Uluru (Ayers Rock) Base and Sunset Half-Day Trip with Opt Outback BBQ..., Uluru

About this activity

Travel in the comfort of your coach around the base of Uluru with your Driver Guide who will provide details on its incredible history. You’ll be fascinated by the Aboriginal stories that go back many thousands of years. Learn the significance of ancient Aboriginal rock art, about the area’s flora and fauna, and culture of its traditional owners, the Anangu. Your day concludes with a spectacular sunset at Uluru.

OPTIONAL BBQ DINNER

The BBQ site is within the Uluru National Park set amongst red sand dunes and desert oak trees providing a peaceful desert setting. You will enjoy a variety of Australian meats and salads, accompanied by wine, beer or orange juice (menus are subject to change). After dinner, tea, coffee and dessert will be served. Your guide will conduct a tour of the night sky, describing and pointing out some of the visible constellations with the assistance of a high beam spotlight (weather permitting).

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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: The drinks package now includes sparkling wine, red wine, white wine, lemonade, and orange juice
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Award winning Aussie BBQ dinner under the stars (if option selected)
Included: Experienced Driver Guide
Included: Comprehensive commentary
Included: Travel in an air-conditioned coach

Not included

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

Itinerary

Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre

45 min

Visit the Uluru–Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre – explore the Tjukurpa tunnel and read about the history, and flora and fauna of the park
Kuniya Walk

one hour

Join your Driver Guide for a short walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole at the base of Uluru. View ancient rock art and hear stories of traditional Anangu life. Learn the Tjukurpa (creation) story of Kuniya and Liru.
Stop 3

50 min Admission included

Later, travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area, and relax with sparkling wine as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the myriad shades of colour for which Uluru is renowned. Return to the resort after sunset or add on our award-winning Barbecue Dinner to top off this highlight evening (see optional details).

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 sunset times, as such the tour time on your voucher may not be accurate. Depending on your pick up location this tour departs from 2.30pm (Apr-Oct) and from 3pm (Nov-Mar).

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.

WHAT TO BRING

Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
Flynet in summer months (optional)
Enclosed walking shoes
Warm layers in cooler months
Water bottle to hold 1 litre
Cash if purchasing Aboriginal artwork

HOTEL PICK UPS

Please note, departure and return times vary throughout the year due to different sunset times, as such the tour time on your voucher may not be accurate. Depending on your pick up location this tour departs from 2.30pm (Apr-Oct) and from 3pm (Nov-Mar).

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Base and Sunset Tour

This option includes a guided walk along the base of Ayers Rock, drinks and canapes at Ayers Rock Sunset Viewing Area

Pickup included
Tour with Uluru Language Audio

Language Audio Guide App

Pickup included
Base, Sunset Tour & BBQ Dinner

This option includes a guided walk along the base of Ayers Rock, drinks and canapes at Ayers Rock Sunset Viewing Area and an authentic Aussie BBQ Dinner

Pickup included