Australia · Northern Territory
Uluru and the Red Centre travel guide
A sacred red rock in the heart of the outback
Uluru at sunset. Photo: Ek2030372672, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Uluru is a huge sandstone monolith in the centre of Australia, sacred to its traditional owners, the Anangu. It glows red at sunrise and sunset.
Nearby Kata Tjuta's domes and the Field of Light installation make it worth two or three nights, and Kings Canyon is a few hours' drive.
What Uluru is known for
- Uluru
Sacred to the Anangu.
- Sunrise and sunset
The rock changes colour.
- Field of Light
Thousands of glowing lights.
- Kata Tjuta
The Valley of the Winds walk.
Top things to do in Uluru and the Red Centre
Where to stay in Uluru and the Red Centre
Best time to visit Uluru and the Red Centre
Best value: Apr, Sep–Oct. April to September: warm days and cold desert nights.
- Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
- PeakBusiest, highest prices
- QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
Getting there and around
About 18h 45m from London to AYQ, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?
Fly to Ayers Rock Airport. The resort runs shuttles and tours.
Good to know
- Climbing Uluru has been banned since 2019 out of respect.
- Bring a fly net in summer.
- Walk early: it's very hot by midday.
Uluru and the Red Centre FAQ
How many days at Uluru?
Two or three nights.
Can you climb Uluru?
No, the climb closed in 2019.
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