Highlights: Uluru Sunset, Uluru Sunrise, Uluru Base Tour, Mutitjulu Waterhole, Aboriginal Rock Art, Kata Tjuta, Walpa Gorge
Day 1 Arrive Uluru – Sacred Sites & Sunset
Welcome to Ayers Rock! You will be transferred from Ayers Rock Airport to your hotel by AAT Kings. Please proceed to the AAT Kings coaches located directly in front of the airport. Visit Uluṟu - Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre where there is time to purchase some locally made Aboriginal art and learn more about the Western Desert region.
Later travel around the base of Uluru with a local Driver Guide. Learn about the native flora, fauna and intriguing cultural traditions of traditional owners, the Anangu, and discover an array of fascinating sacred sites. Join your Driver Guide for a walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole. You'll explore a number of caves and view Aboriginal rock paintings as your Guide interprets their meaning and significance.
Travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area, 'Sunset Strip' and relax with a glass of wine and Nibbles as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluṟu is renowned.
Please Note: If you are arriving via a Red Centre Connection or Flight, you may not have time to check into your hotel room before your afternoon tour departure time. Please have a Day Pack ready to go which includes the following items - Appropriate walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, warm jacket during the cooler months & a minimum of 1 litre of water. Please ensure you have a minimum of 1 litre of water with you for your walk.
- Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm into Ayers Rock Airport
- Day 2: Flights to depart after 12.45pm (Oct-Mar) and 1.30pm (Apr-Sep) from Ayers Rock airport
Day 2 Uluru Sunrise – Kata Tjuta – Depart Uluru
Rise early this morning to travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area. Watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre alight while enjoying a warming cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate. After sunrise travel to the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta. On the way enjoy panoramic views of the southern side of Kata Tjuta before arriving at Walpa Gorge to take a walk that follows the natural creek-bed between two of the main domes.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your flight. You will be transferred from your hotel to Ayers Rock Airport by AAT Kings. Please proceed to the front of the hotel to meet the AAT Kings coach. Please reconfirm the pick-up time with your Hotel Concierge 24 Hours prior.
Inclusions:
- Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park Ticket
- Accommodation
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
What to Bring:
- 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
- Water bottle to hold 1 litre
- Warm layers in cooler months
Cancellation policy:
Period of notice and Cancellation Fee
- 15 days or more : No cancellation fees apply
- Within 15 days : 100% cancellation fees apply
Outback Pioneer Hotel (Budget Accommodation)
The Outback Pioneer Hotel provides comfortable, clean accommodation for the traveller who is simply looking for somewhere to rest between their outback adventures.
Standard Rooms are comfortable and spacious and feature one queen and one single bed. All rooms have private en suite, television and movies on demand.
Desert Gardens Hotel (Standard Accommodation)
Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel is centrally located to all resort and touring facilities and offers a range of accommodation, from shaded poolside rooms to deluxe rooms overlooking the desert.
Sails in the Desert Hotel (Superior Accommodation)
In the heart of Australia's Red Centre, the hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru's raw natural beauty with a luxurious outback holiday experience.
Soaring white sails crown Ayers Rock Resort's Sails in the Desert Hotel, shading 228 luxury five star rooms and suites.
