UNESCO World Heritage Sites & Anangu Aboriginal Heritage
In Uluru (Ayers Rock), I marvelled at the wonders of one of Australia‘s most recognisable natural landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as Uluru (Ayers Rock). In addition to that, I also explored the natural wonders of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), as well as the breathtaking and picturesque Kings Canyon. Both Uluru and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) are located in the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, in the Northern Territory of central Australia. 🙂
Uluru, along with Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) are sacred sites to the Anangu, the Aboriginal people and traditional inhabitants of the area. Although Uluru is open for tourists to explore and walk around it, certain areas of the rock are not allowed to be photographed or videotaped as a respect to the Anangu people and their culture. Tourists are not encouraged to to climb the rock too, due to safety and nature preservation reasons.
Adventurous Outback Camping Trip & Exploration
One of the many fun things I did there was to sleep in a swag under millions of mesmerising outback stars! I also walked and hiked a lot too; over valleys, gorges and steep canyons, and admired many natural geological rock formations that was formed millions of years ago. I even had the chance to see the fossil of a prehistoric jellyfish on the ground – one of the many evidences that the place was once a vast ocean!
Last but not least, I had a taste of camel, kangaroo, crocodile, emu, buffalo, and barramundi meat! Not forgetting, roasting marshmallows over an outback bonfire too! All I can say is I really had a lot of fun during my short, but sweetly adventurous stay in Uluru (Ayers Rock). 😀
Below is my 5D/4N travel itinerary in Uluru (Ayers Rock), Australia. For those who are planning to go to or visit Uluru (Ayers Rock), the information provided here can be used as a guide for you to plan your travel itinerary or trip. I hope that helps. Happy planning and enjoy your travel!
– Arrive at Ayers Rock Airport, Northern Territory Australia
– Free shuttle bus transfer from the airport to hotel
– Check-in hotel & lunch in Ayers Rock
– Walk to Imalung Lookout located in the middle of the sand dunes walking path/park
– Visit the Resort Town Square for Aboriginal cultural experiences, shopping, sight-seeing & dinner
DAY 2 : 3D/2N Uluru – Kings Canyon – Uluru Camping Tour
– Pick up from hotel by tour operator @ Emu Run Tours
– Light lunch followed by a visit to the Uluru Cultural Centre
– Entrance to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
– 10.6 km Uluru base walk (shorter options are available)
– Spectacular sunset at Uluru
– Hearty dinner and hot shower followed by sleeping in a swag* under millions of outback stars
DAY 3 : Uluru Sunrise, Kata Tjuta and Kings Creek Station
– Healthy breakfast followed by a spectacular sunrise at Uluru
– 5.5 km walk at Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) through the Valley of the Winds (shorter options are available)
– Hearty lunch followed by a scenic drive to Kings Creek Station
– Outback BBQ dinner and hot shower, followed by sleeping in a safari tent
DAY 4 : Kings Canyon – Ayers Rock
– Healthy breakfast followed by a scenic drive to Kings Canyon
– 6 km canyon rim walk with spectacular views
– Visit the natural Amphitheatre, North and South Walls, and the exotic Garden of Eden
– Lunch at Kings Creek Station & transfer back to hotel in Ayers Rock @ AAT Kings
– A short visit/view of Mt. Conner, the outback sand dunes and a salt lake
– Outback BBQ buffet dinner
DAY 5 : Free & Easy
– Uluru Camel Tours @ Camel Express Ride
– Free shuttle bus transfer from hotel to Ayers Rock Airport
*A swag is made from strong canvas, sewn like a large sleeping bag with a comfortable sponge mattress and a sleeping bag inside – providing warmth, comfort and security.
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5D/4N Backpacking Uluru (Ayers Rock) Blog Posts:
Itinerary & Basic Information
Accommodation
Tours & Sightseeing
- Imalung Lookout, Resort Town Square, Magical Sunset & Stargazing at Pioneer Outlook
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 1) : Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Mutijulu Waterhole Guided Walk
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 2) : Uluru 9KM Base Walk & Sunset
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 3) : Sunrise Over Uluru & Our First Look At Kata Tjuta’s Extraordinary Landscape
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 4) : 5.5 KM Karingana Lookout Walk At Kata Tjuta Through The Valley Of The Winds
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 5) : Breathtaking View At The Valley of the Winds & Karingana Lookout, Kata Tjuta
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 6) : A Trip To Curtain Springs, Outback BBQ, Stargazing & Sleeping In A Safari Tent At Kings Creek Station
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 7) : Kings Canyon Rim Walk & The Initial Gruelling Climb Up Heart-Attack Hill
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 8) : ‘The Lost City’ & A Dead Sea’s Ripples At Kings Canyon
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 9) : Exploring the Garden of Eden, a Lush Oasis at Kings Canyon
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 10) : A Spectacular Sea of Beehive-Like Rock Domes, Jellyfish Fossil, Ancient Cycads, The North Wall & Kestrel Falls at Kings Canyon
- 3D/2N Uluru Camping Tour With Emu Run Tours (Part 11) : Giles Track, The Salt Plains of Lake Amadeus, Red Sand Dunes & Mount Conner at the Red Centre Way
- Uluru Camel Tours : Camel Express Fun Ride & Photography In The Australian Outback
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