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Before you go
Your trip to Yulara.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Yulara – Northern Territory Destination Uluru and the Red Centre about 1950 km from Darwin
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Ayers Rock (Connellan) (AYQ) Yulara · 6 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Ayers Rock (Connellan) Airport is about 6 km away, with shuttle buses for guests timed to flights. From Alice Springs it’s roughly 430 km on sealed road, about a 5-hour drive; there are also coaches and multi-day tours.
How many days
Three days: one for the Uluru base walk and the sunset, one for Kata Tjuta and the sunrise, and half a day for the cultural center and a guided walk.
When to go
From April to September days are usually more pleasant for walking; in winter, June to August, nights are cold. From November to March it is very hot, and some trails close late morning on the hottest days.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not essential: there are regular buses and organized tours between Yulara, Uluru and Kata Tjuta. A rented car gives flexibility for sunrise and sunset times. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Yulara
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Morning
Cultural center and base trail
Start at the cultural center to learn about Anangu culture and then head to the Uluru base trail, or a section of it, while temperatures are cooler.
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Late afternoon
Sunset at Uluru
Go to the sunset viewing area on the west side of the rock to watch the changing light on Uluru.
2 days in Yulara
Day 2
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Morning
Kata Tjuta
Leave before dawn to see the sunrise and then walk the Valley of the Winds or the Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta.
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Afternoon
Rest in Yulara
Return to Yulara during the hottest hours and, at night, look for one of the stargazing tours, taking advantage of the desert’s dark skies.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Yulara from Uluru?
About 18 km by road, around a 20-minute drive or bus ride.
Where to stay to visit Uluru?
In Yulara, which gathers all the region’s accommodations, from campgrounds to hotels. There is no lodging inside the national park.
Do you have to pay to enter Uluru park?
Yes, you must purchase the national park pass, valid for several days; check the current rates.
How to get from Uluru airport to Yulara?
The airport is about 6 km away. There are shuttle buses timed to flights and car rentals at the airport.