Uluru Day Tour with Sunset BBQ - from Ayers Rock Resort

About This Experience

Emu Run Experience picks you up from your Ayers Rock Resort hotel and drives you into the national park in an air-conditioned vehicle. The first stop is the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, a mud-brick building made with the local Anangu community, where you learn about living Anangu traditions and can browse art and souvenirs.

At the base of Uluru your accredited guide leads the Mala walk along the rock's north-west face, past rock art, telling Anangu stories along the way. The Mala walk is about 2 km return on an easy track.

A second short walk takes you to Mutitjulu Waterhole, home of Wanampi, the ancestral water snake. Your guide explains how Anangu have used the waterhole for hunting and gathering over many generations and points out rock-art caves still connected to local families.

The day ends at the Uluru coach sunset viewing area, where the crew cooks an Aussie BBQ dinner and pours sparkling wine while the rock changes color. Artists sometimes sell dot paintings at sunset, so bring cash if you want to buy one.

From 1 April 2026 the national park pass is not included. Adults need one (A$38 for 3 days, under-18s free); bring a copy, digital is accepted.

Highlights

• Guided Mala walk along Uluru's north-west face with its rock art
• Mutitjulu Waterhole and the Anangu story of Wanampi, the water snake
• Free time at the mud-brick Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
• Sunset color change from the Uluru coach sunset viewing area
• Dot paintings for sale directly from artists at sunset
• Rock-art caves still connected to families living nearby

What's Included

• ✓ Accommodation pickup and drop-off
• ✓ Accredited guide
• ✓ 2 guided walks at Uluru
• ✓ Visit to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
• ✓ BBQ dinner with sparkling wine
• ✓ Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

• National park pass (adults A$38, under-18s free; buy online before the day)
• Dot paintings and souvenirs
• Gratuities

What to Bring

• 1-liter water bottle
• Strong non-slip walking shoes
• Wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Fly net
• Warm layer in winter, light clothing in summer
• Cash for dot paintings and your park pass (digital copy accepted)

Good to Know & Caveats

• Base walk sections, including parts of the Mala walk, had storm-damage repairs in 2026 and can close at short notice; check the park's notices before you go.
• From October to March temperatures regularly pass 35°C; drink plenty of water, and note the park closes some tracks in summer afternoons because of the heat-stroke risk.
• Flies are common in summer, so a fly net helps.
• Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested when you book.
• Pickup is from four set points at Ayers Rock Resort; check which is nearest your room.

Meeting Point

Pickup from Sails in the Desert, Desert Gardens Hotel, Outback Hotel or Ayers Rock Campground, Yulara.