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Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs: Discover Uluru & Kata Tjuta with BBQ Dinner
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593 Ratings
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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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- 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
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(593 Ratings)
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Douglas_dow
Feb 15, 2025
Uluru - highly recommended - Very happy with the trip to Uluru. Our driver, Miguel, and our guide, Yad, were both great. Especially appreciated the cold towels on the hot day.
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Carolinelp8008iu
Feb 6, 2025
Fantastic experience delivered with a friendly professionalism. - We were collected from our hotel by a very comfortable, smart coach and helpful, happy driver.
Jon gave a commentary during the long journey which was so good that I enjoyed every kilometre. He let us rest in between a wealth of information and story telling of early farmers, explorers, first nation people's, the environment and places of interest. A natural, enthusiastic guide, we felt safe and informed but also entertained.
We had a brief lunch then over to the Uluru centre. We could have been longer at the centre, but the tour was next, and the high light of the day. Yad was very organised and led us confidently. His creation stories were well described and even a little acted out! He shared his knowledge with enthusiasm but also with great respect. He was friendly and thoughtful....so polite!
We enjoyed our BBQ very much. I am vegetarian so pre ordered my meal and I was surprised at how much care was taken by Yad and the team.
Jon drove us back to Alice Springs and despite the late hour we never felt anything but safe and cared for. He laughed with all the guests, as if he had known us all for years. He helped others with their luggage, ensuring they were delivered to their hotels safely.
The dedication and attention to detail by these staff members made the trip even more enjoyable. A trip to Uluru is a never to be forgotten experience and we hope to repeat in the future.
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163ronaldl
Jan 25, 2025
Great Way to Visit Ayers Rock - This was an excellent way to see Uluru without having to stay in Ayer’s Rock. The 450 km trip, each way, required a long five-and-a-half-hour ride in the bus. Our driver, Miguel, handled the job very professionally. Once we arrived in Ayer’s Rock Yad took
over as our driver/guide and kept everyone on track. He was very good at telling us the story about the Aboriginal peoples and their relationship with Uluru. Our BBQ dinner, with drinks, was well organized and delicious. We all had time to enjoy our meal and drinks and take in sunset over Uluru.
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Kari_m
Jan 23, 2025
Great, But Tiring - I was picked up right on time. The drivers and guide were fantastic. Sebastian drove the luxury tour bus to Yulara and back. He's a pro. Imagine how challenging it is to drive 5 hours, in the dark, on a 2-lane road? 3 times we encountered animals. That was scary, but Sebastian handled it well.
Yad was our driver in Yulara over to Uluru, our guide around Ayers Rock and the grill master for the sunset BBQ. He was so knowledge and kind. He had apples for the group and even provided us with ice cold towels during our walk. It was so appreciated!!! The food was good and they had good options for vegetarians.
I learned a lot about the aboriginal people from that area and seeing the rock up close and from a distance was amazing and rather spiritual.
The only problem with this tour is that the drive from and back to Alice Springs is sooo long and tiring - 5 hours each way!!! I recommend spending a couple of days in Alice Springs, take the tour, but stay at least a second day in Yulara.
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R3170sgrichardw
Jan 21, 2025
Beautiful views - It was a good trip just a long day. It was interesting to see the outback. The tour/driver had good information. The tour guide around Ayers Rick was good but sometimes hard to understand because if his accent
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Patricia_v
Jan 19, 2025
Very organized and... - Very organized and professional. Great experience. We had good weather and good champagne. Good company.
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Matt_h
Jan 12, 2025
Go with Emu! - First - January is the wrong time of year to visit Uluru…forecast was for about 43C!
As it was, as we arrived we got cloud cover, and even rain and wind. It made the day much more pleasant, and we got the unique experience of seeing the Rock WET!
I recommend Emu over the other tour providers for this reason…we were transported in a full size motorcoach, which was very comfortable. The other tour companies used smaller buses or large trucks. I have no doubt the other companies provide a fine tour, but I found the comfort and service with Emu exceptional. Our drivers/guides John and Yad gave an excellent commentary, about central Australia all the way from Alice Springs, and, of course, at Uluru. Many thanks!
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Georginac595
Dec 21, 2024
Alice to Uluru Sunset bbq day trip. - I was so looking forward to visiting - I am an Aussie from Adelaide. And it did not disappoint! Whilst a really long day I knew that in advance. The guide (John) was great with the right mix of humour, storytelling and facts. The bus was cramped leg room and not ideal for the length of trip is the only negative. The water, snacks and bbq sunset dinner was awesome. Not once did I feel rushed. Uluru was amazing and the information and time to walk around parts of the rock and touch it, pictures and little waterfalls was well worth it. Sunset bbq I bought some local art (they have payid!) but prefer cash. Amazing talent. Bbq as I said was great, some cold beers, wine, soft drink. Awesome vantage point, great pics. Loved it and so glad to visit this special and unique place.
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Scottn949
Dec 7, 2024
Amazing fun day - A few things to say... They are super professional and their busses are modern. It is a 4.5 hour drive each way, so I got back to Alice Springs at 1 AM, but so worth it. The Rock is beautiful and their guide took us all around it stopping at interesting spots to walk around. Shortly before sunset they have everything set up for a huge BBQ, we have steak.
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Yabz14101999
Dec 16, 2024
Great tour - Tour guide was very informative and the BBQ and drinks were lovely! It's a good tour to do out of season. My tour guide was a bit lack luster with how he spoke so it wasn't as engaging for those who weren't that interested like myself.
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