Uluru & Kata Tjuta: Hop on Hop Off Pass

About This Experience

Uluru Hop On Hop Off is a way to reach the park without a car or a tour. There are no taxis or public buses in Yulara, and the free resort shuttle does not go into the national park.

The pass covers unlimited trips to Uluru between sunrise and sunset for 1, 2 or 3 days, counted from your first trip. Use it for sunrise, the base walk, the Cultural Centre and sunset, in whatever order you like. The 1- and 2-day passes include one return transfer to Kata Tjuta, and the 3-day pass includes two, with morning and afternoon options.

Air-conditioned buses run daily with several departure times, and the local drivers offer tips on planning your day. Timetables change each month; you can download them online or pick one up at your accommodation or from the driver.

You must pre-book every transfer. After booking, message the operator with your plan for each day of the pass, for example Uluru sunrise and Kata Tjuta sunset on day one. The pass does not include park entry, so buy your national park pass online before you travel.

Highlights

• Plan your own sunrise, sunset and base walk times at Uluru
• Visit the Cultural Centre at your own pace
• Reach Kata Tjuta, about 45 minutes from Yulara, on morning or afternoon runs
• Pass days count from your first trip, not from the booking date
• Planning tips from local drivers
• Works for families and travelers without a hire car

What's Included

• ✓ Pickup and drop-off at the Ayers Rock Resort hotels and campground
• ✓ Unlimited Uluru transfers between sunrise and sunset for the length of your pass
• ✓ 1-, 2- or 3-day pass, depending on the option you choose
• ✓ One return transfer to Kata Tjuta on 1- and 2-day passes; two on the 3-day pass
• ✓ Air-conditioned buses with local drivers

Not Included

• National park pass (adults A$38, under-18s free; buy online before the day)
• Food and drink
• Guided commentary or walks (this is a transport pass, not a guided tour)

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Water
• Snacks
• Your national park pass

Good to Know & Caveats

• Pre-booking each pickup time and location is essential. Message the operator with all transfers for your pass, day by day.
• Timetables vary by month; check the current one online, at your accommodation or with the driver.
• Food and drink are not included; carry water and snacks for long days between bus runs.
• In summer (October to March) daytime temperatures regularly pass 35 C; walk in the cooler morning and finish by 11 am.
• Bookings cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled time are not refunded.

Meeting Point

Pickup and drop-off at Desert Gardens, Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Campground and Outback Hotel & Lodge in Yulara.