Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park

A pleasant, easy walk around the base offering stunning views. It’s a shame we could no longer hike or climb to the top - reckon the views would be even more breathtaking. The guided walk was informative & the ranger was friendly and knowledgeable. The area was well-equipped with basic facilities like toilets and drinking water. The walk to the cultural center took about 35 minutes.

I visited Uluru in August and it was a truly breathtaking experience. The sheer size and beauty of this sacred site left me speechless. I had a deep understanding of the cultural significance of Uluru. Watching the sunset and sunrise over the rock was magical. I highly recommend visiting Uluru for anyone traveling to Australia—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

A trip to Uluru is an unforgettable experience. The sheer size and presence of this iconic monolith are breathtaking, especially during sunrise and sunset when the rock glows in vibrant red and orange hues. The cultural significance of Uluru to the Indigenous people adds a deep, spiritual layer to the visit, and the guided tours offer rich insights into its history, stories, and natural features. The walking trails around the base are well-marked and allow you to appreciate the rock’s texture and surrounding landscape up close. While it can be hot and remote, the journey is more than worth it for the profound sense of connection to Australia’s natural and cultural heritage.

Visiting Uluṟu was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It was borderline spiritual. Its immense size and presence is truly something to be felt and seen. I honestly got emotional standing in front of this ancient red giant. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity. Big thank yous to the Aṉangu people for letting me and my family come through.

We came during a very hot period so it was dangerous walking around the trails during the day. Very beautiful.

Kata Tjuta: Sunset really accentuates the red rocks. There is only one toilet at Kata Tjuta. So time your visits to the walks accordingly. There are water refill stations along the walk and also at the start of Walpa Gorge walk. The walks are not smooth like at Uluru base walks. Be careful not to turn your ankles as it's very stony. There is one very steep rock face to get to the 2nd lookout. And a very steep one down - so we didn't do the complete loop but just the return walk. The estimate for round trips are not on the generous side - I made a lot of stops so I would have easily added another half hour or more to the approximate time for the 2nd lookout. Kata Tjuta is made of rocky conglomerate while Uluru appears to be of a more even compact structure - but that's just as a casual observer. You are NOT allowed to take photos at the two main viewing points of Valley of the Winds - Karu and Karingana. If I had known that I might have left my heavy camera behind and stuck to my phone. However on this trip in mid August and after some rain they had, the place had plentiful beautiful colorful flowers all the way up to Karu lookout I had not seen anywhere else, so if you're into flora, bring that camera along. The Kata Tjuta dune viewing area with sheltered platforms is definitely worth stopping by. There are information plates here to help you appreciate the landscape and environment. Uluru: The car sunset viewing area is a magnificent spot for viewing the rock! Definitely worth the visit! Lots of beautiful fragrant flowers here. Don't miss the Mala guided Walk in the morning. The base walk around the rock is flat and gentle. The maps are helpful in helping you work out which walks to do. It's a 40 minute drive between the two places. Plan to spend a few days at Uluru and one at Kata Tjuta if you come when it is possible to walk the whole day.

Such a nice place to visit. We just spent a night here on our road trip and bought a 3 day ticket as they don’t have one day ticket. The only thing was when we came to see sunset, all gates were opened and everyone was free to get in which didn’t make sense.

Worth a visit. Nicely done all around. The cafe has good meals for lunch too. The walk around is good even though around the back it is sine distance from the rock.

This place is beautiful, not much else around so be prepared when you visit. Most people come here to see the Uluru rock (Ayers) I came here for a sunrise tour, started off at the Uluru base w some tea and biscuits. Than it was a short hike up the trail (there are lights along the trail to help in the dark) Lot's of viewing area's and platforms at the top of the trail. The views are breathtaking as the sun comes up with all the bright colors and glow. Be prepared when visiting: Bring water Pack sunscreen Have a hat wifi is slow and limited flies can be annoying

The main reason most people travel to Uluru is to tour this national park and see Ayers Rock. I went with Emu Run Experience, but there are other tour operators available, and there is always the option of renting a car. I wish I had more time for hiking some of the areas. I would recommend a car for people traveling in small groups, who have more than a day or two to spare, and want to explore independently for more than 3-4 hours. Despite the limited time I had, I was able to take some beautiful photos of Ayers Rock and Walpa Gorge Lookout. Those were the two main areas my tour company took me to along with the cultural center. I advise bringing plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat when visiting the park. There are also many flies so a face net would help with that problem. My tour group ended the day with watching Ayers Rock at sunset. It was a highlight of my trip to Australia and I'm glad I made the trip to see firsthand a national treasure that is of so much importance to the aboriginal community. The Australian Outback is a unique and isolated place worth visiting for a few days.

This is a must-see on a trip to Australia! We were fortunate that during our visit, the wildflowers were in bloom, and everyone said that it was the most impressive display of flowers in over 10 years due to some extra rain this year. We went the easy route, and flew into Ayers Rock airport, were picked up by the resort shuttle, and then went with a tour company for the evening tour, sunset viewing and BBQ dinner under the stars, followed by a sunrise viewing and morning hike. The park has a great cultural center that helps visitors learn about the native people who were just given back control of their land and are kindly still allowing all of us to visit! If anyone reads the displays, listens to the stories, and still think it would be a good idea to climb Uluru, I'd be floored. It makes it clear that the requests not to climb or photograph certain areas are really just about respecting another culture's sacred spaces. Uluru is truly a sight to behold in daylight as well as sunset and sunrise. Kata Tjuta is equally impressive; our morning hike on day 2 was in that area. We had some amazing views and truly enjoyed the wildflowers. The flies were not bad yet in late September when we visited; this may be a good time of year to visit!! Not many flies, and lots of flowers!

This park is stunning! Be sure to go view Uluru (Ayers Rock) at various times of the day as it looks completely different by sunrise and sunset. I was lucky, for on one of the days I was there, it rained. While I was at first disappointed, the rain makes Uluru even more special with waterfalls cascading into ponds that were not there the day before and new wildlife coming to light. What sounded to me like sheep bleating, turned out to be the mating call of toads long dormant since the last rain. Breathtakingly beautiful! Know that this is sacred space to the native people so please respect their wishes with not taking pictures where noted and not climbing the rock. I was surprised to learn that 25% of people still do the steep climb even though the request has been made not to do so. If you go at sunset, the viewing area is quite nice but you may have to negotiate your way to the front to get the picture that you want. I also hiked on Kata Tjuta and the Walpa gorge walk took about an hour and a half. Some great photos there as well. And be sure to stop in the cultural center on your way out. They have a video that explains the land, why it's important to all people and the a little of the history which I was unaware of. There are also shops where you can buy original native artwork so you may want to being your wallet. The only downside is the flies. Bring a face net and wear dark clothing. They seem to be more attracted to whites and light colors. The guys in our group who were perspiring more than the women seemed to have more flies on them as well. They don't bite but are really annoying. The cost to enter the park is $25 per person for a three day pass. Keep it with you As the Rangers can ask for it at anytime. A lovely national park and one of the highlights of my trip!

So there are just some spots that should be on everyone's list and this is certainly one of them. Yes, as some reviewers have noted , it cost time and money to get to the rock, but if you have made your mind up to see this wonder, all that doesn't really matter. I do suggest that you do your research. Although we didn't need one on our trip, I am told that a net hat for the flies is a must. Also, you may want to think twice before trying to climb the rock as it is a sacred site for Aboriginal tribes and at least 40 people have died trying to climb the rock. All of this was enough to keep me stationed at base camp with a nice cold Coopers Ale, enjoying the sunset views which are spectacular. A fantastic lifetime event, but really it something you do once in your life and move on to other spectacular sights.

To the joy of bucket-listers everywhere, this big ol' rock infamously sits smack bang in the middle of the hot, dusty, red outback, just waiting to be ticked off your list. Challenge completed. And it was stunning just like they said it would be. The $25 per person entry was a bit of a shock, but so was the fact that we easily could have spent the entire day there, walking the entire circumference, taking the free tours, and marveling at just how much cooler it was than we imagined. With some crazy thunder storms the night before, we were lucky to see the rock with waterfalls still running down the sides and pools filled with fresh, flowing water. Since you'll likely be able to control the weather, I'd highly recommend coordinating a massive rain storm just hours before you visit. If it's not too much trouble. The fact that you can now fly directly into Ayers Rock airport makes the whole saga much less of a romantic outback adventure and much more of a commercialized, grab-your-t-shirt-and-go experience, so if you have the time, I'd definitely recommend flying into Alice Springs, renting a sturdy 4x4 and making the drive to Uluru. For us, the journey there was just as stunning as the destination, as it usually is.

I think my trip would have been better if the fly infestation wasn't so awful when I visited. - It's a giant rock. - It glows red during sunset. - Cave people used to live in by the rock. - Always wear a fly net. - This place was awesome when it rained heavily. All the flies disappeared. - Restrooms were abundant and plentiful. - There's a place by the shops where you can refill your water. - Mobile connectivity fades in and out depending what part of the park you're in.

Pretty stunning views - sunrise and sunset here at both Kata Tjuta and Uluru Rocks. Joined AAT Kings tour - Uluru Sunrise and Sacred Sites and Uluru Sunset (both half day tours which I did it on two different days). For the Sunrise tour, you will go to the Uluru base tour where you will have some tea, coffee or hot cocoa with biscuits. Then you can head towards the trail where you can stand and see the color changing on the Uluru rocks itself due to the sun rays. You will then go to the Mutitjulu walk where the tour guide explained the geological and historical facts about this place. This walk is not tough and you will see the waterhole. Best spot during rainy season where you will see the water coming down from the top like waterfall. Then you will stop by the cultural centre - buy some souvenirs or books related to Anangu community and see different paintings (no photography allowed). For the sunset tour, we went to the Kata Tjuta and did one of the climbs in between Mt Walpa and Mt Olga - 1 hour climb (warning - a bit steep). Then we headed to Uluru's sunset viewing area. There we had nibbles and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) while we witness another changing color of Uluru. At that viewing area, you are able to purchase the Aboriginals or Indigenous communities' artwork at a very low price. Do support them if you happen to see them. They will provide an autograph the back of dots paintings and a photo with them as well. There are quite a number of tours available for this place but with AAT Kings, there are wifi on board of the bus and the knowledgable tour guides will increase your understanding on why the rocks or domes looked red. Overall, if you have time in Australia and want to experience Outback's lifestyle for a couple of days, do visit this park. Might be better to fly into Ayers Rock Airport and stay within the Ayers Rock Resort proximity. :)

Oh. My. Come and see for yourself. This is a mighty rock in the middle of nowhere. A very special place.

The natural beauty and sheer oddness of this place is amazing. It has to be the most unnatural natural thing I've ever seen. Worth the trip out. I'm disappointed though in the human ran park portion, however, as there is a lot of aboriginal hocus pocus on the information placards but not one mention about the geology or science of Ayers Rock. If I were interested how a snake mated with a lizard and birthed a human my desires would be met. But I want to know what kind of rock this is and why in the world this giant thing juts out of the ground in the middle of nowhere. As for the climb, the park should just close that option rather than disappoint tourists with the illusion that they might be able to climb it. They literally have a chest full of signs and reasons of why the climb is closed for the day, from temperature to wind to too sunny to someone had a hangnail the night before.

Unique experience! We have been before but brought family here and to see the light show. No one should come to Australia and not see this rock! (Although everyone should be aware of how far away from civilisation it actually is, not a two minute trip from accomodation!) Each time we go we notice something new. We have never climbed the rock as it is not encouraged, however everyone does and maybe next time we will!

Beautiful. A must see. If you're like me and not the adventurous type of trying to "rough it", I would highly recommend going on a tour for this. Just beware that you will be bombarded with swarms of flies everywhere you go. Our guide says that they subside after sundown and in the winter but other than that they're just everywhere.

Having seen the Rock in pictures and on TV it still didn't prepare me for how awe inspiring this tremendous monolith in the middle of the desert would be. The shear size and natural beauty of the Rock once you get up close and walk around the base is an amazing experience. I took a day tour from Alice Springs down to the Rock and Olgas which was a great way to see as much as possible in the shortest time as the guides on the bus had plenty of time to fill you in with heaps on information about the Cultural history and natural geology of the landscape including the Olgas and the distant range in Western Australia. The guides took us on a walking tour around the base of the rock where we could see old rock paintings and other culturally significant caves and areas. There is a nice visitor information centre with a cafe and art gallery. The rock climb was closed due to weather conditions when I was there has a useful information board about the many dangers of climbing the rock and information why the traditional owners of the land wish people not to climb and by the look of the steepness it is not for the faint hearted. Sunset at the Rock brings in tour groups in their droves to watch the magical colour change. Some local artists also come by to see their beautiful art work too if you are looking for a souvenir.

An absolute must for anyone in Australia. Uluru is the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock. The sunset and sunrise are stunning - I would suggest going with a tour company - there are many options from luxury operators to the outdoorsy ones. There are hiking trails all around - carry enough water and a hat. On a rainy day, there will be waterfalls on the rock, which is another spectacular scene. Uluru is a spiritual place in Aboriginal culture, so please be respectful of their requests - such as no photography zones. I would suggest reading up on dreamtime before visiting - it provides more contexts - the western guides can be a hit or a miss.

People get t wrong when coming here. The masses usually do The Rock for sunrise and The Olgas for sunset. In actual fact, it needs to be the other way around. Besides the amazing sunrise and sunset you will get you will also have it less all the hundreds of people and and jumbo coaches. Also, make sure you take a litre of water for every hour you plan on being out there. About 4 people a year die out there from dehydration every year but they keep that quiet. Because it is so dry you dont sweat, well you do but it evaporates instantly so you dont realise it, it's a fine line between overheating and brain melt down

Awesome place to visit! We stayed 2 nights, got to see 2 sunrises and 2 sunsets. Rent a car if you're able to drive - it allowed us to be so flexible with our time in Uluru. The cars are right at the airport and the drive to the resort is about 10 minutes from the airport. We saw one sunset from the Uluru sunset viewing carpark, which has the sun setting behind you, and you're facing the rock. (everything is labelled very well. In doing research prior to my trip, I was a bit frustrated at the unclear reviews. Then I realized that everything is really self-explanatory once you arrive!) We watched another sunset from Kata Tjuta sunset viewing spot. We hiked the Walpa Gorge prior to sunset (got there about an hour before the sun was to set, which was pretty perfect timing as the walk takes about an hour total). Walpa Gorge is quite nice - would be cooler if there was water! But we were able to see 3 wild kangaroos!! Such a delight. They hopped right across the boardwalk in front of us, it was beautiful. On our one full day, we watched the sunrise from the Uluru sunrise viewing area, which was about a 30 minute drive from the resort. From there we did the base walk around the rock, which took about 2.5 hours. It's all very flat and not challenging in terms of physical exertion, but exhausting with the sun beating down on you. Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and water. They recommend drinking 1L per hour of walking. Word of advice - buy a fly net or wear something that keeps flies away. We spent so much energy swatting flies away from our face at every time of day during our viewings of both Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Such pests. At first we laughed at people with fly nets, but soon enough we wished we were them. Definitely check out Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) in addition to Uluru. They're large and you can walk through them, which is awesome. It takes a while longer to get to Kata Tjuta, about 40-60 minutes driving from the resort. We stayed at Pioneer Outback, which is a bit of a low maintenance, bare bones accommodation. It was clean enough and served its purpose. In the daytime when it's hot, there's a pool and a bar area to hang out in. Unfortunately there is no coffee here. Major downfall! As far as food goes, there's a shopping center with a supermarket, a cafe, a restaurant, a noodle shop (smartly called Ayers Wok) and some other shops. We had a dinner at Gecko's restaurant and it was overpriced and underwhelming. Overall Uluru is quite a wonderful place to visit, so special and full of history. You don't need to do too much research beforehand, and I think booking tours are unnecessary!! Just rent a car and get a map. PS there's a $25 per adult charge for a park admission, which is good for 3 days PPS seriously, get a fly net for your face

Truly amazing piece of rock rising straight from the desert. When I visited it had been raining for two weeks and the desert was a patchwork of green plants and red ochre. There were waterfalls cascading off the sides and the guide played us John Williamson's "Raining on the Rock" on the drive back. Didn't see the sunrise or sunset because of the low clouds but just as we were being driven to the airport the clouds blew off and we could see all of Uluru, a truly amazing sight.

Ayer's Rock is the western name given to the huge red rock that sits in central Australia. Uluru is the name given by the Aboriginal Australians. Despite this guide not being able to recognise the Northern Territory as a City/Town for this purpose, the rock is also not even close to Adelaide, which is an entirely different state, and despite many tourist assumptions it is not close to Alice Springs either. It is in fact just under 500kms to drive to the rock from Alice, and once you get there you pay extortionate tourist prices for the priviledge to see the rock up close and drive around it. For respect of their history and heritage, the Aboriginal people ask you not to climb it anymore although some people still do. Just 25kms away are the Olgas, another fascinating formation of rocks - a must see on your expedition in the Territory.

If you have the time THEN GO!!! This place is just magical. It's a bit of a trek to get to, but is SO worth it. There's a campsite 'next door' along with a backpackers hostel. There are more upmarket establishments too if that's your thing. Spent a couple of days here and was sad to leave. The atmosphere here is astounding, the colours thrown up by the desert are amazing. but best of all, is dusk time. Try - just try - to count the stars. wish i was there...... Oh, take a fly net.!

Qype lists this as a landmark in Sydney hmm. Uluru is 1,700 miles from Sydney, and it's almost 300 miles from Alice Springs, the nearest town of any size (and the nearest airport). So it's certainly not the place for a quick day trip! ...and neither should it be. When I went to the place 20+ years ago (gosh, am I that old?), we didn't think twice about climbing to the top -- Ayer's Rock was a tourist attraction, complete with Visitor's Centre and all the touristy trappings. Rather belatedly Uluru is being shown more respect, and quite right too. The one thing you could say about the place then, and I'm sure can still be said now, is that it is one of the most breath-takingly beautiful places you are ever likely to visit. The sheer vastness of the open space, the flat desert for thousands of miles in every direction, the spectacular colours at dawn and dusk -- well, the whole place certainly confirmed me in my theism. Sadly I haven't been back in 20 years. Work, relationships, children -- I've never quite been able to organise a return visit. Maybe, one day, the end of my working life will coincide with a retirement trip to Uluru just as the start of my professional training coincided with a back-packing trip there all those years ago.

En Route we saw a mini Uluru and they said that was it, they tricked us and we eventually came across the real Uluru. It is a unique landmark. It's colours change throughout the day, the redness of it is amazing. I camped with a group in the allocated camping grounds and we got up early to watch the rise over Uluru and Kata Tuta I think it was called. Beautiful, definite living in the moment. It is very dusty here as it is red desert. Also be where of flies. I needed a flynet over my head as they are really that annoying. It is an Abororiginal site, where you can see drawing where they communicated across at some point. It tells a story. The nearest town if I re-call correctly is Alice Springs (very small). Definitely a NOT to be missed trip.

Honestly, I really didn't believe this was worth the time/money part of our tour. It is very simply out in the middle of nowhere, so it's not easy or cheap to get there. Our tour guide gave some interesting stories, but honestly, in my opinion, it was not worth the trip. There is so many other places I would have rather spent the 2 days you have to commit to see this rock. If you do go, you will want to buy a fish-net hat because the flies are simply unbearable! Because it is the desert, they will fly into any moist area (eyes, nose, mouth) they can get to - luckily our tour guide provided the net hats for our group.

This is an amazing,spiritual place to visit. We camped out nearby and drove to Uluru at around 5am. We were asked not to climb the rock as the Aboriginal people consider it to be a sacred site. We walked around the base which turned out to be an amazing experience. It was very peaceful and got us away from the crowds.That evening ,we again camped nearby and watched the sunset behind Uluruspecial!

Absolutely worth it to see! To get all the information and background, go there by a guided tour (min. 2 days at AR to see the rock at 2 different days) :-)

its bonzza mate well worth a visit

I like this place!!! I've celebrate Christmas here and is very amazing.

Uluru is the aboriginal name for Ayer's Rock and how it is now described in most tourist guides. It is well worth seeing but is only one of several things in that region to see. It is possible to climb the rock although the aboriginal people ask tourists not to do this as the rock is sacred to them. Sadly many people ignore this. If you do intend to climb Uluru then wear suitable footwear and take plenty of water to drink. As an alternative to climbing the rock it is possible to walk around the perimeter of it. I did this and it is about 9km and takes 1.5-2 hours. By doing this you get to see a lot of the artwork that most people miss. It is also very quiet as most people don't do this walk. I would recommend doing this early in the morning as it's scorching hot by 9am in the summer. It is worth seeing it as the sun sets and rises although only if there aren't too many clouds!

Simply one of the most stunning & moving places you can visit. Kata Tjuda out of this world. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage area for a reason, Uluru simply mystical and Kata Tjuta lessvisited but equally as impressive. Spend time at these places not the toursit township of Yalara, base walk Uluru, do the difficult but stunning 7k walk of The Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta, as the indigenous people would like you to do, take the experience in, be part of your environment, behave, be quiet, meditate on your prescence here. It can be hard with yahoo tourists everywhere but simply let them move on and get back into the mystique of the place. It is a pity the area has become so popular, to have been here back in the 1950's when it was empty would have been magical. I ask (as do the local indigenous people) please don't climb the rock, you wouldn't scale the outside of the Vatican City so why disrespect the indigenous wishes?

Lot's of coments about the Ayer's Rock. If you have enough time make a 4 to 6 day trip out of it starting from Alice Springs. You will get a real outback feeling. You can do it self guided or with a organised tour. We did it with a 4WD Toyota witch offers you the opportunity do see spots like palm valey.