Red Centre Way

This route starts in Alice Springs and heads west through the West MacDonnell Ranges, Hermannsburg and Watarrka (Kings Canyon) to Uluru, then returns on the Stuart Highway. The one-way route is about 835 km. Expect gorges, red rock and long gaps between services.

The stops

1. Start

   Alice Springs

2. Park

   Simpsons Gap

   Gap with rock wallabies, close to Alice

3. Park

   Ormiston Gorge

   Waterhole and ridge walk

4. Town

   Hermannsburg

   Historic mission

5. Viewpoint

   Gosse Bluff (Tnorala)

   Ancient crater

6. Park

   Kings Canyon

   Rim walk and cliffs

7. Landmark

   Uluru

   Sacred rock and base walk

8. Landmark

   Erldunda

   Return via the Stuart Highway

9. Back to the start

   Alice Springs

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Glen Helen

  Glen Helen lodge and camp

• Night 2

  Kings Canyon

  Resort camping

• Night 3

  Yulara

  Ayers Rock Resort camp

When to go

Apr to Sep for cool days; avoid summer heat

On the road

Mostly sealed, with some unsealed sections near Hermannsburg and Gosse Bluff; check conditions and carry water.