By tour
A number of tour companies based in Alice Springs visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Tours range from basic 1 day bus tours beware, this means at least 1,000 km of driving in 1 day up to 5 days long, also often visiting Kings Canyon and the MacDonnell ranges on the way.
Travelwild Ayers Rock Tours
Small group 4WD tours for backpackers and active people, 3 and 5 day 4WD camping tours
Lost In Australia
Adventure, small groups, 4WD safaris, locally owned and operated.
General tours
Helicopter tours
Can be arranged at yulara. they range from short buzzes over uluru and / or kata tjuta to longer trips taking in more of the landscape, and possibly king's canyon as well.
Camel to sunrise or sunset
Another wonderful experience - cost is $95 pp. you are taken from the resort to the camel farm where you are instructed on what you need to do. the owner is very friendly. the camel trek is through surrounding desert, giving good views all around with a talk on camel history and the area, before reaching a viewing point to watch the sun rising or setting on uluru. the camels are well cared for animals, not at all smelly, and all very well behaved. at the camel farm there is home made beer bread with wattle seed dip, camel meat, bush fruits and a variety of drinks. there is also the opportunity to purchase from the gift shop.
Uluru
Mala Walk
The Mala Walk 2 km This track begins at the Mala Walk car-park and ends at the inspiring Kantju Gorge.
climb
The climb. If you have decided to climb, the best bet is to start early - the climb will be closed if the temperature is forecast to be hot. It is about a 1km walk to the top following a worn path with a chain. Remember there are no toilet facilities on the walk. If you aren't persuaded by the cultural arguments, then the view from the top of the rock is nice, and worth the climb. The walk is steep, but if you are fit, stay to the track, carry water, and avoid the heat of the day, it should present no extraordinary hazards.
Uluru base walk
The Uluru base walk 9.8km and will take 3-4 hours. Most people walk clockwise on the track but a few kilometres along this track the crowds thin out to just an occasional walker.
Liru Walk
The Liru Walk is a walk between the cultural centre and the base of Uluru. Its 4km and takes about 1 and a half hours.
Kuniya Walk
The Kuniya Walk is an easy 1km walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole on the Southern side of Uluru. There is some rock art here also in the rock shelter, and a good place to learn about the Tjukurpa pronounced Chook-a-pa of the area.
Kata tjuta
Kata Tjuta Dune Viewing Area
The Kata Tjuta Dune Viewing Area is a short walk off the road to Kata Tjuta. It gives you a great view to Kata Tjuta, and as the name suggests its located on the top of a sand dune. It also gives a good view of Uluru from a distance. 600m and allow at least 1/2 hour.
Walpa Gorge walk
The Walpa Gorge walk 2.6 km is the shorter - and easier - of the two walks around Kata Tjuta.
Valley of the Winds walk
The Valley of the Winds walk 7.4 km at Kata Tjuta is truly magnificent and should not be missed. The walk consists of a single path to the first lookout point. From this point, the walk enters further into Kata Tjuta, where a loop trail brings you to the second lookout point. The counter-clockwise left-round direction is recommended. The complete walk to both lookouts takes about 3 hours, and carrying bottled water is advised, although there are two water stations along the route. The walk beyond the first lookout may be closed during extreme weather. As with the Uluru climb, a sign at the park entrance will advise visitors whether the walk to the second lookout is open. This walk is best during the early morning hours, before the large crowds arrive, permitting you to see more wildlife. The walk beyond the first lookout will be closed at 1100 if the forecast high temperature is above 36 degrees C, which is very common in summer. The walk is also over rocky and hilly terrain. Therefore, good hiking shoes are not only recommended, but should be required.