All aboard the Camel Express

Forget segways, travel the Northern Territory way on the back of a camel. lastminute lovely Nicola and I get our first taste of the Red Centre with Uluru Camel Tours Camel Express.

Our vibrant guide for the ride Jo, introduces the small group of five to our new furry friends for the day. Paired with the handsome Diesel I’m given a quick how-to and I’m up and away on the gentle giant.

The group follow on Jo conga line style, swaying to and fro as the camels plod along the red desert track. We pass by Uluru and Kata Tjuta in the distance and take a few snaps along the way.

There’s a bit of groaning, a lot of chewing and before we know it, its photo time with our new four legged friends, the mighty Uluru picture perfect in the background.

As we start our return journey Jo shares her knowledge of the landscape and a few fun facts about camels in NT.

Did you know?
• Camels were first introduced to Australia in 1800’s as a means of transport, and today there are over a million of them in Australia.
• They have easily adapted to the Australian landscape as they are able to go without water for months, but can drink up to 200L of water in 10 minutes!
• The humps on a camel’s back are not filled water, rather fat. They use these fat stores to keep with going when there is no food available.
Want to get aboard the camel express? The forty-five minute tour leaves daily from the Uluru Camel Tours farm at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort and costs $75 per person including transfers to and from your hotel.