Uluru Sunrise and Kata Tjuta Half Day Trip: Unforgettable Views and Walpa Gorge Trail Walk

Experience an unforgettable sunrise at Uluru and Kata Tjuta on this half-day trip. Enjoy stunning views, warm beverages, and a walk through the beautiful Walpa Gorge trail.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Talinguṟu Nyakunytjaku - Uluṟu Sunrise Viewing Area - This is your destination for unforgettable sights. Rise early and travel into Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy a warming cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate as the dawn creeps across the desert plain and lights up Uluru. - Kata Tjuṯa Dunes Viewing Area - On your way to Kata Tjuta, your Driver Guide will provide insight into the history and geology of this ancient land. From here enjoy a panoramic view of the southern side of Kata Tjuta, and see Uluru on the distant horizon. - Kata Tjuta - The Olgas - Arrive at the 36 steep-sided domes, the other icon of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. - Walpa Gorge - Walpa Gorge - meaning ‘wind’ in the local Aboriginal language, a breeze will accompany you as you explore the gorge. Follow the path between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta, to a lush oasis in the desert. Admire mulla mulla plants and spearwood trees at the end of the gorge.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Experienced local driver/guide
  • Tea, coffee or hot chocolate & biscuits
  • Live commentary on board
  • Travel in a super comfortable coach with: free wifi, in seat USB and air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park Entry fee
Additional Information

The early rise is well worth it as you experience the two major landmarks in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Start with an amazing sunrise at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, the Uluru sunrise viewing area. Afterwards, on the 45 kms drive to Kata Tjuta your Driver Guide will provide you with an historical overview of the National Park. The walk through the sheer walls of Walpa Gorge won’t disappoint as you’re led into a world of rare plant species and lush evergreen scrubs.

Location
Talinguṟu Nyakunytjaku - Uluṟu Sunrise Viewing Area
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Travelemily5
Jul 18, 2024
Great Excursion to Uluru and Kata Tjuta - I had limited time in Uluru so this was a perfect way to see everything. The big bus isn't ideal- lots of people to manage- but it was a great excursion.
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Tracey_r
Jul 14, 2024
Bucket List MUST DO - We had the lovely Emily in small group tour which was full of natural beauty, stories and information. With 4 kids aged 9 to 16, we all took so much away from the tour. Seeing the indigenous rock art & Walpa Gorge was a highlight. We truly are lucky to be able to visit and learn from this natural wonder.
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Fin243
Jun 23, 2024
Great experience - Tour guide was great and had lots of information on the environment and history (early exploration etc). All the stops gave incredible views and tea/coffee upon arrival at Uluru for sunrise was lovely. A really well planned and delivered tour.
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John_g
Jun 10, 2024
Enjoyable tour - Got an extra stop at the Kata Tjuta sunrise platform after the hike. Great time, hike was quite easy. Recommend if you want to do something before your flight out.
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Julia_s
Apr 10, 2024
Fantastic Morning Tour - Great trip, staff knowledge was excellent and the views amazing. Heaps of photo opportunities, and the walking was not strenuous. There was an 80 year old man on our tour who was a little out of breath by the end but the young children and everyone else on the bus had no trouble.
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Iain_p
Apr 2, 2024
Sunrise Trip - Great way to see Uluru and Kata Tjuṯa. The guide, Jacob, was very knowledgeable and engaging. We got to spend loads of time at both locations and took fantastic memories away with us.
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Soobum_l
Mar 18, 2024
Smooth Progress - Plenty of viewing time during Sun rise at Uluru, kind guidance at Kata tjuta. Hot coffee and cookies in the early morning was good.
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819janeb
Mar 12, 2024
Worth the wake-up. - This was a very well organised bus trip. An early start with 5.15am pick up from resort. The guide and the bus driver had lots of information. First stop at Uluṟu you could make a hot drink- tea, coffee, hot chocolate and walk up to viewing area to see sunrise. Bathroom stop and then the drive to Kata Tjuṯa. The short walk in is suitable for most abilities but a little rough underfoot so care is needed at the start. Again an amazing spot to see
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Andrew_w
Apr 14, 2024
A worthwhile experience - John was a magnificent tour guide. We lucked a magnificent sunrise. The walk at Kata Tjuta was good but a pretty limited experience of Kata Tjuta. Walpa Gorge is an interesting gorge, but not in itself overly spectacular. I realise that options for exploring Kata Tjuta are limited. A tour from 5:30 to 9:30 is difficult for those staying in hotels as breakfast is not available outside these hours. The tour itself was very well run.
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Amy_c
May 5, 2024
Amazing view and great... - Amazing view and great experience to walk Warpa Gorge. But it was disappointing that the tour started 15 mins later than scheduled (the bus came late), that the sun started rising while we were on the bus and it was already bright when we got to the spot. While time is really critical for the sunrise tour, we could only experience a part of this magnificent experience. Also the guide was not careful enough in the walk. First few explanations in the beginning, but then I could not find her through the walk though some were very slow with rough ground and strong wind. I would have misunderstood service quality of AAT if I had not had other tours before.
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