Art Tours of Australia

A watercolour painting class just 15 minutes from Alice Springs at the stunning Simpsons Gap. Watch the colours of the landscape change as the sun sets, while learning basic watercolour skills in a quiet sandy riverbed. Suitable for beginners. Cheese platter, all materials and expert guidance included.

Seasoned artists & curious travellers unite – our five day tour in Central Australia is bound to inspire. Travelling through the vast desert in an intimate group, traversing a cultural landscape, shaped by the forces of water, wind, and fire, while learning directly from the worlds oldest living culture, as a group of curious but conscientious travellers is – well, profound .

During the adventure, you'll get to acquaint yourself with the Red Centre's most iconic locations, including Uluru, Kings Canyon, and Tjoritja (the West MacDonnell Ranges). Reconnect with your creativity by making art outdoors, immersed in breathtaking landscapes, and take part in meaningful conversations around the campfire.

We will visit Aboriginal Art Centres, meet Aboriginal artists and cultural experts, and eat a platter of treats prepared by Arrernte bushfoods icon Rayleen Brown. Our nights will be comfortable, with high quality hotel accommodation and glamping tents. Our final night will be spent camping under the stars in swags, a perfect moment to reflect on your creative practice. You will be escorted by an experienced tour guide with extensive local knowledge and a passion for this desert ecosystem for the entire trip.

Join a half day tour of the art centres and galleries in Mparntwe Alice Springs. If you've been thinking about buying Aboriginal art but don't know where to start, let our award-winning guide, Anna Dakin help to educate you about Indigenous art centres, the history of Aboriginal art, and the relationship between art, country and culture.

With the most art galleries per capita of anywhere in Australia, so where better to explore the Aboriginal art scene than Alice Springs? Art Tours of Australia owner and guide Anna is passionate about opening up access to some of the off-the-beaten track art centres that visitors to the Red Centre might otherwise miss – benefiting both art centres and travellers.

*Art Tours of Australia works closely with art centres, ensuring our visits take place at appropriate times. We never take a commission on art sales.