Start planning your itinerary now for April 2023 where you can book a fantastic travel package for a smooth and hassle-free trip and get ready for the unique and enlightening Parrtjima experience.
For full details regarding our travel packages, visit the Travel Associates website below
Couple’s package: Parrtjima Exclusive Closing Weekend
Overview:
Merne Tour – Friday 7 – Sunday 9 April 8.30am to 10.30am
Join us for an exclusive Arrernte experience at the Alice Springs Desert Park. This experience includes an intimate Welcome to Country, the chance to meet a local Arrernte representative who is skilled in bush foods and medicines within the Central Australia region. You will learn about animals, plants and people living simultaneously together in a desert environment from experienced Alice Springs Desert Park guides and a special guest speaker.
Nocturnal Encounter Experience – Friday 7 & Saturday 8 April 6pm – 8.45pm
Join us for an exclusive sunset and Nocturnal tour experience at the Alice Springs Desert Park. This experience includes an intimate Acknowledgement to Country. You will witness a beautiful sunset over the McDonnell Ranges whilst enjoying some light refreshments and be taken on a spotlighting tour to spy on some of the endangered animals of Central Australia, accompanied by the knowledgeable guides of Desert Park.
Parrtjima Exclusive Closing Weekend for the Solo Traveller
Overview:
Merne Tour – Friday 7 – Sunday 9 April 8.30am to 10.30am
Join us for an exclusive Arrernte experience at the Alice Springs Desert Park. This experience includes an intimate Welcome to Country, the chance to meet a local Arrernte representative who is skilled in bush foods and medicines within the Central Australia region. You will learn about animals, plants and people living simultaneously together in a desert environment from experienced Alice Springs Desert Park guides and a special guest speaker.
Nocturnal Encounter Experience – Friday 7 & Saturday 8 April 6pm – 8.45pm
Join us for an exclusive sunset and Nocturnal tour experience at the Alice Springs Desert Park. This experience includes an intimate Acknowledgement to Country. You will witness a beautiful sunset over the McDonnell Ranges whilst enjoying some light refreshments and be taken on a spotlighting tour to spy on some of the endangered animals of Central Australia, accompanied by the knowledgeable guides of Desert Park.
What’s Included:
- 3 nights accommodation in a 4’5-star Alice Springs hotel.
- Breakfast daily.
- Return private airport to hotel transfers.
- The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
- Merne Tour including:
Exclusive access to experienced and accredited Guides including local Arrernte representatives
Introduction and Welcome to Country
Shared knowledge on how animals, plants and people work simultaneously in the desert environment
Discover the Aboriginal cultural uses of plants being a food and medicine source
Understand the culturally diverse environment and heritage of Central Australia
Explore the different forms of Merne food in Arrernte
Light refreshments
Transfers to and from the tour from central accommodation.
- Nocturnal Encounter Experience
Exclusive access to experienced and accredited Guides
Introduction and Welcome to Country
Sunset at the Amphitheatre with light refreshments
Spotlighting endangered animals of Central Australia
Shared knowledge about conservation programs that Desert Park support
Transfers to and from the tour from central accommodationWhy not add a Palm Valley Outback Safaris by 4WD from an extra $215*Flexible booking options available* – talk to your advisor.
Parrtjima Exclusive Arts & Culture Family Package
Overview:
Merne Tour – Friday 7 – Sunday 9 April 8.30am to 10.30am
Join us for an exclusive Arrernte experience at the Alice Springs Desert Park. This experience includes an intimate Welcome to Country, the chance to meet a local Arrernte representative who is skilled in bush foods and medicines within the Central Australia region. You will learn about animals, plants and people living simultaneously together in a desert environment from experienced Alice Springs Desert Park guides and a special guest speaker.
Nocturnal Encounter Experience – Friday 7 & Saturday 8 April 6pm – 8.45pm
Join us for an exclusive sunset and Nocturnal tour experience at the Alice Springs Desert Park. This experience includes an intimate Acknowledgement to Country. You will witness a beautiful sunset over the McDonnell Ranges whilst enjoying some light refreshments and be taken on a spotlighting tour to spy on some of the endangered animals of Central Australia, accompanied by the knowledgeable guides of Desert Park.
Hermannsburg Painting Tour
Gain fascinating insight into a remarkable part of Central Australia’s history. The tour includes a transfer out to Hermannsburg Historic Precinct, lunch upon arrival and a guided walking tour of the Precinct lead by both Hermannsburg’s Precinct resident team and a local Aboriginal guide. Afterwards, guests will travel to the Tjuwanpa Community Art Centre for a lesson on the technique of Dot Painting, followed by afternoon tea and some free time to explore the precinct. All art materials are supplied.
What’s Included:
- Pricing based on 2 adults $1761*pp and 2 children $665*pp sharing – Total cost for 3 nights per family $4349*.
- 4 nights accommodation in a 4’5-star Alice Springs hotel in a 2 bedded Queen Room.
- Breakfast daily.
- Return private airport to hotel transfers.
- The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
- Merne Tour including:
Exclusive access to experienced and accredited Guides including local Arrernte representatives
Introduction and Welcome to Country
Shared knowledge on how animals, plants and people work simultaneously in the desert environment
Discover the Aboriginal cultural uses of plants being a food and medicine source
Understand the culturally diverse environment and heritage of Central Australia
Explore the different forms of Merne food in Arrernte
Light refreshments
Transfers to and from the tour from central accommodation.
- Nocturnal Encounter Experience
Exclusive access to experienced and accredited Guides
Introduction and Welcome to Country
Sunset at the Amphitheatre with light refreshments
Spotlighting endangered animals of Central Australia
Shared knowledge about conservation programs that Desert Park support
Transfers to and from the tour from central accommodation.
- Hermannsburg Painting Tour including
Acknowledgement of country
Guided talk on the precinct
Access to and time to explore the historic precinct
guided dot-painting workshop with a local gallery
morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea.
- All art supplies required to create a take-home piece of art
Transfers to and from the tour from central accommodation
Why not add a West MacDonnell Rangers Tour from an extra $199 per adult & $104 per child*
