Uluru (Ayers Rock) Base and Sunset Half-Day Trip with Opt Outback BBQ Dinner
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).
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
What's included in Uluru (Ayers Rock) Base and Sunset Half-Day Trip with Opt Outback BBQ Dinner
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
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
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.
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).
Inclusions
- Sparkling wine and nibbles
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Award winning Aussie BBQ dinner under the stars (if option selected)
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park Entry fee
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
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
