ウルル （エアーズロック）

It's possible to do a day trip from Alice Springs, and some tour companies offer this. However, considering the best times to see Uluru are at dawn and dusk, we recommend spending a few days to fully soak up the experience.

All visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park require a park ticket. These can be purchased at the park entry station, or via your tour operator.

Once you've made it to Uluru, getting around is half the fun! There are sealed roads all around Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, so self-driving is easy. There are plenty of exciting tour options as well. You can experience Uluru on foot, bike, in a helicopter, on a Harley Davidson, segway or riding a camel. Most tour operators will pick you up from your accommodation.

You can drive, fly or take a guided tour. The drive from Alice Springs to Uluru takes around 4.5 hours (460 km), while a trip from Kings Canyon will take you approximately 3 hours (306 km). You can fly to Ayers Rock Airport from most major cities in Australia.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is 460 km from Alice Springs, which will take you around 4.5 hours by car.

The world-famous Uluru is the star attraction of the park. Don't miss exploring the nearby domes of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). After dark, check out the Field of Light Installation, or enjoy the Sounds of Silence dinner at Ayers Rock Resort where you can dine under a blanket of stars. Learn about Uluru and the local Aboriginal culture at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.

Regardless of how you explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, make sure you carry drinking water, wear sunscreen and sun-safe clothing.

Uluru has one of the best climates in Australia with sun and stars all year round, so any time is a good time to visit. The most popular period is from May to October when the weather is cooler.