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Uluru Yoga & Hiking Adventure
Join us on an adventure to the heart of Australia with an amazing group of your soon-to-be soul sisters. If you love the idea of sleeping under the stars, connecting around the campfire, swimming in waterholes, spending your days exploring and bringing it all together with a yoga practice then this is a trip for you.
The red centre is a special place that draws you in and surprises you with it's big energy and beautiful landscapes that appear out of nowhere. This is the original Wild Women trip and there is a reason we keep coming back! It might be the amazing views, the sunrises and sunsets that go on forever, the big hikes, the dance parties or the new friendships but one thing we do know is that we always have the best time! We always make lifelong friends and leave feeling revived and inspired!
Trip Highlights:
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Grounded yoga classes in nature at places such as Uluru, Kings Canyon, and the West Macdonnell Ranges.
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Mindfullness and Meditation activities to deepen our connection to ourselves and nature.
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Sleep under the brilliant outback stars in swags around a campfire.
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Walk the base of Uluru and learn about Anangu culture on an indigenous guided walk.
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Visit the Field of Lights art exhibition.
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Hiking the spectacular Kings Canyon and meditating in the Garden of Eden.
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Cool off with a swim in many stunning oasis waterholes.
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Hike the Ormiston Pound Walk, one of the outbacks most picturesque mountain scape.
The Details:
2025 Dates:
Trip 1: April 6th - 11th
Trip 2: April 15th - 20th
Trip 3: April 25th - 30th
Trip 4: July 7th - 13th
Start: Alice Springs
Finish: Uluru (Optional transfer to Alice Springs)
Group size: 10
Price: See below
Information
Included:
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Camp gear: swag, sleeping bag
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Transport to all destinations.
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All meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners; plus lots of yummy snacks.
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Yoga classes lead by an experienced yogi.
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Yoga mat.
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Aborigional guided walk at Uluru.
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Field of Lights art exhibition entrance.
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National park passes & campsite fees.
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Qualified and experienced guides.
What to bring:
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Day clothes (temps will be around 30°) shorts and shirt will be fine in the day.
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Warm jacket and warm pants – night time temperatures can drop to around 5°. I would suggest a winter jacket, a long sleeve shirt, track pants and warm tights.
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Swimmers- we'll be swimming in water holes.
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Hiking shoes- sneakers are okay, but there will be some rough terrain, so make sure they are sturdy.
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Sandals/thongs
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Hat
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Toiletries (don’t forget chapstick and moisturiser – its dry here!)
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Camera/gopro
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Chargers
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Battery pack
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Head torch and spare batteries (a must!!!)
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Fly net
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Day pack
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Water bottles or camelback
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Travel pillow
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Towel
Yoga:
All of our yoga classes will be at a beginner level and no experience is required. Yoga is an amazing practise for your body, mind and soul; no level of flexibility or fitness is required, you participate to your own capabilities!
Fitness:
This is an active trip involving a hike every day plus general walking around the campsites and destinations. However, we always take hikes at a reasonable pace and have plenty of breaks to catch our breath, we are here to enjoy nature and this experience - not to push ourselves to our physical limits! To make the most out of this trip a reasonable level of fitness is required to enjoy all the hikes, but you may choose to sit out on a particular activity at any time if you feel you want to rest at the camp or a nearby safe spot such as a cafe or information center.
The hikes:
Uluru base walk - 10km (or 5km half). Flat easy path.
Valley of the Winds - 7.4km. Moderate varying/uneven terrain, some steep inclines and stairs.
Kings Canyon Rim Walk - 6.5km. Moderate varying/unever terrain, some steep inclines and stairs.
Ormiston Pound Walk - 8km mountain trail, rough/uneven terrain with lots of stairs.
Meeting point:
This adventure begins in Alice Springs at 7:30am on the first day of the trip, so you should book your flights in to Alice Springs airport the day before. For accomodation we recommend either Alice's Secret Hostel for a cheaper option, or The Mercure for a nicer hotel. We will pick you up from any accomodation of your choice, just send us an email before the trip to let us know where your staying.
Finish point:
We will finish our journey at Uluru on the last day around midday. You can book any flight leaving Uluru (Connellan) Airport after 2pm, or alternatively stay another night in the Ayres Rock Resort and fly out the following day. Be aware that rooms at the Ayres Rock Resort can be pricey so book this as far in advance as possible if you wish to stay longer.
You can also join us for the roadtrip back to Alice Springs if you prefer. We will be leaving that afternoon and arriving around 6pm.
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I am a solo traveller, can I come by myself?Yes! Wild Women Journeys was created to bring adventurous women from all over the world together. We highly encourage women to step out of their comfort zone and book a trip even if you dont have someone to come with.
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Am I too old to come on this trip?Age is just a number, If you are young at heart and free spirited you are the perfect woman for our adventures! In saying this, the average age of our groups is 20-45 years old.
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How fit do I need to be?Most Wild Women Journeys travel tours are adventure packed and require physical activity on most days; from swimming and hiking up mountains, to surfing and yoga, every day is filled with fun! This does mean that a general fitness level is required. As a general rule, if you can walk for 4-6 hours per day then you won't struggle on our trips. Some trips are very laid back and you won't need to be that fit, for example sailing and beginner surfing. Just know how to swim and bring a can-do attitude, and you'll have a good time! Some of our mountain treks like Everest Base Camp are more challenging and will require you to walk up stairs and inclines for many hours so it's best to come physically and mentally prepared! Even if you do have some days where your body just isn't cooperating, we support and empower each other and will only ever move as fast as our slowest traveller. No one is left behind, unless in the case of serious medical emergencies where we will make sure you get the care you need.
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What will the food be like? I have dietary requirements.Wild Women Journeys prides ourself on our high quality, tasty food. We can cater to any dietary requirement including vegetarian, vegan, GF, DF etc. There is an option to add your dietary requirement information on the booking form. Here is some examples of what meals may be: Breakfasts: Cereal, muesli, yoghurt, fruit, hot foods like eggs/mushrooms/bacon (some days when we have time). Lunch: Wraps, sandwiches, couscous salads, quinoa salad, burgers. Dinner: BBQ, curry, stir fries, burritos, pasta. *Please note, food shopping for the whole trip is done the day before the trip, so if you have not listed a dietary requirment on your booking form we may not have enough of that type of food for you. Make sure you list your accurate dietary requirement, don't be worry about being "fussy"! We would rather know what you are and aren't going to eat so we can provide the right food.
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What is a swag?Great question! Swags are a simple "bed roll" which is made of canvas with a foam mattress inside. On many of our adventures we choose to sleep in swags. This is because they are super comfy, weather resistant, and quick and easy to set up. In the outback, we generally dont use tents as there is no bugs, so we sleep outside just on the swags (yep, that means your sleeping outside!) Up north however in Kakadu we put our swags in tents so that we can have an escape from the mozzies. We also provide sleeping bags which you will sleep in side of in the swag.
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Will there be phone reception or wifi?Every trip is different depending on where we are going, however, most of our trips are remote so reception is generally very limited. If you are concered and need to know exactly where/when you will have access to internet, contact us and we will be able to tell you.
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Do I have to pay the full amount up front?Let’s take on the elephant in the room: MONEY! We do our best to make Wild Women Journeys as accessible as possible and the truth is travel is the very best investment you can ever make into yourself. No we’re not just saying that to sell you a tour; we genuinely know the powerful impact that accomplishing a big trek, sailing the oceans, or canoeing a wild river with a group of likeminded women has on you. Yes you, the girl seeing these amazing adventures on her phone and yearning for a taste of the big beautiful world. It’s right at your fingertips and we promise you won’t regret it! We also work on a deposit now, pay later basis so don’t stress if you don’t have the full trip fee in your hands right now. You can bite it off in pieces, just like a yummy burrito … mmm burritos. Mexico, anyone?
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Do you do the same trips every year?Most of them yes! We do our best to confirm the dates of trips with lots of time in advance so you can do what you need to be there. Some trips however don't get a repeat due to either supply issues (i.e accomodation already booked out) or because we didn't have enough participants to cover the cost. If you see a trip you're obsessed and excited about our recommendation always is to take the leap and make the most of what's currently available so you don't miss out. Travelling is always full of surprises and no trip is exactly the same as the last! That's why we LOVE what we do and can't wait to share this life with you.
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How far in advance do you post trip dates?We do our best to get organised for the year ahead as early as possible. We know most of you need time to request annual leave and save those dollars before coming on one of our epic adventures! We are still a very small team though so please be patient with us, there is a lot that goes into our trips behind the scenes with local park fees, permissions / admin, organising additional facilitators and finding accomodation. If you want to be the first to know about upcoming trips we recommend signing up to our email list on the home page for instant notifications!
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What happens if I get sick/injured during a trip?Don't worry! All of our tour guides have been trained on how to handle emergency situations. If we're on an Australian trip, there are excellent medical services that can transport you to the nearest hospital if needed. For overseas trips, we also research ahead and educate ourselves on emergency services and will have all the right numbers to call along with first aid on hand. If you get unwell on a trip and don't feel like you can continue, we will help you get back to the nearest city so you can get home and get better! We always recommend bringing lots of warm clothing as it can get very cold overnight in some places. It's also a good idea to have a small personal medical pack with cold and flu medications, regular painkillers, blister aids and disinfectant for any cuts and scratches.