On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport, go to the front of the terminal for your hotel transfer. In the afternoon, visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and explore the Cultural Centre galleries, where you may see local Aboriginal artists at work. At the base of Uluru, hear Aboriginal Tjukurpa stories from your guide, then walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole to learn about the rock art and sacred sites. Visit the Uluru Sunset Viewing Area for sunset and sparkling wine. Return to Ayers Rock Resort 30 minutes after sunset.
Day 2
Day 2: Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta
Travel early to Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, the Uluru Sunrise Viewing Area, for sunrise with tea or coffee. Continue to Kata Tjuta, stopping at a dune viewing platform for panoramic views of its southern side. Explore Walpa Gorge and its rock formations; the 1.3 km walking trail follows a creek between two of Kata Tjuta’s tallest domes. Return to Ayers Rock Resort in time for lunch, where the tour ends.
What’s included
Sparkling wine at the Uluru sunset viewing area and tea or coffee at the sunrise viewing area.
One night at Sails in the Desert Hotel.
Transfer from Ayers Rock Airport to your hotel and travel for the scheduled tours in an air-conditioned coach.
An Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park ticket.
An experienced driver guide and commentary during the scheduled sightseeing.
Scheduled visits to Uluru for a guided base walk, Mutitjulu Waterhole, the Cultural Centre, sunset and sunrise viewing, plus Kata Tjuta and Walpa Gorge.
What’s not included
Flights to and from Ayers Rock Airport are not included.
No breakfasts, lunches or dinners are listed as included; arrange and pay for your own meals.
Purchases such as Aboriginal artwork are at your own expense.
Additional information
Uluru Sunrise at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku
Watch the first light reach Uluru from Talinguru Nyakunytjaku sunrise viewing area, with a warming cup of tea or coffee in the cool desert morning. The changing light gradually reveals the rock’s contours against the surrounding landscape.
This purpose-built viewing area offers a broad outlook across the national park. Pause to take photographs or simply observe the colours of the desert at dawn, when soft light brings a different character to Uluru’s familiar form.
Fitness Requirement
Moderate
Walpa Gorge Walk – Grade 3, moderateUneven surfaces to complete Walpa Gorge walk. Guests can return to the coach at any time if needed. Moderate level of fitness required to complete the Walpa Gorge Walk Short guided walk at Uluru – Mutitjulu Waterhole – Low level of fitness requiredApproximately 1 hour gentle walk
Flight information
Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 1pm into Ayers Rock Airport Day 2: Flights to depart after 12.45pm (Oct-Mar) and 1.30pm (Apr-Sep) from Ayers Rock airport
What to Bring
Water bottle to hold 1 litre Warm layers in cooler months Flynet in summer months (optional) Enclosed walking shoes Cash if purchasing Aboriginal artwork Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Consider packing a light breakfast or bring snacks
Operated By
AAT Kings
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
Explore the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre in the national park, where galleries introduce the living culture of the A?angu, the Traditional Owners of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Browse displays that offer insight into the landscape and its cultural significance.
You may also have the opportunity to see local Aboriginal artists at work. The centre offers valuable context for understanding the places visited throughout the park, where stories, knowledge and responsibility for Country remain deeply connected.
Guided Uluru Base Walk & Mutitjulu Waterhole
Explore the base of Uluru with a local guide and take a gentle walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole. Along the way, see rock art and learn how the guide interprets the significance of sites in this landscape.
Hear about A?angu Tjukurpa, the foundational knowledge and stories that connect people, places and responsibilities to Country. The waterhole, sheltered by Uluru’s towering rock walls, offers a close-up perspective on a landscape that is both culturally significant and ecologically important.
Uluru Sunset with Sparkling Wine
Watch sunset over Uluru from the designated viewing area, with time to relax and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine. As the light lowers, the rock’s surface can shift through warm shades of ochre, rust and deep red.
The open desert setting gives you space to take in Uluru’s changing colours and distinctive silhouette. It is a quiet, scenic way to appreciate the scale of the monolith within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Kata Tjuta Dune Viewpoint & Walpa Gorge Walk
Discover Kata Tjuta’s 36 domes from a dune viewing platform, where the southern side of the formation stretches across the desert. Explore Walpa Gorge on a 1.3-kilometre trail following a natural creek between two of its tallest domes.
The walk brings you close to the domes’ ancient conglomerate rock and the sheltered gorge environment. Expect uneven ground on this moderate-grade trail; the experience combines a sweeping view of Kata Tjuta with a more intimate look at its remarkable geology.
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