Uluru is in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, inside Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park, about 450 km southwest of Alice Springs.
You can drive in yourself, but guided tours from Alice Springs or Yulara offer a richer experience combining cultural insights and access to the best sunrise and sunset spots. If you fly into Alice Springs, its a 5 hour drive to Uluru. Peterpans offers day and multi-day options including exploring Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta depending on your time and budget.
Climbing Uluru is permanently closed out of respect for its cultural significance to the Anangu Traditional Owners. You can walk around Uluru and explore the waterholes and sites located around the base.
May–September (the dry, cooler season) offers the most comfortable temperatures. In
Summer (Dec–Feb) you could experience sweltering heat – and alot of flies!
Most travellers stay 3–4 days, enough to explore Uluru, Kata Tjuta and do sunrise/sunset experiences.If you are travelling from Alice Springs.
Only if you are not booked onto a Tour. Otherwise, All visitors need a Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park Pass, purchasable online or at the park gates.