Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs: Discover Uluru & Kata Tjuta with BBQ Dinner

Embark on a day trip from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock and discover the wonders of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Enjoy guided walks, sunset views, and a BBQ dinner experience.

Duration: 18 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Erldunda Desert Oaks Resort - First stop of the day will be at Erldunda (home of the Emu) where you can purchase breakfast.
  • Ayers Rock Resort Shopping Centre - A quick stop to pick up other passengers if there are any.
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre - We then visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre where you will have time to learn about the local Pitjantjatjara people and buy some souvenirs. The Cultural Centre was built with 90,000 mud bricks with the help of the local Anangu people. It is built on a sacred site and has very special meaning to the local Anangu people.
  • Uluru - We then head to the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock), which is next to the entrance to the Uluru climb. From here one of the two guides will take you on a guided Mala Walk. The Mala Walk follows the north-west side of Uluru, where there are many fine examples of Anangu rock art, and you can experience the wonder of the sheer vertical walls. The guide will tell Dreamtime stories of the Anangu People.

We drive from the front of Uluru around to the Kuniya car park, which is at the back of Uluru. From here we start our second Uluru guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. The guide will take you along a short track to the Mutitjulu Waterhole – home of an ancestral water snake called Wanampi. The guide will share stories of local traditions and explain how the Anangu people traditionally used the waterhole for hunting. The caves containing rock art were used in the past by Anangu still alive today.

  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - The scene has been set, the highlight of the day, the breathtaking Uluru sunset with a glass of bubbly(or BYO beer) and a delicious Aussie BBQ. A spectacular day never to be forgotten. After sunset, we set off to Alice Springs. Or if you’re ending the tour at Ayers Rock Resort you’ll be dropped off at Outback Pioneer after sunset.
What's Included
  • Accommodation pick-up & drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • BBQ at sunset with sparkling wine
  • Uluru Park entrance fee ($38pp)
  • Experienced and accredited tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the wonders of Uluru as part of your Northern Territory adventure.

Travel in air-conditioned comfort, hear intriguing stories and learn the secrets of this unique world-renowned destination. We provide BBQ, beverages and snacks so all you have to do is focus on your incredible surroundings.

All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. They do not require a high level of fitness or agility.

You’ll enjoy:
Watching the sunset at the sacred site of Uluru with a glass of bubbly
Uluru: Guided Mala Walk
Uluru: Guided Mutitjulu Waterhole Walk
Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Mount Connor Lookout (Alice Springs start only)

  • Please wear strong, non-slip walking shoes
  • Please bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and 1.5 liter water bottle
Location
Erldunda Desert Oaks Resort
Lasseter Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Wander56536243670
Jul 16, 2024
Information galore - Yad was a great guide, well spoken and knowledgeable. Yad was also very friends and kind answering any and all questions he could. What a great trip and a great experience. Thank you Yad!
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Joseabner_r
Jul 3, 2024
Spectacular! - Incredible experience. The day was perfect. Clear sky and great weather. Watching the sunset while eating a BBQ and drinking wine was priceless.
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Moana_k
Jun 26, 2024
Respect - Guide & driver showing huge respect for the Country, People & Culture, through stories & knowledge. Kept the trip prompt allowing more time at sunset with BBQ & bubbles. Very grateful for the time keeping. Thanks team
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Rock_w
Jun 24, 2024
The cultural history of... - The cultural history of Uluru and the geological makeup of this massive natural phenomenon was so interesting. Our guide, Yad, was very nice and informative! Our bus driver, Charlie, was kind and interesting. It was a wonderful, worthwhile day!
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Krishnabharat_b
Jun 23, 2024
Our experience - Worth traveling nearly 1000 km to and fro in a single day from AS to see the iconic Uluru. Fabulous trip and both the guides were good, well informed and humorous. Sunset barbecue and views of the rock was the best part.
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Neilmo4492lt
Jun 22, 2024
Majestic Uluṟu - The rock lives up to every expectation you have . Guided tour presented cultural insights into the history of the rock you wouldn’t normally discover.
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Chanan_l
Jun 19, 2024
Great and informative... - Great and informative tour with a great garbage dinner at aunaet. Tour guide Yam was truly informative. Coach was comfortable for long tract from Alice springs to UlAru.
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328ebonyl
Jul 11, 2024
Uluṟu is spectacular! - Pleasant and informative driver. Easy going tour pace. Uluru is incredible! Did not disappoint with all of the history, culture, stories and sunset colour changes. Snacks were limited so suggest taking your own as well. BBQ dinner and drinks covered preferences and ample amount to cover everyone. Thank you!
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Kylie
Jul 8, 2024
This is a good tour, the... - This is a good tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a long day so be prepared.
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Eli_s
Jun 16, 2024
The guided tour and the... - The guided tour and the experiencing the sunset on Uluru were unforgettable. The barbecue was nice for having a chat with some other participants but not memorable as such.
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