Yulara Trip Overview
Experience Ayers Rock and it’s many colors on this exciting 2-day tour. You’ll see the sunset and sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock), visit the Mutitjulu Waterhole, hear Aboriginal legends of the Anangu people, drive out to the 36 awe-inspiring red domes called Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and learn about the rare plants and geology of this special place.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Yulara, Australia
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Overnight Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Yulara, Northern Territory, Australia
Experience Ayers Rock and it’s many colors on this exciting 2-day tour. You’ll see the sunset and sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock), visit the Mutitjulu Waterhole, hear Aboriginal legends of the Anangu people, drive out to the 36 awe-inspiring red domes called Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and learn about the rare plants and geology of this special place.
Itinerary
Day 1: Uluru
Stop At: Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, Lasseter Highway, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory Australia
Visit the Uluru–Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre – explore the Tjukurpa tunnel and read about the history, and flora and fauna of the park
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kuniya Walk, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory Australia
Join your Driver Guide for a short walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole at the base of Uluru. View ancient rock art and hear stories of traditional Anangu life. Learn the Tjukurpa (creation) story of Kuniya and Liru.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uluru Sunset Viewing Area, Mutitjulu NT 0872, Australia
Later, travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area, and relax with sparkling wine as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the myriad shades of colour for which Uluru is renowned. Return to the resort after sunset or add on our award-winning Barbecue Dinner to top off this highlight evening (see optional details).
Duration: 50 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Outback Pioneer Hotel, Desert Gardens Hotel or Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort.
Day 2: Uluru & Kata Tjuta
Stop At: Talinguru Nyakunytjaku – Uluru Sunrise Viewing Area, Mutitjulu NT 0872, Australia
Rise early and travel into Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy a warming tea, coffee or hot chocolate as the dawn creeps across the desert plain and lights up Uluru.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kata-Tjuta Dunes Viewing Area, Petermann NT 0872, Australia
Enjoy a panoramic view of the southern side of Kata Tjuta from the Dune Viewing platform. Uluru can also be easily seen on the distant horizon from this lookout. Your Driver Guide will provide insight into the history and geology of this ancient land.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Walpa Gorge, Kata Tjuta Rd Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
On arrival at Kata Tjuta, spend time exploring Walpa Gorge, following the path between two of the tallest domes, to a lush oasis in the desert
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
