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Charter Tours from Alice Springs

Writer's picture: Kirsty - Owner, Red Earth RoamingKirsty - Owner, Red Earth Roaming

Updated: Jan 21

HALF & FULL DAY TOUR IDEAS


About Red Earth Roaming tours

Red Earth Roaming is a nature-loving, chilled out company with not a care in the world for time restrictions and box ticking. Providing our guests with safety first, we deliver an immersive, personalised experience with healthy, delicious and unique meals, off the beaten track commentary, and where possible a good belly laugh! With nothing fancy or frilly to boast, we keep it real and try our best to make the journey as memorable as the destinations are. For an ultimate outback experience, try Red Earth Roaming's friendly, nature-based private charter tours from Alice Springs.


Private charter tour from Alice Springs, Simpsons Gap, West MacDonnell Ranges
Kirsty the tour guide, Simpson's Gap, West MacDonnell Ranges

The Best time to visit Alice Springs

Winter is prime time for a Red Centre adventure. Days are generally dry and warm while nights are cold and crisp. The weather is highly variable out here, but broadly speaking, if you visit between the end of April and the end of September, you’re guaranteed to not boil to death, and there's less chance of being carried away by overly friendly bush flies!


Either side of winter sees warmer days and nights, while June, July and August get average temperatures of 24oC during the day and zero to 10oC  at night. Perfect for hiking, sightseeing, rugging up in front of a camp fire, and gazing at the impossibly endless blanket of glistening stars on one of our charter tours from Alice Springs.


Private charter tour from Alice Springs, Simpson's Gap, West MacDonnell Ranges
Rock gazing, Roe Creek riverbed, Simpson's Gap

HALF DAY CHARTER TOURS FROM ALICE SPRINGS

Sunrise and early mornings are where the magic is at in the outback, so we recommend booking approximately 8am-12pm for half day private charter tours from Alice Springs where possible. We can arrange absolutely anything your heart desires, so open your mind and think outside the square! The following are a few basic suggestions for you to ponder.


East MacDonnell Ranges


West MacDonnell Ranges


Rock Carvings rock art tour


Ewaninga Rock Carvings, private charter tour from Alice Springs
Ewaninga Rock Carvings (petroglyphs)

FULL DAY CHARTER TOURS FROM ALICE SPRINGS


A full day tour is the best way to get bang for your buck and there are two obvious options; one day in the East and one day in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Of course there are many variations to these, as always, and you can turn any of the following into your personal dream tour!


The best starting time in winter is 8am, usually finishing between 4-5pm depending on what you'd like to do.


West MacDonnel Ranges



Private day charter tour from Alice Springs. Redbank Gorge
Redbank Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges. Exploring upstream after a flood

East MacDonnell Ranges





Food & drinks on tour

  • We cater for vegetarian and gluten-free dietary requirements

  • For half day tours we will provide you with snacks for the road as well as tea and coffee with snacks and fruit.

  • A full day tour includes all of this plus a healthy, delicious lunch.

  • You’re welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages with you. Just let us know so we can leave room in the esky!

  • Fresh, cold water will always be available on the bus to top up your water bottles along the way


Ideas to add to your charter tour from Alice Springs

  • Add a champagne sunset experience

  • Take a pre-dawn hike to a perfect spot to watch the sun rise

  • Tap a short hike onto the end of your day to watch the sun set

  • Let us plan a day of natural ice bath experiences in the ranges

  • Add a longer hike such as the Ormiston Pound Walk or Trephina Gorge Ridgetop hike to your East or West MacDonnell Ranges charter

  • Extend your day trip to include a camp fire and some stargazing

  • If you’re a mad ‘birder’, let us design a charter of nothing but solid twitching fun! We know all the secret spots

  • A short hike can be added to almost every destination in the MacDonnell Ranges if it’s a more energetic day you’re seeking

 

Hiking, day charter tour from Alice Springs
Loving a good hike! East MacDonnell Ranges

I hope this information has helped you formulate a plan. We’d love to hear from you, and hope to see you soon for your awesome adventure in the Red Centre!




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