Uluru Adventure
Additional Information
# The Uluru climb may be closed at anytime due to Aboriginal cultural requirements or extreme weather conditions.
* Park entry not included. The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park entry fee is a government charge payable directly to the Park and is not included in the fare. The entry fee of $25 is valid 3 days and was correct at the time of printing. It is subject to change without notice. Children no Charge.
- Included in price:
- Morning tea, sunset buffet dinner and guided walks at Mala and Mutitjulu Waterhole
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- * Park entry not included. The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park entry fee is a government charge payable directly to the Park and is not included in the fare. The entry fee of $25 is valid 3 days and was correct at the time of printing. It is subject to change without notice. Children no Charge.
- What to bring:
- Hats, sunscreen, sturdy walking shoes and bottled water are required when participating in walks. All walking and climbs are subject to weather conditions.
- Fitness level required:
- Not specified
- Child policies:
- Children aged between 4 - 14 years inclusive receive 50% discount off Adult fare unless otherwise stated. - Adult fares apply to persons 15 years and over. - Children 4 years and under are free if not occupying a seat (ie, must sit in parent's/carer's lap). If a seat is required, child fare applies.
- Departure points:
- Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- Departure time:
-
06:30 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- 74 Todd Street Alice Springs or hotel pickups available
- Duration:
- Departs: 06:30 Returns: 23:30
- Mar/Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
Tour Details
- Operator
- Gray Line Sightseeing Day Tours
- Destination
- Ayers Rock (Uluru)
- Departs From
- Alice Springs
Tour Description
Rising from the desert sands, this massive creation from the dawn of time will overwhelm you. The richness of
colour changing by the hour, the powerful presence of the Aboriginal Tjukurpa (dreaming) and the enormity of this symbol of the Australian Outback. Traverse the Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta (Olgas), a tumbled mass of protruding
rock domes. Nothing will prepare you for your first close up of Uluru (Ayers Rock); its ancient mystery, its spirit and its wonder. Visit this monolith of Uluru...... and stand in awe!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Head out South Road and on to the Stuart Highway passing the West MacDonnell Ranges
Take a break at Jim's Place, Stuart's Well - a typical outback roadside stop - there's time for breakfast, light or cooked (own expense)
Cross remote endless plains and experience the vast openness of Outback Australia
Erldunda and Mt Ebenezer
Stunning sand ridges clad with desert oaks
Enjoy a complimentary Billy Tea or a cool drink with a lamington cake while taking in superb views of Mt Conner mesa
Look for massive road trains
Yulara - a modern desert tourist resort town
Experience the presence of Uluru - the massive stone heart of Australia
Learn of Aboriginal Tjukurpa and rock art on the Mala Walk
Take a complete circuit tour around the base of Uluru learning of the geology and legends of the rock
Take a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole and see Aboriginal rock art
Learn of the law, legends and bush tucker of the Anangu people
Visit the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and learn about Aboriginal culture and art
Uluru base - see it, touch it perhaps even climb it#
Visit Kata Tjuta - walking trails lead to cool valleys and secluded waterholes
Witness an Uluru sunset while sipping sparkling wine or juice followed by a sunset buffet consisting of cold meats, garden salad and bread
Return to Alice Springs stopping for a snack stop (own expense) and enjoy an on-board Australian movie.
Prices & Availability
Prices for 23 March 2010.
Use the calendar to book instantly
Tour
Uluru Adventure
Rates
- Adults
- $231.00
- Children
- $115.50
- Pensioners
- $231.00
