Uluru (Ayers Rock) Travel Guide

A wonder of the world and treasured Australian icon, Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a majestic monolith which holds significant spiritual and cultural meaning to the Anangu people. This famous landmark continues to be a popular tourist attraction in the Red Centre of the Northern Territory. Also home to The Olgas and the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Ayers Rock is 450km from Alice Springs and is World Heritage listed as a unique geological formation. Out of respect to the traditional owners of the land, the site is sacred and therefore climbing of Uluru (Ayers Rock) is not permitted.


Ayers Rock Accommodation

Ayers Rock (Uluru) accommodation offers a surprising range of comfort, quality and facilities. Despite its remote location, Uluru (Ayers Rock) features a wide range of accommodation options within the Ayers Rock Resort complex including hotel rooms and self-catering apartments which enjoy an excellent range of onsite facilities including swimming pools, dining options, activities and much more. There is also a unique outback accommodation experience available at Uluru (Ayers Rock) featuring luxury safari tents which allow you to experience 'camping' in the outback without sacrificing all the creature comforts.



Uluru Holiday Packages

The remote nature of Uluru (Ayers Rock) means that it is not as simple as a quick flight or drive like many other holiday destinations. It also means that accommodation options aren't as plentiful as in other places so it becomes even more important to ensure you are choosing the right option for you. Uluru Ayers Rock holiday packages are a great way to take care of all these special needs as well as enjoying significant savings in the process. By combining flights, transfers, accommodation and that all important travel insurance with added extras like meal packages and the amazing range of tours on offer, you can make the most of your time in the Australian outback and ensure that your visit to Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a memorable one for all the right reasons.


Attractions

There are three main attractions at Uluru (Ayers Rock) including of course, the 'rock' itself as well as The Olgas and the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Ayers Rock (Uluru) is the largest single rock on earth at 348m high, 3.1 km across, 1.9km wide and 9.4km around the base. It is a spectacular natural attraction with deep cultural and spiritual significance to the local Aboriginal people and is also a wonder of the world. The Olgas are a group of 36 rocky outcrops which are also a popular and well-known attraction. The highest of these, Mount Olga, is the focal point at the centre of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park which offers a unique insight into the flora, fauna, history and culture of this magnificent outback land. A cultural centre is located at the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock) which offers interactive exhibits, traditional Aboriginal artwork and informative video presentations to provide a thorough introduction to this icon.