Level up your Parrtjima experience

Looking to get the most out of your time at Parrtjima? This year we are excited to introduce a range of unique add-on experiences that will make this year’s festival one to remember!

Preview Night

Be one of the first to experience the magic of Parrtjima – A Festival in Light, as part of an exclusive event including a Welcome to Country, meet and greet sessions with the people behind Parrtjima, guided tours and more!

Art Curator Tour

Join us for morning/afternoon tea while you enjoy a private tour of the Araluen Art Centre with an experienced curator focusing on the Desert Mob Retrospective exhibition as well as the Albert Namatjira and the Western Desert Art movement. 

Sunset and Nocturnal Tour

Combine one of the Red Centre’s stunning sunsets with a night-time tour of Alice Springs Desert Park for a memorable evening in the beautiful heart of Australia. This experience includes an intimate Welcome to Country, a meet and greet with a Parrtjima Festival Reference Group member, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of Central Australia’s endangered animals.

Merne Tour

Take a deep dive into the fascinating world of bush foods and medicines with a local Arrernte representative as part of this exclusive tour. Enjoy light refreshments as an experienced Alice Springs Desert Park guide highlights how animals, plants and animals live simultaneously in desert environments.

To find out more about these exclusive experiences click here