Uluru

Sacred to Anangu, Uluru changes colour above the desert, with caves, waterholes and stories around its base.

Start at the Cultural Centre, then explore the base paths and Talinguru Nyakunytjaku’s view across dunes toward Uluru. Climbing is closed, drones are banned and signed sensitive sites must not be photographed; Anangu request only wide, distant images of the northeast face. Public or commercial image use requires a media permit. In hot months, walk before 11:00 and carry one litre of water per person per hour.

Best light
Sunset
Best months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Time needed
A full day

Get around

Eat & drink

Sleep

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Uluru

Sacred to Anangu, Uluru changes colour above the desert, with caves, waterholes and stories around its base.

Start at the Cultural Centre, then explore the base paths and Talinguru Nyakunytjaku’s view across dunes toward Uluru. Climbing is closed, drones are banned and signed sensitive sites must not be photographed; Anangu request only wide, distant images of the northeast face. Public or commercial image use requires a media permit. In hot months, walk before 11:00 and carry one litre of water per person per hour.

Best light
Sunset
Best months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Time needed
A full day

Get around

Eat & drink

Sleep

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