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Ayers Rock / Uluru

Ayers Rock or Uluru is a giant rock (referred to by many Aussies as 'The Rock') in the middle of Australia that has significant meaning to Aborigines, they nowadays own the rock again after the government handed it over to them in he 1980s on the condition they lease it back to National Parks.
The rock has a circumference of 8.5 km. and rises 347 metres above the surrounding plains.
William Gosse was the first white man to spot and climb the rock and named it after a former South Australia premier Sir Henry Ayers.
Geologists refer to this rock as both a monolith (it is the largest monolith in the world measuring 3.1km. in length) and a monadnock (isolated rock sticking out above surrounding country).

Latest news: Virgin Blue will commence domestic flights from Sydney to Uluru in August, so far Qantas had the monopoly on Sydney to Uluru flights and this new domestic route will certainly bring more cheap flights to Uluru!

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After the invention of political correctness in the 1990s word got out in the media around the world that it greatly upset the local Aboriginal owners if people took souvenir rocks from this place, leading to people all around the world sending heavy parcels returning their souvenir rocks and filling the Uluru National Parks office.
More than 300 000 people a year visit the rock and busloads of people descend on this place for sunrise and sunset when cameras click away and the champagne flows (if you didn't book on the cheapest tour that is). Nowadays many people opt not to climb the rock as the local Aboriginal owners do not approve of it but many others still do. It is quite an effort and quite a few people have died from heart attacks here or rolled down the steep slope, especially before the chain on poles was put in. The chance of having a heart attack here is three times as high as elsewhere in Australia. Sometimes the rock is closed to climbers when the temperatures go too high or when it rains.

uluru or ayres rock in central australia
Uluru or Ayres Rock, sacred site and tourist destination

Accommodation at Uluru

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Hotels and resorts at Ayers Rock

Desert Gardens Hotel

Ayers Rock Uluru resort and hotel accommodation

Located within the Ayers Rock Resort, only a short walk to Resort Shopping Centre and approximately 20 minutes to Ayers Rock (20km) and approximately 50 minutes to the Olgas by car. Rooms are large and along with the bathrooms, of exceptional quality.
White Gums Restaurant is situated in the main building behind the lobby and reception area serves buffet style and light a la carte meals. There is a complimentary coach transfer service between the hotel and the airport for all incoming and outgoing flight.
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Emu Walk Apartments

Ayers Rock Uluru resort and hotel accommodation

The Emu Walk Apartments Ayers Rock is located just minutes away from the Resort Shopping Centre and within close proximity to many restaurants including the Gecko's Mediterranean style cafe, this property offers fully self-contained apartments equipped with all necessary amenities. The Emu Walk Apartments is an ideal choice for you to holiday with family or friends.
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Longitude 131 Lodge

Ayers Rock Uluru resort and hotel accommodation

Longitude 131 Lodge is tucked away in a secluded spot, a magnificent setting, a row of tent like accommodation, all facing Ayers Rock, surrounded by red earth with desert vegetation. Each room is an upmarket 'tent' with a beautifully appointed room with airconditioning, ceiling fans, shower and separate toilet. Hair dryers, CD player, upon entering the room soft music is played with beautifully smelling oil burners. A magnificent resort, suitable for the descerning traveller (not recommended for under 12 year olds). There is nothing better than waking up to view of Ayers Rock, enjoying sunrise from the comfort of your bed.
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The Lost Camel

Ayers Rock Uluru resort and hotel accommodation

This funky hotel is located right next to the Resort's shopping centre, 2 minutes walk from Sails in the Desert and 20 km from the famous Uluru (Ayers Rock). Rooms are small, in excellent condition with an interesting aboriginal and modern mixture. There is a complimentary coach transfer service between the hotel and the Airport for all incoming and outgoing flights.
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Outback Pioneer Hotel

Ayers Rock Uluru resort and hotel accommodation

Outback Pioneer offers a choice of comfortable, affordable hotel rooms and budget cabins which give the traveller a real taste of traditional Australian hospitality. Combined with a huge barbecue area and all the luxuries of the Resort, this is an ideal venue for families.
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Sails in the Desert

Ayers Rock Uluru resort and hotel accommodation

Exquisitely furnished and designed, the Sails in the Desert Hotel Ayers Rock is an ultimate hotel providing comfort and luxury right in the heart of the Central Australian Outback. You can relax in one of the 232 spacious, airy and beautifully appointed rooms, which are all fit with latest amenities. The Hotel also features the acclaimed Mulgara Gallery, the lively, brasserie-style Winkiku Restaurant, relaxed cuisine by the pool at the Rockpool and the signature restaurant of Ayers Rock Resort.
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Getting to and around Uluru

Unless you are planning on some very long distance driving you will have to fly to Uluru.
Cheap flights are readily available on the internet now as competition around Australia is tough, try the sites below or see more cheap flights to Ayers Rock / Uluru here.

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Budget Car Hire needs little introduction, the name says it all: car hire at Budget Prices with a car hire company with an international reputation, and this sites makes it even easier to find yourself a cheap hire car, or anything else with wheels: trucks,buses, campervans, utes, four wheel drives etc.

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Thrifty Car Rental is another international car hire business with a reputation for cheap rental cars.

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Shuttle bus from Alice Springs. You will travel from Alice Springs via the rugged West MacDonnell and James Ranges to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Stop en route at the Outback Camel Farm where you can take the opportunity to ride a camel, known to many as the 'ships of the desert' (own expense). View and photograph the unusual flat-topped Atila (Mt Conner), a mesa formed during a period of great uplift, then left to the savages of aeons of erosion. En route your Driver/Guide will provide an informative and entertaining commentary on the natural and geological history of the region. More info and bookings...

 

7 Day Darwin to Alice Springs bus via Uluru - Departs from Darwin and travels via Ayers Rock (Uluru), , Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Kings Canyon, Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge, Litchfield National Park, Mary River Wetlands, Jim Jim Falls and Tennent Creek and arrives in Alice Springs. More info and reservations....

Camper vans

Central Australia is the perfect country to travel with a camper van! Pick up a camper in Darwin or Adelaide and explore the outback and the red centre at your leisure. Wide open roads, countless beautiful spots to pull over and camp, the freedom to go where and when you want, it is no wonder so many Aussies on retirement buy themselves a mobile home and spend years going around the country.
Nothing beats finding your own camping spot in the wild, having a cold beer admiring a wildly coloured outback sunset and a dinner cooked on the campfire under the magnificent starry skies.

Exploring Australia is a breeze with Cheapa Campa. With a full range of rental campers & motorhomes at fantastic prices Cheapa Campa allows you to travel in comfort on any budget.

Budget Backpacker Campervan & Motorhome Rentals. Hippie Camper is an Australian family owned and run company specialising in low cost campervan rentals for the budget conscious traveller. We started in 2006 and currently have four branches on the east coast of Australia from Cairns to Melbourne.

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See our page Campervan hire in Australia for more useful info and links on renting a camper or RV in Australia

 

Stargazing at Ayers Rock

The skies in Central Australia's desert are clear most of the year, and the absence of cities spreading their lights makes this the absolute perfect place to watch the stars of the southern hemisphere! More info....

Tours to and around Uluru / Ayers Rock

Looking for tours to or around Uluru, the Olgas, Kings Canyon etc.? Check out the range of tours that you can book online through Viator.

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Daytrip from Alice Springs

visit the olgas kata tjuta and uluru ayers rock on a daytrip
Kata Tjuta
© Northern Territory Tourism Commission

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! More info....

 

Dot painting workshop

aboriginal art at uluru ayers rock

A unique experience! Today you'll join Aboriginal artists at the Uluru Aboriginal Cultural Centre for a fascinating introduction to Aboriginal law and art. Learn the meaning of some of the symbols in the dot paintings that depict Aboriginal culture and lifestyle. Spend the afternoon with the artists and create your own Aboriginal dot painting, which you'll be able to take home as a momento of your experience at Ayers Rock (Uluru) More info....

 

aboriginal culture tours
© Australian Pacific Touring

aboriginal culture tours
© Australian Pacific Touring

Want to experience sacred sites known to the Aboriginal people, then dine under the stars of the Outback? This is a fantastic opportunity to explore unforgettable landscapes and feel the enchantment of the wilderness for yourself. Sit at your private dining setting in the middle of the desert and dine in the serenity of the Outback under a million stars, more info on this tour...


Uluru Cultural Centre
© Australian Pacific Touring

 


 

 

 

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