Discover Uluru 2026

The sacred monolith dramatically changes colour from deep ochre to glowing red during the first and last rays of sunlight — purpose-built viewing platforms offer the best vantage points.

Guided walks around the base of the rock share the spiritual significance of Uluru from the traditional landowners, the Anangu, along with knowledge of Dreamtime stories and native plants.

This group of 36 rounded rock domes, also known as "the Olgas", lies just a short drive from Uluru and offers one of the region's most striking walks through Walpa Gorge.

This sprawling light installation of over 50,000 solar-powered glass stems transforms the desert after sunset into a glowing sea of colour set against Uluru's silhouette.

Nearby Ayers Rock Airport is served directly from Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns, with flight times of two to three and a half hours depending on the city.

The official language is English. The traditional landowners, the Anangu, also speak Pitjantjatjara, which is shared during guided cultural walks.

April to September, the Australian winter, is best thanks to milder temperatures, while the summer months can be very hot, exceeding 40 degrees.

No, climbing has been prohibited since 2019 out of respect for its spiritual significance to the Anangu. Instead, flat walking trails lead around the rock.