Uluru Sunrise (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta Half Day Trip, Uluru

About this activity

The early rise is well worth it as you experience the two major landmarks in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Start with an amazing sunrise at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, the Uluru sunrise viewing area. Afterwards, on the 45 kms drive to Kata Tjuta your Driver Guide will provide you with an historical overview of the National Park. The walk through the sheer walls of Walpa Gorge won’t disappoint as you’re led into a world of rare plant species and lush evergreen scrubs.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 58 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: AAT Kings

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Travel in a super comfortable coach with air conditioning
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Experienced local driver/guide
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Tea, coffee or hot chocolate & biscuits

Not included

Not included: Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park Entry fee adults AUD38/ children FOC, valid for 3 consecutive days

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

This is your destination for unforgettable sights.

Rise early and travel into Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy a warming cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate as the dawn creeps across the desert plain and lights up Uluru.
Stop 2

20 min

On your way to Kata Tjuta, your Driver Guide will provide insight into the history and geology of this ancient land.

From here enjoy a panoramic view of the southern side of Kata Tjuta, and see Uluru on the distant horizon.
Kata Tjuta - The Olgas

Passing by

Arrive at the 36 steep-sided domes, the other icon of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Walpa Gorge

one hour

Walpa Gorge - meaning ‘wind’ in the local Aboriginal language, a breeze will accompany you as you explore the gorge. Follow the path between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta, to a lush oasis in the desert. Admire mulla mulla plants and spearwood trees at the end of the gorge.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Sails In The Desert
Ayers Rock Campground
Desert Gardens Hotel
Outback Hotel

Please note, departure and return times vary throughout the year due to different sunrise times, as such the tour time on your voucher may not be accurate. This tour departs 1hrs 30mins prior to sunrise.

Please contact AAT Kings Reservations Team on 1300 228 546/ +61 2 9028 0880 to reconfirm your tour 24-48 hours prior to departure and to check your exact pick-up time to avoid missing your tour.

Please be at your pickup location 10 minutes prior to your reconfirmed pickup time.

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Uluru-Kata-Tjuta National Park ticket is required for each guest booking this trip for $38 per Adult (children FOC). We recommend purchasing this prior to departure directly or by contacting AAT Kings.
Please contact AAT Kings under 1300 228 546 for any questions and advise specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.
AAT Kings will send you a confirmation via email shortly after the booking. If you have provided your mobile phone number you will also receive a text message approx. 72hrs before your tour confirming your pick up location and time.

HOTEL PICK UPS

Please note, departure and return times vary throughout the year due to different sunrise times, as such the tour time on your voucher may not be accurate. This tour departs 1hrs 30mins prior to sunrise.

Please contact AAT Kings Reservations Team on 1300 228 546/ +61 2 9028 0880 to reconfirm your tour 24-48 hours prior to departure and to check your exact pick-up time to avoid missing your tour.

Please be at your pickup location 10 minutes prior to your reconfirmed pickup time.

Lost Camel guests: Join pickup from Sails in the Desert; Emu Walk guests from Desert Gardens
Ayers Rock Campground guests: meet at the bus stop on Main Road