Stoping over at Ayers Rock
Tour Uluru to see Ayers Rock!!!
Reasons why Uluru should be on your bucket list
Situated right in the heart of the Northern Territory, Ayers Rock or rather Uluru is the real heart of the Red Centre. Considered sacred by Australia’s first people, a trip to Uluru is to appreciate nature in its rawest form. Our short guide below will tell you how to get to Uluru and what you should include in your itinerary while planning your Uluru Tours.
Uluru Tour Guide
Getting to Uluru
Visiting Ayers Rock
Uluru Base Walk
How to get to Uluru
Driving to Uluru is perhaps the best way to see Ayers Rock. However, it is quite a long drive. But with that said it really brings to life the experience of an outback journey. The nearest town of Alice Springs is about five hours away from Uluru. From Melbourne or Sydney the journey would take around three or two full days of driving so bear that in mind to plan some additional stops along the way. Whichever way you set out from, get yourself onto the Stuart Highway. Once you turn off Stuart Highway take the Lasseter Highway and along the way you will come across a little lookout at the top a sand dune. In addition there´s also a free camping ground on the roadside just about 30 kilometres away from the boundary of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. You can stop at the campsite and stretch out while enjoying the silhouette of Ayers Rock in the distance. The first sighting of the rock is always special.
Making it in time for a sunset at Uluru
Perhaps one of the first things you should do when getting to Uluru is to plan for a sunset. There a few popular lookout spots to capture a perfect sunset around Yulara town. Each lookout offers a different perspective of the vibrant hues and changing colours against the huge monolith and no two lookouts will offer the same experience. The most popular lookout is about 11 kilometres through the entrance of the park. You can buy tickets for three days at a time.
Get your bikes out for a cycle around the base of Uluru
Many people opt to walk the base of Ayers Rock, but considering the humidity and the heat biking might be a better option. It’s about 11 kilomteres right around the base, and if you don’t have your own bike you could hire one. Biking would also help get in some workout time as well while enjoying the view.
Why you should fit in a guided Mala Walk at Uluru
Participating in a free ranger guided walk along the base of Uluru is a highlight for visitors to Ayers Rock. Wait till the heat subsides and accompany a ranger who will stop at different points at the base to relate the creation stories of the Anangu people. The art and the culture that one encounters at Uluru is magical as well as spiritual, so make sure to spend more than just a day here.
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