at a relaxed pace on our Australian Signature Highlights tour. Our 20 day suggested itinerary combines city landmarks with outdoor adventures, and fine wining and dining with a taste of...
Family holidays
Red Centre Attractions
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Uluru is the star attraction in Red Centre – a place of pilgrimage for travellers around the globe. The first Aboriginal settlers arrived here around 10,000 years ago. Inside its network of caves you’ll discover beautiful wall paintings dating back millennia. At dawn and dusk the rock glows a deep ochre red. It’s one of the most breathtaking natural wonders on Earth and the highlight of any Australian holiday.
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Explore Red Centre’s Aboriginal culture
Australia’s Aboriginal culture is the oldest continuous culture in the world. The first peoples arrived on the continent at least 40,000 years ago. Uluru and its surrounding area are home to the Anangu people. Locals offer tours that will give you a totally new perspective on both the landscape and Australian history. In Alice Springs you’ll find several galleries showcasing Dreamtime paintings –abstract compositions that predate western expressionism by thousands of years.
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Soak up the history in Alice Springs
Founded in 1872, Alice Springs is a quintessential Australian outback settlement. Sited in the heart of the Northern Territory, it’s home to some fascinating museums and cultural centres. These include the Alice Springs Telegraph Station –the first European building erected in central Australia. There’s a good range of local restaurants and a lively nightlife, making this a great place to stay while you explore the sights.
