The red beacon of Uluru, or Ayers Rock stands 348 metres above earth and reaches twice that below, revealing only part of its undulating beauty.
Flat desert plains highlight its overwhelming size, and visitors feel dwarfed as they walk the 9.4km trail around Uluru's base. For the local Aboriginal people, the Anangu, the World Heritage Site holds a special significance. They regard Uluru as a sacred place and will tell you dreamtime stories about the rock's creation many thousands of years ago.
Join other sleepy-eyed travellers at dawn and dusk, as the sun casts a rainbow of reds and purples across the icon's craggy face. By night, temperatures drop and a pitch-black sky is blanketed in a sea of piercingly white stars. Crickets sing you to sleep as the contortions of red rock cool for another day.
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Explore the natural wonders of the Red Centre, visiting the iconic Ayers Rock, the domes of Kata Tjuta and the plunging cliffs of Kings Canyon. Don't forget your camera! Climb to the rim of Kings Canyon, see the Garden of Eden and take an informative base tour of Ayers Rock. Top it off with a champagne sunset overlooking Uluru and travel west to discover The Olgas (Kata Tjuta).
One of the oldest walking tracks on earth; a 9.4km walk around Uluru with a guide gives you the opportunity to understand its natural and cultural significance. Complete your cultural experience with an Aboriginal dot painting workshop. Immerse yourself in the flavours of the Australian Outback as you appreciate the deep significance of world-famous Uluru to the Anangu people. Discover fascinating Aboriginal rock art as you journey through the Central Australian desert.
Experience the desert - driving on dirt roads, bush camping and sleeping under the clearest southern stars you can imagine. Explore Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. Visit the Cultural Centre, travel on the unsealed Mereenie Loop, 4WD into Palm Valley, relax at Glen Helen and travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges.
Bonus Offer
The following FREE offers are available for travellers who make a holiday booking with a value of at least AU$300 per person with Territory Discoveries by 30 June 2010. Bonus offers are valid for travel until the end of June 2010. Browse our NT holiday deals, discuss your plans with our outback holiday experts and make the most of this incredible offer.
Choose from the following FREE offers
1. Voyages Outback Pioneer Hotel – free night stay
2. Discovery Ecotours
3. AAT Kings - free 1/2 day town tour
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Special Uluru/Ayers Rock Offers
Red Centre Way
Tour Includes: 5 day car hire including unlimited kilometres, 2 nights accommodation Alice Springs, Alice Springs Desert Park Pass, 1 night accommodation Kings Canyon, Kings Canyon Scenic Heli Flight, 2 nights accommodation Ayers Rock, Liru Aboriginal Cultural Walk at Uluru, Kata Tjuta Encounter... More
Uluru Encounter
Tour Includes: 3 nights 3.5 star accommodation at Uluru, Mt Connor Outback Safari, Valley of the Winds Walk, Uluru Sunrise and Base Tour, Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park Entry Fee. More
Uluru Camping Safari
Tour Includes: 3 nights budget accommodation Alice Springs, 3 days Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Tour, accommodation transfers, camping equipment, most meals, sleeping bag, camping and national park fees, travel pillow, bath towel and wine with evening meals, Mbantua Sunset and Starlight Bush Dinner. More
