Tourism Central Australia - Alice Springs, Barkly Region, Uluru Tours & Travel Information

No matter how many pictures you've seen, nothing will prepare you for your first view of Uluru. Even from a distance, across the rich red plains of The Centre, the power of its ancient spirit will overwhelm you. Once you stand at its base, touch it and explore the mysteries of its perimeter, you will understand why it's not only a treasured icon to local Aboriginal people, but also one of the great wonders of the world.

Aboriginal Ties

There are no two views of Uluru that are the same, especially not after you've looked at it through the eyes of the traditional owners, the Anangu. To them, Uluru is sacred. Tour with Aboriginal guides, who will explain some of the important creation laws of Uluru. But if you'd rather explore on your own, interpretive signage also provides fascinating details of the significance of Uluru to the Anangu.

Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park

Uluru is located in the 1,325-hectare Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park. The park has been World-Heritage listed for not only the importance of its natural phenomena, but also its cultural significance. Entry to the park is $25 per person (free to children under 16) and the permit is valid for 3 days.

How Big?

Uluru measures 9.4 km around the base and rises up to 348 metres. It is like an iceberg in the desert, in that geologists believe up to six kilometres remain buried beneath the earth. Uluru is literally only the tip of the iceberg. To the west, and standing over 200 metres taller than Uluru, are the gigantic domes of Mt Olga / Kata Tjuta, the traditional name meaning many heads. Uluru and Kata Tjuta both reveal the depth of their moods at the rising and setting of the sun. Witness a display of colours from gentle, dusky blues and purples to fierce oranges and reds.

The Resort

After the sun goes down, head back to the award-winning Ayers Rock Resort and enjoy the serenity of this ultimate oasis in the desert. The outstanding facilities and all-you-could-ask-for comfort blend in with the beauty of the surrounding desert. Whether you choose to

indulge in five-star delights or pitch your tent on a carpet of lush grass, you'll find everything you wouldn't expect, but everything you'd ever want.