Uluru Region

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

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

Uncover the raw beauty of Kata Tjuṯa on a @visitcentralaus adventure 🚗 Top 10 things to do around @exploreuluru 👉 link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @twosometravellers 👏 #RedCentreNT #Uluru #SeeAustralia

Imagine being greeted by this little guy on arrival at @exploreuluru 😍🦘 Top 10 things to do around Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park 👉 link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @byaltair 👏 #Uluru #RedCentreNT #SeeAustralia

It's the first week of spring in most parts of @australia, but did you know our @visitcentralaus desert can also put on a beautiful spring wildflower show?! 😍 These outback wildflowers have #KingsCanyon looking like a florist 💐 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @juniorhill92 👏 #RedCentreNT #SeeAustralia #Spring

Nothing compares to a walk through #WalpaGorge 🙌 These towering ochre-coloured domes make up part of #KataTjuta, an ancient rock formation that stretches over an area of more than 20 kilometres in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park 🧡 Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @thekassieh 🤠 #RedCentreNT #Uluru #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

Is it just us or is the #RedCentre turning PINK with all this #Barbie hype?! 💅😍 📸: @caitensphoto in #Uluru ✨

We could look at this spectacular sight allll day! 😍🚁 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia during your @exploreuluru travels, @lucasaidphoto 🙌 #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #Uluru #holidayherethisyear

A shady oasis hidden between the towering walls of #KingsCanyon in @watarrkanationalpark 🙌 The Garden of Eden provides a cool refuge from the heat for those walking the 6-kilometre Kings Canyon Rim Walk. Explore @visitcentralaus 👉 link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @75vibes_ 🤠

The OG art installation to light up the @visitcentralaus desert, #FieldOfLight in @exploreuluru ✨ Originally scheduled to run for just a year, but extended to run indefinitely following its popularity...and still going strong 7 years later! As darkness falls and #Uluru is thrown into silhouette, 50,000 spindles of light begin to illuminate the outback. The striking exhibition is now one of three #RedCentreNT light and sound installations. Head to the link in bio to embark on our new Red Centre Light Trail 🙌 Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @75vibes_. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

The deep orange and rusty red hues of #KingsCanyon will stay with you forever 🧡 Walk atop the 300m high sandstone walls and marvel at the 360-degree views that stretch across the desert. Just over 3 hour's drive from @exploreuluru, it's a must-see in @visitcentralaus! 7-day #RedCentreNT itinerary 👉 link in bio. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @wildbonde 🙌 #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear #outback

One of nature’s rarest sights, it's raining at Uluru 😍🌧 Only around 1% of tourists get to experience @exploreuluru with cascading waterfalls…BRB, grabbing the raincoat! 📸: @exploreuluru 🙌 #ntaustralia #seeaustralia #redcentrent #holidayherethisyear

Now THIS is worth setting an early alarm for 😍 A surreal sunrise at @exploreuluru ✨ ​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 its surface changes colour. More than just a photo opportunity, #Uluru 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, @caitensphoto. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #SeeUluru #ExploreUluru

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 Uluru. To share their story, RAMUS designed and produced an artistic platform using drones, light and sound to create an immersive storytelling experience. Two shows nightly at Uluṟu from May until December each year, with one show a night operating in January and February. A new era of storytelling has begun. #ntaustralia @exploreuluru @australia @ntaustralia #ExploreUluru #WintjiriWiru #Justwow #seeAustralia 📷 thanks @rayofmelbourne for sharing your #ntaustralia pics with us.

A spectacular new light and sound show is launching this week at #Uluru ✨ Wintjiri Wiru brings to life the ancient Mala story of the Anangu people, using ground-breaking technology, more than 1000 choreographed drones, lasers and projections to light up the night sky. With local Aboriginal languages and a traditional Inma soundtrack, it’s a stunning immersive storytelling experience at Australia’s most iconic location, @exploreuluru! Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia on your #RedCentreNT trip, @nathsway 👏

The ever-changing colours of #Uluru 🙌 Top 10 things to do in the #RedCentreNT 👉 link in bio. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @ingooeland. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

No chair? No worries 🤠 Top 5 things to do around @exploreuluru 👉 ✨ As darkness falls, witness the spectacle of colour lighting up the desert at the #FieldOfLight art installation 🎨 Join a dot-painting or wood-carving workshop with local Anangu artists at @marukuarts 🚲 explore #Uluru on wheels with @outbackcycling or @ulurusegwaytours 🍴 Indulge in a three-course dining experience under the outback stars at #SoundsOfSilence 🐪 Wake at dawn and watch the sunrise over #Uluru during a camel ride with @ulurucameltours Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia on your outback adventure, @chloe.j.h 🙌 #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

We can think of worse places to enjoy a cuppa' ☕ The 6-kilometre #KingsCanyon Rim Walk is a great way to start the day - stay at the nearby @discoverykingscanyon and get up at dawn to make the most of this breathtaking region 🙌 Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @all.aussie.ashventures. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

Whether you visit in the day 👉 or night, the newest art installation lighting up @visitcentralaus is not to be missed! 'Light Towers' at @discoverykingscanyon is the latest installation by internationally acclaimed light artist Bruce Munro, who brought us #FieldOfLight in @exploreuluru ✨ The installation opens from April (pssst tickets on sale now with @discoverykingscanyon) and features 69 two-metre tall towers that change colour in response to music coming from within them, taking visitors on a captivating and immersive aural and visual journey. #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

The jaw-dropping orange sandstone walls of #KingsCanyon soar 270 metres above sea level. Walk the rim and marvel at the changing landscapes that have been forged over 400 million years 🙌 Just three hours drive from #Uluru, it's a must to add to your next @visitcentralaus trip. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @mrcetravels. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Your 4th favourite photo of 2022 is... this beauty taken at #KingsCanyon ✨ In February we wrote... Sleep in OR this incredible dawn view? We know which one we'd prefer! 🌄🙌 Take in the outback's spectacular sunrise colour palette of pinks and purples on the #KingsCanyon Rim Walk in @visitcentralaus. Start the 6 kilometre hike early and witness the sun rise over the dramatic landscape. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @juniorhill92. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

Imagine unwrapping flights to @visitcentralaus this holiday season ✈ ...you can! 🎁 Flights to #NTaustralia are on sale now, just in time for Christmas shopping 👉 link in bio. Amazing #Uluru sunset captured by @keiranlusk. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear #RedCentreNT #seeuluru

Planning your next holiday? Why not drive the Red Centre Way in @visitcentralaus 🍂 Things to do along the way 👉 🎨 Learn about the symbolism of traditional Aboriginal art at the #KarrkeAboriginalCulturalExperience near @kingscanyon. 🤠 Take a break at the @erldundaroadhousent and say g'day to the resident emus. ✨ Spend a few days at @exploreuluru and check out @marukuarts and the #FieldOfLight art installation. More iconic stops 👉 link in bio. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @seanscottphotography and @lukeworkmann. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

The magic colours of #FieldOfLight #Uluru in @visitcentralaus ✨ The exhibition, named Tili Wiru Tjuta Nyakutjaku or ‘looking at lots of beautiful lights’ in local Pitjantjatjara, illuminates the desert as far as the eye can see. Top 10 things to do when you @exploreuluru 👉 link in bio. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @beyond_kristy. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

The colours of #Uluṟu are even better with @outbackcycling 🚴‍♀ Hire your bicycle at the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre and explore the ancient rock art along the 10 kilometre track at the base of Uluṟu. Our tip? Book in for the 7am slot and immerse yourself in the morning glow ☀ Explore more tips for your early summer in the Red Centre at the link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @bigrexadventures. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear #exploreuluru #SummerInTheNT