Ayers Rock Day Trip From Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

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  • Duration: 18 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    6:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
  • Return Details :
    Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Experience the wonders of Kata Tjuta & Uluru as part of your Northern Territory adventure.

Travel in air-conditioned comfort, hear intriguing stories and learn the secrets of this unique world-renowned destination. We provide meals, beverages and snacks so all you have to do is focus on your incredible surroundings.

Combining luxury with exploration and discovery, this day tour is one of the most popular things to do during an authentic outback discovery holiday.

This day trip to see the sights of Uluru and Kata Tjuta is a memorable experience for holidaymakers of all ages.

All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. They do not require a high level of fitness or agility.

Youll enjoy:

Watching the sunset at the sacred site of Uluru with a glass of bubbly
Uluru: Guided Mala Walk
Uluru: Guided Mutitjulu Waterhole Walk
Kata Tjuta: Walpa Gorge Walk
Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Mount Connor Lookout (Alice Springs start only)

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First stop of the day will be at Erldunda (home of the Emu) where you can purchase breakfast.
A quick stop to pick up other passengers if there are any.
We travel to Kata Tjuta (Olgas) for the first walk of the day into Walpa Gorge. Embrace the domes of Kata-Tjuta on your first walk of the day, while taking in the views of the open plains on the return walk.*** for bookings travelling from 01 April 2024 onwards, a visit to Kata Tjuta will no longer be included
We then visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre where you will have time to learn about the local Pitjantjatjara people and buy some souvenirs. The Cultural Centre was built with 90,000 mud bricks with the help of the local Anangu people. It is built on a sacred site and has very special meaning to the local Anangu people.
We then head to the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock), which is next to the entrance to the Uluru climb. From here one of the two guides will take you on a guided Mala Walk. The Mala Walk follows the north-west side of Uluru, where there are many fine examples of Anangu rock art, and you can experience the wonder of the sheer vertical walls. The guide will tell Dreamtime stories of the Anangu People.We drive from the front of Uluru around to the Kuniya car park, which is at the back of Uluru. From here we start our second Uluru guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. The guide will take you along a short track to the Mutitjulu Waterhole home of an ancestral water snake called Wanampi. The guide will share stories of local traditions and explain how the Anangu people traditionally used the waterhole for hunting. The caves containing rock art were used in the past by Anangu still alive today.
The scene has been set, the highlight of the day, the breathtaking Uluru sunset with a glass of bubbly(or BYO beer) and a delicious Aussie BBQ. A spectacular day never to be forgotten. After sunset, we set off to Alice Springs. Or if youre ending the tour at Ayers Rock Resort youll be dropped off at Outback Pioneer after sunset.

Itinerary:


First stop of the day will be at Erldunda (home of the Emu) where you can purchase breakfast.
A quick stop to pick up other passengers if there are any.
We travel to Kata Tjuta (Olgas) for the first walk of the day into Walpa Gorge. Embrace the domes of Kata-Tjuta on your first walk of the day, while taking in the views of the open plains on the return walk. *** for bookings travelling from 01 April 2024 onwards, a visit to Kata Tjuta will no longer be included
We then visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre where you will have time to learn about the local Pitjantjatjara people and buy some souvenirs. The Cultural Centre was built with 90,000 mud bricks with the help of the local Anangu people. It is built on a sacred site and has very special meaning to the local Anangu people.
We then head to the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock), which is next to the entrance to the Uluru climb. From here one of the two guides will take you on a guided Mala Walk. The Mala Walk follows the north-west side of Uluru, where there are many fine examples of Anangu rock art, and you can experience the wonder of the sheer vertical walls. The guide will tell Dreamtime stories of the Anangu People. We drive from the front of Uluru around to the Kuniya car park, which is at the back of Uluru. From here we start our second Uluru guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. The guide will take you along a short track to the Mutitjulu Waterhole – home of an ancestral water snake called Wanampi. The guide will share stories of local traditions and explain how the Anangu people traditionally used the waterhole for hunting. The caves containing rock art were used in the past by Anangu still alive today.
The scene has been set, the highlight of the day, the breathtaking Uluru sunset with a glass of bubbly(or BYO beer) and a delicious Aussie BBQ. A spectacular day never to be forgotten. After sunset, we set off to Alice Springs. Or if you’re ending the tour at Ayers Rock Resort you’ll be dropped off at Outback Pioneer after sunset.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation pick-up & drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • BBQ at sunset with sparkling wine
  • Uluru Park entrance fee ($38pp)
  • Experienced and accredited tour guide
  • Freshly made packed lunch (Alice Springs start only)
  • ***for bookings travelling from 01 April 2024 and onwards, lunch will no longer be included

Exclusions

  • Drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please wear strong, non-slip walking shoes

Please bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and 1.5 liter water bottle

Traveler Reviews

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  • 21-Aug-2023

    Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Olgas (Tata Tjuta) very interesting and so was the road trip. A long day but well worth it. Excellent BBQ to finish the tour before drive back. Bus very comfortable. All arangements went well, despite Viator. Tour operator Emu Run highly recoommended.

  • 15-Aug-2023

    My wife and I travelled from Alice Springs to Uluru with Emu Run. The location was amazing, the dinner was better than expected and sunset over Uluru was truly spectacular. The only downside was the coach ride there and back. When we got on the coach it was very clear there was something mechanically wrong. The noise and vibrations from the engine were terrible, we made it to uluru and travelled for most of the day, the coach was notedly much worse on the return journey, a trip that should have taken approx 5 hours took over 8 hours. The coach could not go over 40km per hour. It seems the driver had no way to call the company to organise a replacement until half way back to Alice when phone reception was available. This is a big surprise given the remoteness of travel I would have expected a satphone to be an integral piece of emergency equipment. the coach did not have any UHF/CB type communication equipment. What is more disappointing is that it came to light that the coach we were on had major mechanical problems only the week prior on a number of ocasions which begs the question why this vehicle was even considered for the job given the replacement vehicle was much newer and mechanically sound. Overall i would do this trip again but possibly with a different company.

  • 14-Aug-2023

    The tour lasts for almost 20 hours, including 10hours of bus ride, which i am very willing to pay for the $300+ dollars. First i would like to show my gratitude and appreciation to the operators since they are opening this day tour options for for people who are having a short stay in alice springs regardless of the distance of travel between uluru and alice springs, let alone offering lunch dinner and walking guided tours ard the place. The transfer coach was the best coach i have ever sat on in my life, the seats were comfy and you can charge your phone with usb cable, very very nice coach in a summary. Drivers are very friendly, catering all our needs and stopped by roadhouses for breaks, introducing landscape flora and fauna on the way. Tour was kind of rush but what do u expect when it is 5 hours away from your accommodation? I cant ask for more. The guide was very friendly and informative on explaining the stories behind Kata juta and Uluru, very beautiful crew and tour. If you have a chance go for the longer tour like the 4 days 3 nights one, i reckon would be even better but if you’re in short of time, this is the best option and only option. Lunch and dinner was very lovely, better than what i expected. In short, definitely excellent.

  • 11-Aug-2023

    A superb day tour from Alice Springs to Uluru. Very knowledgeable guides who provide a history of the area, people, fauna and geology. Finished with a sunset a BBQ with wine, beer and juice before heading back to Alice. Pick up available from many hotels, although when I booked, there was no option of the Mecure but dropped me off there (I was picked up just round the corner). Only slight negative was there isn't a lot of leg room if you're tall. Suitable for all ages and a good time of the year to visit. Tips: Take a refillable water bottle (the coach has water coolers), wear a hat/sunscreen and good walking shoes.

  • 08-Aug-2023

    I would never do the day trip from Alice Springs to Uluru and back again. The driver/guide told us it's the longest day trip anywhere in the world. I didn't book the trip; it was part of a trip booked by a friend. Because the distance is 469 km one way, most of the hours in the day are spent on the bus; there is only a short time that you actually spend interacting with the wonderful rocks. I want to go back travelling by car so that I can spend time really taking in the magnificence of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the coach, the information we received and the sunset barbecue dinner (lunch was a bit ordinary) but a day trip is just not ideal.

  • 29-Jul-2023

    This was a high intensity activity. Very busy and lots of km to cover. Felt a bit rushed and should have done the 3 day trip. From Alice Springs it was a 5 hour drive each way. All in all though really glad we did it. Dave was an excellent driver and so informative. Friendly and knowledgeable. We had limited time so this was the only way we would have been able to see Uluru. Will be back for the linger version. Well worth it.

  • 22-Jul-2023

    This was the longest tour of my life! … but it was an incredible experience. The drivers, tour guides and service was spectacular, the places visited was amazing ans even the food was delicious. This tour is a must not miss… just Incredible!

  • 22-Jul-2023

    It was an unforgettable experience to see the majestic Kata Tjuta and Uluru. The vastness of the formations is truly impressive. Our tour guide Yad was knowledgeable but a bit monotonous. It was also difficult to hear him due to the loud AC and low mic volume. The Dreamtime stories, or Tjukurpa, that he relayed to us during the walking tour were very interesting though. The BBQ dinner at the end was wonderful and the sunset views were absolutely remarkable. The large bus we rode was brand new and very nice. The driver (I forget her name) drove swiftly but we all got home safely.

  • 19-Jul-2023

    Visiting the sacred caves of Uhuru and the spectacular Kata Tjuta. Our guide Pablo was excellent, but the problem was the rushing through the visits. There just did not seem enough time to have him take us on the walks and explain, instead of saying "go there and I'll meet you in the bus". There just was not enough "guide" in the program. It was like a self-serve. Furthermore, the highlight of the trip apparently was the sunset at Uhuru, but that was unspectacular and not very enlightening. It was great that the tour gave us dinner--but we had to stand up and eat, and look at the sunset, which was not very inspiring at all. The brochure made it seem this would be the highlight, and that we would have a champagne dinner while watching this phenomenon. In short, the advertisement makes this tour sound fascinating, with even visits with aboriginal people, but the delivery was far less impressive.

  • 17-Jul-2023

    Hotel reception pick up in Alice Springs. A very nice lake and Connor Rock viewing point and a couple of WC and snack stops in the aprox 500km drive to AYRES ROCK. This is where things get needlessly time restrictive for tourists and stressful for the driver guides. Go to the front of the OLGAS for a 10 minute photo stop, drive to the rear for another photo stop. Stop the walk at this place it's not needed or TGAT interesting - at all. The cultural centre is also a just awful stop and simply uneeded. Those two stops waste 90+ minutes. On to the actual attraction - AYRES ROCK. The Pool and Cave walk can now be more leisurely. To save driver guides even more stress drop all the Aboriginal story time stuff at this location, it's very long, very dull and daft to the point of irritating. Have that gibberish conversation, if they must, as we drive between stops on the way right around AYRES ROCK. The second walk to the now closed summit climbing area can also be mase more leisurely but seemed to be well timed as is. The 'camp site' were the meal is served can now be totally relaxed as can the photo opportunities with the AYRES ROCK star itself before the trip back to your Alice Springs accommodation. The WC break stop with the added quick star gazing was an excellent idea and very cool to see. PS It is AYRES ROCK and if not for the 'White fellas' it would not be a massive tourist attraction earning the Aboriginal people a fortune. Stop using the Aboriginal word for it. That is thier word for their scared site. AYRES ROCK is everyone else's tourist attraction which they seem are happy to share.

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