Uluru (Ayers Rock) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Uluru (Ayers Rock). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Segway the FULL base of Uluru

• Full Uluru Base Walk at Sunrise, including breakfast

• Uluru Small Group Tour including Sunset

• Highlights of Uluru, Including Sunrise and Breakfast

• Alice Springs to Ayers Rock (Uluru) One Way Shuttle

Anyone 18 or older visiting Uluru needs to buy a park pass, which costs AU$38 for three days or AU$50 for a year. Tours can cost as little as US$70 to watch the sunset with a drink and some nibbles, or ten times that for an overnight experience.

No, you can’t climb Uluru. Uluru is sacred to the Aṉangu people, the area’s traditional owners, and they brought in a full climbing ban in October 2019. Travelers who break the rules will cause deep distress and anger to the community, and can expect court cases and heavy fines.

Sunset is the best time of day to visit Uluru, as the monolith shades through reds, browns, purples, and pinks—and you can pair your viewing with a drink, a barbecue dinner, or a visit to the Field of Light installation. However, sunrise can be a quieter option at very busy times of year.

Yes, you can take photos at Uluru for personal use only, provided you don’t step off the trail or use a drone. You can snap away from the official sunrise and sunset viewing areas to your heart’s content. However, the Aṉangu people have placed certain areas off-limits for photography—these are clearly signed.

Yes, Uluru is surprisingly accessible. The Uluru Base Loop walk is wheelchair-friendly during dry weather, as are many other Uluru trails, while you can watch the sunrise from an accessible platform. The Ayers Rock Resort has a range of accessible rooms should you wish to stay overnight.