Heart of Australia - My tour guides Tommy and Damon were hilarious and very helpful. 10/10 what an experience. Highly recommend this company. (Food was delicious and there was so many different nationalities.

Breathtaking tour and adventures - Took my 9yo daughter up to Alice Springs for the football and booked a 3 day tour of Uluru, Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuṯa. I had done a similar tour around 10 years ago and I spent weeks trying to find a tour that would be suitable to take her on and had a lot of trouble. They either had massive long walks or were 50 seat bus tours. With the help of NT Tourism I found this tour and booked it in. Wasn’t really sure if it was going to be suitable, but we had the time of our lives. A small 15 seater bus made it small and intimate. We went in the middle of June where the weather was perfect during the day but a little cold at night, nothing a sleeping bag doesn’t fit. Found it a perfect time of the of year to go as walks were enjoyable and not too hot. We only had 8 people on day one, 5 people on day two and three and then down to three of us on days four. Perfect. Our tour guide Damien was terrific. Extremely knowledgeable and adapted the tour to suit. At various times on the tour we had other guides join and found them seeking information off Damien as well. We had such a good time that on the last day of the 3 day tour we extended to a 4th day through the MacDonnell ranges, somewhere I hadn’t been before. Just magical. My daughter still talks about the trip weeks later. Huge thanks to Autopia and Damien for a fantastic adventure - could not recommend this enough.

Ultimate way to see Central Australia in 4 days - We had the most wonderful 4 day tour with our guide Sanne, and our campsite hosts Connie and Jesse. Sanne was so knowledgeable and super friendly, made it such a joy to explore the red centre. Sanne was also great at making us feel comfortable with the walks/hikes so we knew when to give it a go and when to do another route. The accommodation was fantastic, we stayed in the tent and were safe and comfortable every night, even when we had one night of rain. The food was above what we expected. More than enough to fill us up for each meal and delicious as well. Itinerary was perfect to cover everything you’d want to see if you only have 4 days. Wonderful sunrises and sunsets in each location. Impossible to describe the beautiful scenery, beyond what you could even imagine. I would highly recommend doing a tour through Autopia and you’d be lucky to be guided by Sanne

Extraordinary experience - Extraordinary trip with 3 student children. We slept in tents for some, in swag for others (despite temperatures around 5 degrees in the morning in May). Our group of 15 European tourists was very nice. And our guide Luc had extensive knowledge of geology, astronomy, fauna, flora and Aboriginal culture. Above all, you need good walking shoes.

A fascinating way to explore the Central Australian majestic features and culture - I was part of the group that undertook the 4D/3N trip which included visiting Uluru, Kata-Tjuta, King's Canyon and West MacDonnell Ranges of Central Australia. What can I say... The tour was simply an amazing experience. The tour guide I happened to have assigned to my tour, Misty, is clearly very passionate about the stuff she talks about. They way she describes not only the indigenous history, but also addresses the importance of preservation of the local culture and knowledge and the passing of the stories we are allowed to know as visitors to the country makes you appreciate the very same land you are standing on in a way you would not otherwise have. Especially, if you are a visitor from other parts of the world. And I feel that this is true not only for foreigners visiting Australia, but for Aussies too. You can clearly see that when Misty talks, she talks from the heart, which makes her an amazing guide. Our group was not only privileged to be let on some of the stories of dreaming (that are allowed to be shared in a condensed form) but were also also educated by Misty on some amazing geological features we were able to witness at Uluru, Kata-Tjuta and at Kings Canyon, which she excitedly pointed out. The tour offers plenty of time to rest when travelling between the camps, which also makes a perfect time to watch the country passing by while relaxing on the bus. The first day starts early in the morning with departure from Alice Springs. Arrival at Yulara is approximately at 1pm, where you are then introduced to your camp and the camp host. You have the option to stay in the tent or a swag (depending which option you pay for). You are treated to a delicious lunch and afterwards you are taken to the base of Uluru where you visit the Cultural and Arts Centre. This visit is then followed by two short walks which are easy to participate in, regardless of one’s age or fitness ability. You visit a beautiful waterhole in which you are invited to silently appreciate and witness the country and amazing nature you are in. For the sunset, you visit an observation spot where you are treated to a glass of sparkling / juice and some snacks and are welcome to participate in group photos. The sunset over Uluru is always stunning, and it truly highlights the natural redness of the rock itself. Later you return to camp at Yulara where dinner has been prepared for you. There is an opportunity to sit around the bonfire under the stars and chat to your group-mates. The second day you wake up early in the morning, have brekky and take about half-hour long transfer trip to an observation site where you are treated to an amazing sunrise over Uluru and Kata-Tjuta range, which you travel to afterwards. Kata-Tjuta is a stunning place that fills you with a sense of wonder and mystery, as you traverse the great Valley of the Winds walk. This experience was yet again enriched by Misty’s informative talks and little mentions of interesting features here and there. After the walk concludes, you are then headed back to Yulara camp where you help pack up and clean up, have lunch and leave for Kings Canyon. The transfer to Kings Canyon takes about 4.5 hours give or take and the campsite there was by far my favourite. It has unapologetically the best bush shower in Australia (literally some corrugate sheets, a small wood-fired boiler to heat up the water and the most amazing views if you decide to shower during the sunset!) The camp was nestled in a little valley, far from the road, yet close enough to Kings Creek Station that you had a little bit of Telstra reception for basic internet stuff. There was also a lookout to watch the sunset from. The stars were amazing too and I was lucky enough to witness a shooting star or two! We had dinner and chatter over a fire before headed to bed for an early morning hike at Kings Canyon! Kings Canyon itself is a beautiful, easily hiked location. You walk up the steep stairway at first, which brings you at the top of the canyon plateau, which you continue over until reaching the gorge, taking you down to a spot called The Gargen of Eden, a shaded waterhole at the bottom of the gorge. This is yet another amazing location where you have a short break, allowing you to admire and silently appreciate the beauty and serenity of the place around you. After Kings Canyon, you will travel to the majestic West MacDonnell Ranges, which on their eastern side nearly touch Alice Springs. You make this journey via the so-called Mereenie loop, a corrugated dirt road which really does shake you around at places. Nonetheless, it is all part of the adventure and a great experience and insight into what it is like driving of many of the remote roads in the NT, if you’ve not done or experienced so before. Once you hit bitumen again, it is only a short drive to a stunning Ormiston Gorge, where you can walk up the Ghost Gum lookout for some spectacular views of the gorge itself, and afterwards you are welcome to treat yourself to a swim in the gorge’s own waterhole. You then follow up with a short trip to the third camp, where a BBQ and the last night around the bonfire with your new tour friends awaits. The last day is very much about making way towards Alice Springs, with stops at Ochre Pits, Ellery Creek Big Hole, which presents another opportunity for a swim, or just a relaxing time by the water, followed by visiting Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap, all spectacular locations, practically on the outskirts of Alice Springs. The tour concludes by entering Alice Springs and dropping everyone off at their accommodation. Yet again, I want to highlight that tour companies need more guides like Misty. Her insight, knowledge, and genuine care about the things she tries to educate and inform people about are a great enhancement of the tour itself and make one understand a lot more about how the indigenous people see the country and why it is important to preserve it. Thank you Autopia Tours for one absolutely remarkable experience! I hope many more people visiting central Australia get to have one similar to mine!

Awesome trip - This was a fantastic trip. Including all the classic tourist stops between Alice Springs and Uluru. Our guide was on time, well organized, very knowledgable, kind, funny and safety conscious. We did a lot of hikes no more than 2-3 hours each day in the desert visiting very beautiful and special spots. The food was simple fare and plenty prepared by the guide, customers washed their own dishes. Camping was simple, but adequate in tents or in a swag on the ground. In January it is very hot so we had to hike very early to walk before the heat got bad. There is a lot of driving between places, but the guide stopped each hour or two at a gas station for a stretch and toilet break, but it's a 5 hour drive no matter how you drive it from Alice Springs to Uluru. I found it to be a special visit and a suerr fun group to be with.

Fabulos and inspiring experiance in the outback of austrialia - Wow, wonderfull outback with all kinds of animals, mountants, roads, people, sun, weather, slepping, storys, culture... 3 most remabale: At Uluru 1000s of brids all round us; Kings Caves climbing ontop; sleeping under sky full of stars :)

Most memorable tour! - This is by far the best tour I have ever been on. The environment was absolutely stunning. The sunrise on King's Canyon is one of the most special things I have ever seen! Special shout-out to Shearna, whose enthusiasm, energy, organisation and knowledge were greatly appreciated! Federico, who also joined us on tour, had some really interesting additions to Shearna's stories as well. Would 100% recommend booking this tour!

Very good life time experience - Damien and team (Connie, Jessey, Shanna, sorry if wrong spelling) are very friendly. Damien is a very good driver and I did not experience motion sickness with air-con being switched on despite some road condition is not good. II have a very first life time experience sleeping in swag and tents. The dinners are fantastic. The McRanges is nice but seems not enough time to cover all. Good if Autopia can include Field of lights or have 5 days tour in future. Thanks

Red Centre is an awesome experience - Kings canyon rim walk and the Olga’s walk were amazing. Campsites were comfortable and fun. Long journey (7.5 hrs) in bus 1st day, picking up other tourists from hotels and airport. We hadn’t realised group was going to be so large, 21, this is a lot for one guide who is driving, cooking and guiding.