The Red Centre of Australia is culturally significant. Surrounded by flat desert plains, the 348-metre-tall Uluru stands tall against a flat backdrop. Tourists flock from all over to take a peek at this ancient phenomenon.
Here’s what you can do if you’re lucky enough to spend 2 days in Uluru!
A quarter of a million tourists flock to Uluru every year to catch a glimpse of the sacred site. Uluru is a highly and culturally significant place in the heart of the Red Centre. Its traditional custodians are the Anangu People.
Experiencing this sacred site is a special experience. Ever since its commercialisation in the mid-1900s, tourists have flocked from all over to see the ancient monolith.
The summer in Australia is very hot for Uluru, and it makes for some very sweaty hikes and treks around the park (December to February). Also, be aware of the numerous flies that will find a place to perch on your face! There are way more flies in the summer months.
For a more manageable temperature around Uluru, try and go during the winter. This is between June – September.
You’ll need a visitor’s pass if you want to visit Uluru.
Staying for 2 days in Uluru is a good period that will allow you to see lots.
Day 1
Morning: Go and see the sunrise
Firstly – go and see the sunrise at Uluru. Start the day right and marvel at the gorgeous colours that surround the sacred site of Uluru at sunrise.
Seeing the sunrise allows you to see the red rock with less of a crowd (the sunrises tend to be less crowded than the sunsets).
Walk the base of Uluru
Walking the base of Uluru allows you to experience the rich culture of Uluru with an Aboriginal guide.
Choose to walk the base of Uluru during a quieter part of the day, when it is far less busy. You’ll be able to get around the 10km of flat ground around the base.
This is a 3-hour walk. Be mindful that there is not much shade around the walk, but if you start early, then you will avoid the stifling heat!
You could even do a hot air balloon tour at sunrise. Make sure you book in advance!
Afternoon: Visit Kata Tjuta
Kata Tjuta means ‘many heads’ in the Pitjantjatjara language, and it’s easy to see why. The rock formations are split into many different structures that do look like heads.
To see this interesting spectacle, check out some of the walking trails that go around it.
Watch the sunset
To finish off your day in Uluru, why not camp under the stars and see the milky way.
Managing Director at Sightseeing Tours Australia
Cameron Ward turned his travel passion into a thriving Australian tourism business. Before he co-founded his own business, Sightseeing Tours Australia, he was enjoying being a Melbourne tour guide. Even now, Cameron delights in helping visitors from all around the world get the most out of their incredible Australian trip. You’ll see Cameron leading tours or writing about his favourite Australian places where he shares his local insights.