Red Centre local’s tips All the places not to miss in Alice Springs & Uluru

We all love the sunset glow at Kata Tjuṯa at sunset, but have you ever witnessed the mystical clouds rolling over its ochre-coloured peaks?✨☁ Located about 40 kilometres from Uluṟu, Kata Tjuṯa is a Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara term that means ‘many heads’. It's sacred to the local Aboriginal Anangu people, who have inhabited the area for more than 22,000 years. As a visitor you can join a cultural tour to learn some of the region’s sacred history and Dreamtime stories 🎴🧡 @visitcentralaus Cheers for tagging @ntaustralia @valeriecornet #SeeAustralia #SeeUluru #VisitUluru #SeeAustralia ID: Large red rock formations with cloud cover on top surrounded by red dirt and bushland.

If you're looking for a unique experience while in Uluru, watch the skies light up at Wintjiri Wiru, a spectacular light and sound show, that combines ancient Aṉangu storytelling with 1,100 luminous drones and state-of-the-art laser and light projection technology ✨ Wintjiri Wiru, means 'beautiful view out to the horizon' in the local Pitjantjatjara language. As custodians of the land, Aṉangu hold the Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluṟu. To share their story, RAMUS designed and produced an artistic platform using drones, light and sound to create an immersive storytelling experience. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #ExploreUluru #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #Aboriginalculture #australia ID: A formation of glowing drones in the night sky creates the outline of a dog, set against the iconic silhouette of Uluru visible beneath the dark sky.

This is @standleychasm_angkerleatwatye, a spectacular geological wonder just 40 minutes from #AliceSprings, and an important cultural site for Western Arrernte people, particularly women. While Angkerle Atwatye is worthy of a visit at any time of the day, it looks particularly dramatic an hour either side of noon on a sunny day. This is when the light enters the chasm and the towering sheer walls glow from reflected sunlight ✨ Stay for a cultural experience tour with a local Aboriginal guide and a bite to eat at the café. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #StandleyChasm #outbackaustralia #visitaustralia #Aboriginalculture [ID: Two people stand in the middle of an orange and red natural chasm with sunlight streaming down]

Prepare to be blown away by the vibrant colours of @standleychasm_angkerleatwatye 🧡 Angkerle Atwatye, meaning “Gap of Water”, is the traditional name for #StandleyChasm, only a 40 minute drive west of #AliceSprings. It's one of the many spectacular nature stops in the West MacDonnell Ranges - a region perfect for exploring over a couple of days! 🚗 Our tip? Plan ahead and book a guided tour to learn about traditional practices, bush tucker, and the significance of native flora and fauna. 🌳

You wouldn't believe it from this photo - but this is the Red Centre. 🤙🌳 This epic road is the Lasseter highway. @Visitcentralaus was made for road trips with a number of drive routes linking Alice Springs, Uluru, Kings Canyon and the West MacDonnell Ranges. Whether you've hired a car or brought your own, happy to stay on sealed roads or keen to try a dirt track; there's something for everyone in the Aussie outback 🚗 ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @flyaus #SeeAustralia #sunset #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #wanderlust

A walk through Walpa Gorge is pure magic 🤩 The towering ochre-coloured domes, part of #KataTjuṯa, create a mesmerising landscape that spans over 20 kilometres in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #visitaustralia #outback #Uluru [A couple walking through the middle of two towering natural red walls with green shrubery and blue sky]

Start your morning with Sunrise Journeys @exploreuluru's newest culturally immersive experience ✨☀ You'll be treated to a laser, light and sound show that transforms the desert landscape into a beautiful canvas of An̲angu art, followed by a native-inspired breakfast as the morning rises over Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa - an unforgettable way to spend a morning in Uluru ❤ 📸: @matt.lambley for @exploreuluru 📍: Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park #Uluru #outback #australianroadtrip #exploreuluru #seeaustralia

Swap the bright city lights for bright orange chasm walls 🤩 @standleychasm_angkerleatwatye is a @VisitCentralAus must-see; offering a multitude of breathtaking scenes, Aboriginal cultural tours and walking trails . Our tip? Visit at midday when the sun overhead lights up the chasm walls! Angkerle Atwatye, meaning “Gap of Water”, is the traditional name for #StandleyChasm, only a 40 minute drive west of #AliceSprings. It's one of the many spectacular nature stops in the West MacDonnell Ranges - a region perfect for exploring over a couple of days! 🚗 📸: @wildbonde #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #roadtripaustralia #outbackaustralia #outback #NorthernTerritory

Iconic scenes are around every corner at #KingsCanyon! Take the stairs down to the reflective waters of the Garden of Eden, located roughly halfway along the Rim Walk, and enjoy a quiet moment surrounded by the gentle sounds of the outback landscape 🌿🧡 📸: @rayofmelbourne #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #hikeaustralia #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #NorthernTerritory #naturelovers

Ditch the morning rush hour and start your day slow, taking in sunrise at Karlu Karlu | #DevilsMarbles Conservation Reserve 💛 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @pieroad____. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #sunrise #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #outback #straya #aussiethings #TennantCreek #NorthernTerritory ID: A man sits on a large rocky outcrop overlooking granite boulders. The horizon glows bright yellow with a clear blue sky, just before sunrise.

There's nothing like golden hour at #KataTjuta 🧡 📸 @shotbyjira @lolahubner [ID: A woman with a drink standing at a viewing point facing Kata Tjuta in the Northern Territory Australia] #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Sunset hits different at #Uluṟu 🧡✨ Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park has five dedicated viewing areas which are cleverly positioned so that you can see the magical moment when the sun’s rays hit the rock and it's surface changes colour. More than just a photo opportunity, Uluṟu also holds great spiritual and cultural significance to local Aṉangu (the traditional owners of the area). Join a cultural tour with @exploreuluru or @seitoutbackaustralia and learn more about the history behind this special part of @visitcentralaus from knowledgeable guides. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @h.harrison! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #ExploreUluru #sunset #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #wanderlust [ID: Two people sit with only their feet visible facing Uluru as the sun sets, causing it to glow bright red]

Top of the morning to you! 🤠 Need some inspo to get out of bed earlier? This should do the trick ✨ Our mates @lolahubner and @shotbyjira captured this magnificent aerial view on a recent visit to #KingsCanyon in Watarrka National Park, where soaring sandstone cliffs meet lush rock holes. Located halfway between #AliceSprings and #Uluru, it's a hiker's heaven with different trail options to explore the canyon. #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #hikingaustralia #roadtripaustralia #outback #sunrisehike #visitaustralia #epicviews

The skies light up at #Uluṟu for Wintjiri Wiru, a spectacular light and sound show, that combines ancient Aṉangu storytelling with 1,100 luminous drones and state-of-the-art laser and light projection technology ✨ This unique experience has been lighting up the night sky since May 2023 with three different ways to witness the show. Wintjiri Wiru, means 'beautiful view out to the horizon' in the local Pitjantjatjara language. As custodians of the land, Aṉangu hold the Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluṟu. To share their story, RAMUS designed and produced an artistic platform using drones, light and sound to create an immersive storytelling experience. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @joshua_griffen! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #ExploreUluru #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #Aboriginalculture #australia

We've hit the road... next stop, #KingsCanyon 🚗 ​@visitcentralaus was made for road trips with a number of exciting drive routes linking #AliceSprings, #Uluru, #KingsCanyon and the West MacDonnell Ranges. Whether you've hired a car or brought your own, happy to stay on sealed roads or keen to try a dirt track; there's something for everyone in the Aussie outback 🚗 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @shotbyjira! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #roadtripaustralia #outbackaustralia

Come sunrise and sunset, the #DevilsMarbles are the perfect spot to seek solitude, when the sun drenches the outback landscape in a blanket of orange, yellow and red 😍 Karlu Karlu, as the boulders are called by the Aboriginal traditional owners, were formed naturally, slowly eroding over millions of years into their strange and sometimes gravity-defying shapes. Wander the reserve’s walkways, where you’ll find granite boulders up to 6 metres tall scattered throughout the valley. These geological wonders are located just an hour south of #TennantCreek. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @keiranlusk. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #roadtripaustralia #outback #outbackaustralia

The burnt orange scenery of #Uluru sure puts the awe into awe-inspiring! 🧡 The best way to soak up Uluru's magic is on foot. Take a stroll around the base and explore multiple bushwalks with amazing views. From the Kuniya carpark, visitors can follow the short track to Muṯitjulu waterhole, where you'll feel the spirit of Wanampi, the ancestral watersnake. For the full adventure, embark on the 3.5-hour base walk to discover all the important sites around this Aussie icon. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @shotbyjira. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #SeeUluru #outback #visitaustralia #roadtripaustralia #AussieIcon

Step into the enchanting world of Light Towers at @DiscoveryParksAndResorts – #KingsCanyon in @visitcentralaus, created by internationally renowned light and sound artist Bruce Munro 🌟 Wander through this vibrant desert maze, changing colour in response to a mesmerising soundscape by composer Orlando Gough, during one of three available viewing sessions; sunrise, sunset and by night. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @shotbyjira. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #LightTowers

Journey to Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve where breathtaking views are around every corner 😍 The @visitcentralaus reserve is on the traditional lands of the Southern Arrernte people and is known as Wurre. Best accessed by a four-wheel drive vehicle, this lesser known geological wonder is particularly stunning in the early morning light or late afternoon when it changes from ochre red to orange and purple ❤🧡💜 The short walk around the clay pan is well worth doing, especially in wildflower season. If you're keen to stick around and witness sunrise and sunset, there’s a small campground nearby with picnic tables, barbecues and toilets. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @emmaclaire____! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #visitaustralia #roadtripaustralia #outback

Just three hours' drive from Uluru lies #KingsCanyon, an incredible haven forged over 400 million years, on the traditional lands of the Matutjara people. It's jaw-dropping brilliant orange sandstone cliffs soar 270 metres above sea level. Hike the 6 kilometre rim and marvel at the changing landscapes 🧡 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_markfitz. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #hiking #outbackaustralia #outback #roadtripaustralia

Chasing the golden hour with a front-row seat to the breathtaking spectacle of #KataTjuta in @visitcentralaus ✨ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, justineeeeb! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #outbackaustralia #visitaustralia #outback #roadtripaustralia

To mark 2023, we're sharing our top 10 posts of the year. Here's your 2nd favourite photo! In May we wrote - The skies light up at Uluṟu for Wintjiri Wiru, a spectacular new light and sound show, that combines ancient Aṉangu storytelling with 1,100 luminous drones and state-of-the-art laser and light projection technology. As custodians of the land, Aṉangu hold the Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluṟu. To share their story, RAMUS designed and produced an artistic platform using drones, light and sound to create an immersive storytelling experience. There will be two shows nightly at Uluṟu from May until December each year, with one show a night operating in January and February. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @rayofmelbourne! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #ExploreUluru ID: A crowd of people sitting and watching a colourful light show in the sky and on the ground at night time with Uluru in the distance

It's difficult to describe the feeling that comes over you when you first lay eyes on Kata Tjuṯa (The Olgas). Equal parts ancient and imposing, these ochre-coloured rock domes are spread over more 20 square kilometres and soar up to 546 metres above the surrounding plain, almost 200 metres higher than Uluṟu. Choose from a number of walking trails that range from easy strolls to longer, more difficult tracks. Visit one of the viewing areas at sunrise or sunset and watch the domes glow and change colour with the surrounding desert landscape 🧡 Located about 40 kilometres from Uluṟu, ‘Kata Tjuta’ is a Pitjantjatjara term that means ‘many heads’. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @thegillicksgetaway. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

Flying high over the rugged landscapes of @visitcentralaus 🚁 The striking MacDonnell Ranges spread for hundreds of kilometres east and west of #AliceSprings and are famous for their postcard-like scenery. Take to the skies with @alicespringshelicopter for epic views over the region 🙌 Summer in the Red Centre 👉 link in bio. ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @jade_elise_collins. ​ ​#SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

A stunning outback sunset brought to you by Emily Gap | Anthwerrke in the East MacDonnell Ranges, just a short drive from #AliceSprings 🌄 ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @brodygamblephotography! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

A rainy day in the Red Centre 🧡 @thewanderingeye_photography captured these wet and wild scenes at #Uluru, following a recent downpour in @visitcentralaus 🌧This rare sight is a treat for travellers to the region, with waterfalls flowing down the sides of the iconic monolith. Check out our stories for more 🤩 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @thewanderingeye_photography. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #exploreuluru