This Alice Springs to Uluru road trip is a classic for a reason: huge desert landscapes, iconic national parks, and those “only in the Outback” roadhouse stops that make the drive part of the experience. Over five days, you’ll travel from Alice Springs down to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with time to explore Kata Tjuta at leisure.

Pick up your Apollo camper in Alice Springs, head south via Erldunda Roadhouse, base yourself at Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort), then start your return with a scenic overnight near Watarrka National Park and Kings Canyon, before finishing with a rewarding West MacDonnell Ranges day trip from Alice Springs.