Visit Uluru (Ayers Rock)
One of the World’s Great Natural Wonders
Rising from seemingly nowhere in the deep centre of Australia, Uluru (Ayers Rock) is one of the world’s great natural wonders. If you are planning to explore Uluru (Ayers Rock) and experience both the physical and cultural significance of this Australian icon, we can help.
Spectacular Sights
Most visitors would have seen photographs, or advertisements featuring Uluru (Ayers Rock), but nothing prepares you for the physical impact of this vast monolith. Its sheer immensity dwarfs everything around it. Uluru (Ayers Rock) has acquired its reputation not just because it is such a unique landform, but also because of the effect the sun has on its colours and appearance. Sunrises and Sunsets cause changes to its colour from browns though oranges, reds to finally grey.
Spiritually Significant
A trip to Uluru (Ayers Rock) is also about experiencing and understanding its cultural and spiritual significance. Both Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta have great cultural significance for the Anangu traditional landowners. Self discover or take guided Uluru (Ayers Rock) tours that inform about the local flora and fauna, bush foods and the Aboriginal Dream time stories of the area.
Activities at Uluru
Uluru tours and activities can include include:
* The Sounds of Silence Dinner
* Helicopter and Fixed Wing flights from Ayers Rock
* Uluru sunrise base tours
* Uluru sunset tours
* Cultural tours / Uluru day tours
How to get to Uluru
Geographically located near the centre of Australia, Uluru (formerly Ayers Rock) has its own airport and can be accessed by road and /or air. Rail access is to Alice Springs only
If choosing to visit Uluru you can fly in directly to Uluru (Ayers Rock Airport) or fly into Alice Springs and drive the 460 km (5hrs), or catch a coach (6hrs) to Uluru.
Other things in the Red Centre
There are a number of notable attractions between Uluru and Alice Springs worth exploring (notably Kings Canyon and the West MacDonnell Ranges)
A popular itinerary for people who want to spend the extra time exploring around the Red Centre is to fly into Alice Springs and out of Uluru or Vice Versa
If planning to explore the Red Centre, a minimum of 6 days is recommended.
Where to Stay at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Places to Stay in Ayers Rock
When travelling to Uluru (Ayers Rock) there are a variety of accommodation options to choose from to suit any taste and budget. Accommodation in Ayers Rock ranges from 2 star accommodation through to the ultimate in 5 star luxuries. Popular and highly-rated Ayers Rock accommodation include: Sails in the Desert, Desert Gardens Hotel, Emu Walks Apartments and Outback Pioneer Hotel and Lodge.
Sails in the Desert is at Ayers Rock Resort, and offers 5 star accommodation in Uluru. Renowned for its upscale accommodations, the resort gives its guests a choice between two styles of accommodation — superior or terrace. The Sails in the Desert resort includes features such as a bar and a lounge so guests can relax after a busy day sightseeing and an outdoor swimming pool to cool down from the Desert heat.
The Desert Gardens Hotel offers room choices in Uluru accommodation — standard, deluxe or deluxe rock view. In the standard room you will have a view of the gardens, in the deluxe room you will have a view of the Desert and in the deluxe rock room you will enjoy the view of Uluru. This resort has a 4½ star rating and includes an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and tennis court.
Emu Walks Apartments has a 4 star rating with fully serviced, spacious apartments that are located behind a beautiful canopy of gardens filled with magnificent native trees. Each Emu Walks Apartment can comfortably cater for up to 4–6 people. When booking Uluru accommodation at these apartments you are given a choice of a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom apartments.
Outback Pioneer Hotel and Lodge gives the choice between 3 ½ star Hotel or 2 star Lodge accommodation in Ayers Rock — so if you are a budget traveller then this is the accommodation for you. The Outback Pioneer Hotel and Lodge focus on the theme of the Australian Outback. To highlight this, the hotel includes food from Australia’s past and supplies BBQ’s so you can be self-sufficient and cook your own meals if you like. This is a fantastic hotel suitable for your entire family, one of the rare places to stay in Ayers Rock that offers a babysitting service, outdoor pool and even family-friendly entertainment.
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