Ayers Rock Australia - Uluru

Everything You Need To Know About Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park

Standing in front of Ayers Rock in Australia: for many Outback travellers this is the most anticipated moment of their Australia holiday.

Photo by Krossbow

Ok, for some standing on top of Uluru is the ultimate dream, a "must do before I die" thing...

Either way, nearly every tourist wants to visit Uluru while in Australia. But, as with all big tourist attractions, often the experience is spoiled by the sheer number of people, the commercialism, the prices, all the marketing...

I know many people visit Ayers Rock in Australia with big expectations, and leave disappointed...

That's a shame. A visit to Uluru can and should be an enjoyable and memorable experience. In the articles in this section you will find all the information you need to make sure that your visit will be!

A Day With Ayers Rock

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If you plan on going to Ayers Rock: What are your thoughts and expectations?
And if you have seen Uluru and Kata Tjuta: What were your experiences?

Find out what other readers had to say about Uluru.

Uluru Australia Background Information

Ayers Rock Facts
Geological, historical and other quick facts about the impressive monolith. Size, exact location etc.

Climbing Ayers Rock
It's allowed, but should you do it? Climbing Uluru is a controversial thing to do. Read this article and make an informed decision for yourself.

Ayers Rock Sunsets
The everchanging colours of Uluru at sunset and sunrise are a famous spectacle. So famous that the viewing areas are rather crowded... Watch some videos and find out more.

Pictures Of Ayers Rock
A gallery of stunning pictures of Uluru: sunrises, sunsets, the base walk and the climb.

Uluru - Ayers Rock Visitor Information

Uluru National Park At A Glance
Essential visitor information for Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park: distances, fees, things to do, walking times...

Ayers Rock Map
Several maps of Uluru, the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park and the Northern Territory.

Uluru Accommodation
Unless you visit on a day tour from Alice Springs you will have to stay at Yulara. The Ayers Rock Resort offers all levels of accommodation, from luxury to budget to camping.
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Uluru Budget Tips
The resort has a reputation for being ridiculously expensive. (The Ayers Rock Campground is the only reasonably priced accommodation there.) This page tells you how you can cut costs during your visit to Uluru National Park.

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Read What Others Say About Ayers Rock/Uluru

Click below to read the opinions, experiences and questions of other readers.

No need to climb Uluru I've been to Uluru twice now, and both times have been very powerful experiences, but I didn't feel the need to climb it.

I would have to say that ...

Ayers Rock to Perth Thanks for your reply on the campervan hire from Melbourne to Perth question. We have now booked our campervan and will be travelling from Brisbane instead ...

9-day round trip drive Melbourne to Uluru/Ayers Rock My friend and I are planning to rent a car and drive from Melbourne (leaving March 21 at 8 or 9am) to Uluru/Ayers Rock, returning to Melbourne by the end ...

Alice Springs to Ayers Rock - 5 1/2 days I will be arriving in Alice Springs in the afternoon of March 24th. I will be driving the back way via Kings Canyon to Ayers Rock (4wd). I definitely want ...

Uluru - a hypnotic presence On our first trip to Australia in August 2002 we drove from Darwin to Uluru in a campervan. Usually, before I leave home, I like to read books about the ...

Planning Outback trip to Red Centre I need help with planning a four or five nights trip into "The Outback". We are an energetic couple 56 years old (a young 56). We love photography, camping,...

The secret of Uluru - how to enjoy this mystical place I admit I was never attracted to visit Uluru, neither was my hubby. Too expensive, too far away, too much hype about the rock. When I planned our fourth ...

Alice Springs/Uluru with small children in January We (2 adults, 2 children - 5 & 8) would like to do a trip into Alice Springs/Uluru at the beginning of January, for about a week, after spending Chrsitmas ...

My Uluru experience
I went to Uluru in 1982 when it was still largely called Ayers Rock, and before it was handed back to the Aboriginal owners. I climbed the rock – not ...

Driving From Airport To Ayers Rock I have an enquiry about driving to Ayers Rock from the airport there. My girlfriend and I will be travelling from Cairns back to Perth on the 3rd of ...

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