As you travel towards Uluru its vast shape rises from the sand dunes in the early dawn light highlighting its presence in this country. Your guide will take you to a special location to watch the sun rise over this amazing monolith. You will learn the Creation stories of Liru (venomous snake) and Kuniya (woma python) and hear about the Mala people. After a picnic breakfast you will visit Mutitjulu Waterhole and then drive around the base of the Uluru before returning to the resort. This three hour highlights tour is perfect for those short on time.
Pickup included
Drive through the entry gate into Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Entry fees to the National Park are not included in the tour price. These can be purchased online from the National Park website or on tour from the guide and are valid for 3 days.
It is only a matter of minutes before the spectre of Uluru rises from the sand dunes to demonstrate its enormity and presence in this country. At our first stop you will enjoy an outback breakfast and a hot cuppa as the sun rises over this amazing icon.
With Uluru looming in front of you, your guide will escort you into Mutitjulu Waterhole, a semi-permanent watercourse nestled in the contours of Uluru. Here you will learn the Creation stories of Kuniya (woma python) and Liru (venomous snake) and their battle for control of Uluru as well as a number of other stories associated with other prominent Tjukurpa (Creation Time) stories. You will also see the rock art on the cave walls and learn how Uluru was, and still is, a significant location for teaching young Aboriginal people.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
If you are staying at Emu Walk apartments, your pick up location will be Desert Gardens hotel. If you are Staying at The Lost Camel, your pick up location will be Sails in the Desert Hotel. Pick up times differ depending on the time of year. On arrival into your Ayers Rock accommodation please call to reconfirm your touring pick up time.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.