Things to Do at Uluru
Uluru and Kata Tjuta rise from the red heart of the NT — experienced respectfully on foot, from the viewing areas at dawn and dusk, and through Anangu culture.
Ways to Experience Uluru
Uluru and Kata Tjuta rise from the red heart of the Northern Territory, deep in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The great monolith is sacred to the Anangu Traditional Owners, and the finest way to know it is slowly — on foot around its base, from the viewing areas at dawn and dusk, and through the stories of the Tjukurpa. Add the domes of Kata Tjuta, the sheer walls of Kings Canyon and the glow of the Field of Light, and you have days worth building carefully. Here are the experiences to shape them around.
What to Do
Uluru Base Walk
A flat 10 km loop past waterholes, rock art and the rock’s changing faces.
Base walk → Dawn & duskSunrise & Sunset
Watch Uluru burn through ochre to deep red from the viewing areas.
Sunrise & sunset → The OlgasKata Tjuta
The Valley of the Winds and Walpa Gorge walks among 36 red domes.
Kata Tjuta → WatarrkaKings Canyon
The Rim Walk above sheer red walls, often combined with Uluru.
Kings Canyon → After darkField of Light
A vast solar art installation of glowing stems under desert stars.
Field of Light → CultureCultural Centre
Anangu art and culture, Tjukurpa and Maruku dot-painting workshops.
Cultural Centre →Experiences & Family
Plan Your Days
- The climb is permanently closed — experience Uluru on foot and from the viewing areas
- Some sacred sites have signposted photography restrictions — please respect them
- Buy a park pass (a multi-day pass) — see the national park guide
- Desert days are hot and nights are cold — check the best time to visit
- Prefer guided? See our Uluru tours
Things to Do — FAQ
What are the best things to do at Uluru?
Walk the Uluru Base Walk, watch sunrise and sunset as the rock changes colour, explore the domes of Kata Tjuta, learn Anangu culture at the Cultural Centre, and take in the Field of Light after dark.
Can you climb Uluru?
No. Out of respect for the Anangu Traditional Owners, for whom Uluru is deeply sacred, the climb was permanently closed in October 2019. Visitors experience Uluru by walking around its base and from the viewing areas — which is far more rewarding.
Do you need a park pass?
Yes — Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park charges an entry fee (a multi-day pass). See the national park guide, and check current details before you travel.
Is Uluru good for families?
Yes — shorter base walks, the viewing areas, the Cultural Centre and camel rides all suit families. See Uluru with kids.
Uluru, Planned Around You
Sunrise and sunset over Uluru, the base walk, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon — experienced with respect for Anangu culture, and with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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