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Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolour Painting Class
Highlights
- Experience the stunning colours of Simpsons Gap as the sun sets, enhancing your watercolour painting skills in nature.
- Learn basic watercolour techniques in a peaceful sandy riverbed, perfect for beginners seeking artistic inspiration.
- Savour a delightful cheese platter while immersing yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Australian landscape.
- Join a small group for a personalised adventure, ensuring an intimate and engaging painting experience just 15 minutes from Alice Springs.
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 included.
Itinerary highlights
Simpsons Gap
Simpsons Gap is an ancient land mark and significant site for Arrernte people. This geological landscape feature is a gap through the West MacDonnell Ranges with a small protected waterhole. It is home to a rock wallaby population, who can often be sighted when visiting.
Tour details
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Available from 26 September 2024 to 28 December 2025
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Available from 1 March 2026 to 31 October 2026
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Art Tours of Australia
Art Tours of Australia take artists outdoors! Immerse yourself in Central Australia’s stunning landscapes with a painting class outdoors. Explore a rich culture and art in their Half Day Art Centre Tour of Alice Springs.
For those seeking deeper adventure, join our immersive five Day Art and Culture Tour. Discover the iconic beauty of Uluru, Kings Canyon, and the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges, capturing your experiences through art in unique outdoor settings.
Connect to Central Australia’s ancient landscapes by making art outdoors, observe flora and fauna more deeply, and learn about the culture that has shaped this inspiring part of the world.
Indigenous Culture
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- NT – Tourism Central Australia
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