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Discover Aboriginal Culture and Art in the Outback

$134.78 Prices are Per Person and inclusive of all charges

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Location: Alice Springs, Australia

Duration: 5 hours

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Discover Aboriginal Culture and Art in the Outback - Overview

Travel far into the bush to experience Aboriginal culture at first hand in a flourishing Outback community. Learn about bush medicine, Dreamtime and the Aborigines' deep spiritual connection to the land.

See the influence of early Catholic Missionaries in the spectacular murals covering the walls of a church. Hear the stories behind these paintings and how they reflect aspects of Aboriginal society such as environment, kinship relationships and responsibilities.

Lose yourself in the glorious colour and rich pattern of the work of artists at the Keringke Art Centre, some of them world famous. Aboriginal art is becoming highly collectable and you will have the opportunity to acquire your own original piece.

Meet Aboriginal artists and learn the stories behind their work
Visit the Outback to experience the world′s oldest surviving culture

Location :	Alice Springs
Schedule :	Start time: 0800h (08:00am) Duration: 5 hours

Available Days
/ Dates:

01 Feb - 30 Nov: Wednesdays

Unavailable On:

25 Apr

Pick-up :	Your hotel in Alice Springs. (We would require your hotel details in order to arrange your pick up. If you do not have this information at the time of booking, please contact the local activity operator at least 48 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details)
Drop-off :	Your hotel in Alice Springs

Discover Aboriginal Culture and Art in the Outback - Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel in Alice Springs and travel around 80km in an air-conditioned coach over bush roads into the interior, crossing vast outback cattle stations on the way and learning about Aboriginal culture from your English-speaking guide as you go.

Follow unsealed, unfenced roads deep into the red desert. This tour offers you a chance to engage with one of the world's oldest cultures, dating back at least 50,000 years and possibly as much as 150,000 years.

You will visit the Santa Teresa Aboriginal Community and view the stunning murals at Santa Teresa Catholic Church. Meet the Eastern Arrernte people at this genuine Aboriginal community, where modern influences and ancient customs blend on a daily basis. Learn about bush medicine, Dreamtime, and the deep spiritual relationship between these indigenous people and the land.

Visit the Keringke Art Centre, where you can meet Aboriginal artists, some of them world-famous, and see them at work. Keringke artists have a distinctive vibrant style, using rich bright colours and flowing designs.

Aboriginal art is growing in popularity. You will have the opportunity to acquire original works by Keringke artists.

On your return from the tour you will be dropped off at your hotel in Alice Springs.

Inclusions

Transportation in air-conditioned coach

Morning tea

English-speaking guide

Exclusions

Gratuities

Meals

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have

Please Note

Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details

How to book

	Select from available dates and enter number of passengers to see your total price. Click on confirm price and book.
	Once you are happy with the price,proceed to checkout to our secure payment page. Enter your details and click on confirm and pay.
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	If your tour status is On Request we will not charge your card until we have been able to confirm your booking with our supplier. If your tour status is bookable online, your card will be charged when you click confirm and pay.Please note that you don't have to pay anything at the destination.

What happens after you book

	Please print the electronic voucher sent to you and give them to the operator on the day of the activity.
	The voucher also includes the operator's complete contact details, and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you have.
	We have a dedicated team of expert Destination Managers who select the most professional and reliable operators to make sure you have a hassle-free and enjoyable experience! You can always find out more by viewing our faq'sor contacting us via email.

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	Click on view details for the booking you wish to cancel, then click on cancel selected service.
	Your credit card will be refunded with the amount due, according to the cancellation policy.
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