Uluru: Australian BBQ Dinner Under the Stars

Name: Uluru: Australian BBQ Dinner Under the Stars
Brand: AAT Kings
Price: 153.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.51 (83 reviews)

4.5 (83 verified reviews)

Guide in red pouring wine for laughing guests at a candlelit dinner table at dusk near Uluru

Guide pouring white wine for a couple at a lantern-lit table with Uluru dark behind

Diners at lantern-lit tables under a starry sky beside a parked AAT Kings coach

Visitor in a hat gazing at a star-filled sky above the dark outline of Uluru

Milky Way and Magellanic Cloud stretching over silhouetted desert oaks in the night sky

About This Experience

AAT Kings collects you from your hotel about 45 minutes before sunset and drives you to a private barbecue site inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The site sits among red sand dunes and desert oak trees, away from the resort lights, so the night sky is dark when the weather is clear.

Dinner is a buffet of grilled Australian meats (steak, sausages, chicken skewers and kangaroo) with fresh salads. You choose wine, beer, orange juice or soft drinks, and tea, coffee and dessert follow the main course. The menu can change.

After dinner your guide gives a cultural presentation on Aboriginal stories connected to the southern night sky. On clear nights a high-powered spotlight is used to point out the constellations as part of the storytelling.

The coach then takes you back to Ayers Rock Resort. The national park pass is not included: adults pay A$38 for 3 days and under-18s enter free.

Highlights

Outdoor dinner at a site among red dunes and desert oaks inside the park
Dark skies away from resort lighting for stargazing on clear nights
Aboriginal stories about the southern night sky after dinner
Constellations picked out with a high-powered spotlight
Shared outdoor tables under the open sky; reviewers mention heaters on cool nights

What's Included

✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓ Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Buffet BBQ dinner: steak, sausages, chicken skewers, kangaroo, salads
✓ Dessert with tea and coffee
✓ Beer, wine and soft drinks
✓ Local driver/guide with commentary on the journey

Not Included

National park pass (adults A$38, under-18s free; buy online before the day)
Tips (optional)

What to Bring

Warm jacket, as desert nights get cold in winter
Closed shoes for the sandy site
Camera
Your park pass, printed or on your phone

Good to Know & Caveats

The tour departs 45 minutes before sunset, so pickup times change through the year.
Reconfirm with AAT Kings 24-48 hours before departure to get your exact pickup time.
Be at your pickup point 10 minutes before the reconfirmed time.
Stargazing and the spotlight constellation talk depend on clear weather.
Winter nights are cold (average lows near 4-6°C from June to August); dress warmly.

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup and drop-off at Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.5/5 by 83 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Fabulous night out, excellent food, met many new people with lots of interesting stories. Our guide Keith was fun and knowledgeable. Pleasantly surprised by the whole evening.
— Cecile, 2026-10

Beautiful view, fantastic food and great company. The guide was really upbeat and entertaining. loved the music on the bus.
— Kerry, 2026-10

We had such an amazing experience at Australian BBQ Under the Stars! 🇦🇺✨ From start to finish, everything was fantastic. The atmosphere was incredible — enjoying a delicious Australian BBQ under the night sky made the whole evening feel really special and memorable. The food was absolutely delicious, with generous servings and that wonderful authentic BBQ flavour. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared and full of flavour. The setting made it even better, creating such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
— Serena, 2026-09

Frequently Asked Questions

What is served at the Uluru BBQ dinner under the stars?

A buffet of steak, sausages, chicken skewers and kangaroo with fresh salads, then dessert with tea and coffee. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included. AAT Kings notes that menus are subject to change.

What time does the BBQ dinner tour start?

It departs 45 minutes before sunset, so the time changes through the year. AAT Kings asks you to reconfirm 24-48 hours ahead to get your exact pickup time and to be at the pickup point 10 minutes early.

Is there a star talk?

Yes. After dinner your guide shares Aboriginal stories linked to the night sky and, if the sky is clear, uses a high-powered spotlight to show the visible constellations. Cloud can limit what you see.

Is the national park pass included?

No. The dinner site is inside the national park, so adults 18 and over need a pass (A$38, valid for 3 days). Under-18s enter free. Buy it online before the day.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. The listing allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancel inside 24 hours or miss the pickup and the booking is not refunded, so check the forecast and your plans before the cut-off.