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Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Rising from the red desert of Central Australia is a monolith impossible to miss — 348 meters high, 9 kilometers in circumference, a single rock without cracks or layers. Uluru (Europeans called it Ayers Rock) isn't merely a geological attraction. For the Anangu Aboriginal people, this is a sacred place, the center of their spiritual world for 30,000 years. And when you stand before this mass at sunset, as the stone changes color from orange to blood red, you understand: there's something here greater than just a beautiful landscape.

Geology and Spirituality

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Practical Information

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours
Recommended2 hours
Maximum3 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
38 AUD~38.0 $

Valid for 3 consecutive days. Children under 18 free. Buy online or at park.

Best Time to Visit

April-May and September-October for mild temperatures (15-30°C). Winter (June-August) can be cold at night but pleasant days. Avoid summer (December-February) when temperatures exceed 40°C. Sunrise and sunset are magical year-round.

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable
Official Website

How to Get There

Fly to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) in Yulara, 20 min from park. Direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns. Alternative: 5.5-hour drive from Alice Springs. Yulara is the resort town with all accommodation.

Best Photo Spot

Talinguru Nyakunytjaku sunrise viewing area. Sunset at designated viewing areas. Base walk at Mutitjulu waterhole. Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds. Field of Light at night.

When to Visit

Best Time

AprMaySepOct

Good Time

MarJunJulAugNov

Avoid

DecJanFeb

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Available
Charging
Outlets available
Mobile signal
Good

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 6, 2026
24 hours
Note

Summer 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM, winter 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM. Entry $38 (3 days), under 18 free. Sunrise/sunset from Talinguru platforms. Climbing permanently closed. Respect Aboriginal culture.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Partially accessible
Audio Guide
Available
Staff Assistance
Available

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No. Climbing was permanently banned on October 26, 2019, out of respect for its deep spiritual significance to the Anangu people. The base walk offers a meaningful alternative.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Park entry $38 AUD per adult (3 days). Climbing banned since 2019 - please respect this. Base walk 10.6km (3-4 hours). Sunrise/sunset viewing areas provided. Sounds of Silence dinner $290. Field of Light installation spectacular. Bring water - desert climate. Summer (Dec-Feb) extremely hot, arrive early. Kata Tjuta (Olgas) nearby worth combining.

Fly to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) in Yulara, 20 min from park. Direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns. Alternative: 5.5-hour drive from Alice Springs. Yulara is the resort town with all accommodation.

Talinguru Nyakunytjaku sunrise viewing area. Sunset at designated viewing areas. Base walk at Mutitjulu waterhole. Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds. Field of Light at night.

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