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Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs: Discover Uluru & Kata Tjuta with BBQ Dinner
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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
- Uluru Park entrance fee (until 31 March 2026)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- BBQ at sunset with sparkling wine
- Experienced and accredited tour guide
- Accommodation pick-up & drop-off
- Uluru Park entrance fee (until 31 March 2026)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- BBQ at sunset with sparkling wine
- Experienced and accredited tour guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- From 1 April 2026 - Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass is not included in tour price
- Gratuities
- From 1 April 2026 - Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass is not included in tour price
Additional Information
Discover the marvels of Uluru as part of your Northern Territory journey.
Travel in air-conditioned comfort, listen to fascinating stories, and uncover the secrets of this globally acclaimed destination. We offer BBQ, beverages, and snacks, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking surroundings.
All activities are deemed very safe for…
Discover the marvels of Uluru as part of your Northern Territory journey.
Travel in air-conditioned comfort, listen to fascinating stories, and uncover the secrets of this globally acclaimed destination. We offer BBQ, beverages, and snacks, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking surroundings.
All activities are deemed very safe for all age groups and do not require a high level of fitness or agility.
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)
NOTE: Starting 1 April 2026, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass ($38) is not included in the tour price and must be purchased before the tour.
- Please wear strong, non-slip walking shoes
- Please bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and 1.5 liter water bottle
- From 1 April 2026 – please bring Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass (digital copy accepted)
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
(609 Ratings)
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Rosemarycand23
Jul 12, 2025
Worth the Drive! - Early pick up with a late return back to the hotel (17hr day) was all worth it! Bus ride was comfortable with regular stops to stretch. Upon arrival for lunch, our guide hopped on the bus to officially start our tour. The visit to Uluru Rock doesn’t disappoint, that beautiful sacred rock, to see it, touch it and hear the stories, just priceless. Made time to visit the cultural center and purchase First Nation made items. Before sunset, headed to our designated dining area with the perfect view of Uluru to capture the various shades of color cast by the setting sun. Breathtaking to say the least. Yummy dinner prepared and provided by tour staff including our guide, something for everyone! Thank you Miguel for the safe travels and Jad our knowledgeable guide.
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Robert_h
Jul 8, 2025
I enjoyed the experience... - I enjoyed the experience and the guide. He was knowledgeable about the history of the region. I would recommend Emu run to everyone.
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Relax615360
Jun 3, 2025
Yum bbq - Had a great time on the tour. Learned a lot and got plenty of time at uluru! Bbq dinner was really nice. Would recommend packing a breakfast/lunch as no lunch is provided - but there are places to buy food.
Lots of stops to stretch and get out of the bus so the drive doesnt feel so long!
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Judith
May 31, 2025
A great day out. - Brilliant drivers, Coban from Alice and Adi(not sure of correct name) from Ulara as well as their helper for dinner on saturday may 31.
The two drivers/guides were very informative and also very safe drivers. The three of them were very efficient with the barbecue. I recommend this excursion as being informative, friendly and fun.
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Rene_c
May 30, 2025
value for money - Uluru is awesome, go there, enjoy the history, the BBQ was sumptuous, the tour guide was good, tour highly recommended
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Joanne_w
May 22, 2025
Uluru tour - This was a long day but definitely worth every minute, seeing Uluru and the Milky Way on our return journey! Our driver was great and very informative I would definitely recommend this tour
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B2617ssleos
May 15, 2025
Great Uluru day trip - Fantastic day trip to Uluru with a few stops along the way to break up the long drive. Sunset at Uluru is spectacular. It is a very long day, arriving back in Alice Springs around midnight. Corben and Yad were great, knowledgeable guides!
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St_l
May 14, 2025
Great Uluru Experience - This day trip to Uluru was great, for people that want to experience the magnificent site but not wanting to explore the areas too much. This is a perfect arrangement. We got to see the sights on the way to Uluru, not a lot to see but enough to experience the vast Australia outback and appreciate how vast this nation is, the kind of terrain, vegetation, deserts weather etc. We got to drive around the Uluru rock, it is magnificent, with the tour guide we got to understand along about the local culture, the aboriginal lifestyle and some knowledge about how this rock was formed millions of years ago. The trip end with a biggest highlight of sunset BBQ with Uluru as the backdrop. Really awesome 👌!
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Praveenr986
Apr 29, 2025
One of the best sunsets you will see. PLEASE BRING A FLY MASK. - IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING A FLY MASK
There are flies everywhere in the Northern territory, there's a cool camel story behind it. But please bring a fly mask otherwise you won't be able to stand still for 2 seconds without flies buzzing near your face and bothering you.
Our guide drove us through the wilderness, stopping at an emu farm, telling us geographical information about the land and the highway we were driving at. At Uluru, we took a couple of hours walking around the monolith, learning about its history and significance to the aboriginal community. It was followed by one of the best sunsets and golden hour. It just didn't end there, on the way back, with zero light pollution, we could clearly see the stars and the milky way. Our driver stopped at night on the highway and turned off all the lights so we could stargaze.
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Gayle_p
Jun 5, 2025
Before your trip make... - Before your trip make sure that they are using the air conditioned luxury coaches. The bus we were on was old, noisy, rattly, had tight seat belts and was generally uncomfortable. Bit much to put up with for a 5 hour trip to Uluru and 5 hours back again.
However, the drivers and guides were very knowledgeable and did a great job. BBQ dinner was really good and the sunset was amazing.
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