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Day 1
Day 1: Arrive Uluru - Uluru Sunset
When you arrive at Ayers Rock Airport, make your way to the front of the airport terminal for your complimentary transfer to your hotel. Late afternoon you’ll be driven to the Uluru Sunset Viewing Area*. Stroll around the viewing area to discover your own spot to witness this magical event. Enjoy sparkling wine as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is renowned. As the sky transitions to twilight and you return to the resort, reflect on the experience of the desert and the grandeur of Uluru. *If you wish to take home Aboriginal artwork, please ensure you have cash for your purchases. Please note the purchase of artwork is not always possible as the Anangu may be absent for cultural reasons.
Day 2
Day 2: Uluru Morning Guided Base Walk
This morning rise early to travel to the base of Uluru accompanied by your driver/guide, commence the Uluru Base walk at Sunrise. Beginning at Kuniya Piti, a sacred site, hear the Tjukurpa (Anangu – the local Aboriginal people – beliefs and law) story of the Mala Men. Continue anti-clockwise around Uluru to the Mala Walk, one of the most important habitation areas for the local Aboriginal people over thousands of years. The Mala walk includes a visit into Kantju Gorge, where after rainfall, water can cascade over the side of Uluru and plunge some 90 metres. After a short rest enjoy a light breakfast before continuing to the Lungkata Walk where your guide will tell you the Tjukurpa story of the cheeky Blue Tongue Lizard! Next stop is the Mutitjulu Waterhole, once an important water source for the Anangu people. Your guide will indicate the natural features of the landscape, Aboriginal rock paintings and relay more traditional stories relating to this special place. Finally walk back to Kuniya Piti where your walk began and board your air-conditioned coach back for the short trip back to Ayers Rock Resort.
Day 3
Day 3: Kings Canyon
Travel from Ayers Rock Resort to Kings Canyon, stopping for breakfast (included) along the way. Make the rocky climb to the rim of the canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park. Follow the rim of the canyon stopping to look down into the canyon gorge at look-out points. Time permitting, you may choose to descend into the green oasis of the ‘Garden of Eden’. The circuit walk takes approximately 3 hours to complete and is rocky and steep in parts. It is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Alternatively, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder strewn canyon floor. After lunch (own expense), return to Ayers Rock Resort.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Day 4: Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta
Rise early to travel to Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, the Uluru Sunrise Viewing Area. Watch the first rays of sun light up the desert while you enjoy a warming cup of tea or coffee. After sunrise travel to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. On the way, enjoy panoramic views of the southern side of Kata Tjuta at the dune viewing platform before arriving at Walpa Gorge. Spend some time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The 1.3km walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta.
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Dining Summary
- 1 Breakfast (B)
Fitness Requirement
- Dynamic: High level of fitness required for the Uluru Base hike. This hike is over 10.5 kms in length and mostly in unshaded open areas that are effected by the heat.
Flight information
- Day 1 – Flights to arrive into Ayers Rock prior to 2.00pm Day 4 – Flights to depart after 1.00pm (Apr-May & Aug-Mar) and 1.30pm (Jun-Jul)
What to Bring
- Sturdy enclosed walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottles to hold 3 litres Warm layers in cooler months Flynet in summer months (optional)
Kings Canyon Rim Walk, Watarrka National Park
Hike the Kings Canyon Rim Walk for sweeping views over sheer sandstone walls and the George Gill Range within Watarrka National Park. Conquer the initial ascent and follow the cliff-edge path to lookouts that invite you to pause for photos and reflection.
Discover weathered domes nicknamed the Lost City and, conditions permitting, descend into the shaded Garden of Eden, where cycads cluster around a rare waterhole. This rugged, three-hour circuit rewards a good level of fitness with up-close Red Centre geology and far-reaching desert horizons.
Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk & Dune Viewing
Walk into Walpa Gorge, a cool wind-carved corridor between two of Kata Tjuta’s tallest domes. Follow the rocky creek bed as the walls rise and narrow, noting tough desert plants that survive in this shaded microclimate.
From the dune viewing platform, take in sweeping perspectives of the 36 domes and the distant outline of Uluru beyond the spinifex. Guides illuminate the site’s geology and cultural significance, revealing how time and erosion shaped this striking conglomerate landscape.
Uluru Sunrise at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku
Welcome the day from Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, the elevated network of platforms designed for Uluru sunrise viewing. Watch the rock glow through soft pinks and ochres as you cradle a warm tea or coffee in the cool desert air.
A 360-degree outlook frames spinifex dunes, the far domes of Kata Tjuta, and skies that seem to widen by the minute. Boardwalks protect fragile country while offering space for quiet contemplation and photography as Central Australia wakes.
Uluru Sunset Viewing with Sparkling Wine
Arrive at the Uluru Sunset Viewing Area to watch the monolith deepen in colour as the sun drops toward the western horizon. Raise a glass of sparkling wine as the desert cools and the rock shifts from copper to plum.
This purpose-built vantage point opens broad views to distant ranges and a sky that lingers with afterglow. The moment balances spectacle with stillness, a fitting close to a day immersed in the Red Centre’s vast landscapes.
Uluru Guided Base Walk: Kuniya Piti, Kantju Gorge & Mala Walk
Explore the full base of Uluru on foot with a driver-guide, beginning at the sacred Kuniya Piti. Join a guided base walk to trace wave-worn contours, step into the cool of Kantju Gorge, and pause at shelters along the Mala Walk marked with rock art.
Hear Tjukurpa stories of the Mala men and Lungkata, learn how Anangu law relates to country, and feel the hush beside Mutitjulu Waterhole. This circuit reveals the monolith’s scale and textures close while desert oaks, zebra finches and the scent of spinifex colour the experience.
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