Uluru is the world's largest single rock monolith. That is to say, there is no other single rock formation as large as Uluru. Despite Mount Augustus dwarfing Uluru that shouldn't take away from its incredible size and stature.
The best time to come is between May and September, when the maximum temperature during the day is usually between 20°C and 30°C. The cool weather means it is safer and much more pleasant to walk, and there is very little rain.
Uluru is too hot to do anything in Dec/Jan unless you get really lucky and it rains. Not only is it too hot to go for any walks, but there will be lots of flies wherever you go during the day.
No, it's not a hoax, snow did fall on Uluru on 11 July 1997. Located in central Australia, temperatures around Uluru have been known to fall below zero but usually there is no precipitation in winter to create snow. A surprise to those visiting 'the Rock', it also made for an interesting news item.
Given the wide variety of activities on offer, we recommend staying at least three days to give yourself time to explore, learn, go on some adventures and take your time to understand this special place. But don't worry if you're only here for a short visit.
What is the warmest month in Uluru? January is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 37°C (98.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 20°C (68°F).
The Uluru climb closed permanently from 26 October 2019The question of closing the climb was raised, and Anangu spokesman Kunmanara Lester said that while Anangu didn't like people climbing Uluru it would be allowed for now.
"Take care in the town centre of Alice Springs at night," it says. "There have been a number of incidents of harassment, robberies and attacks (including sexual assault) on foreign tourists. "Alice Springs is a safe place to visit," he said.
What to pack
- Sturdy walking shoes.
- Broad-brimmed hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Lip balm.
- Water bottle or hydration pack – you will need to drink at least one litre of water every hour while walking in the park.
- Sunglasses.
- Long, lightweight clothing (good for sun and insect protection)
- Binoculars.
- Desert Gardens Hotel.
- Emu Walk Apartments.
- Longitude 131.
- The Lost Camel.
- Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge.
- Sails in the Desert.
- Ayers Rock Campground.
- Curtin Springs Wayside Inn.
Our 3-day Uluru tour itinerary
- Day 1: Uluru – Learn about Aboriginal culture.
- Day 2: Kata Tjuta – Hike in the Valley of the Winds.
- Day 3: Hike in Kings Canyon.
- Be ready to battle the flies.
- Don't forget sunscreen!
- Bring water bottles.
- Pack warm clothes.
- Pack a small bag for the trip.
Kings Canyon is part of Watarrka National Park, in the southwestern corner of the Northern Territory. The park is 450 kilometres (280 miles) from Alice Springs and the best way to get there is by car along the Stuart or Lasseter Highways or Luritja Road, all of which are sealed.
How Long Should I Stay? There's enough to see and do around Alice Springs to easily fill in two weeks. However, if you wanted to just see the highlights, then two nights/three days would be enough time.
Drysdale River National Park is right near Kalumburu, which, with average July temperatures of 38.3 degrees, is consistently Australia's hottest winter locale.
December, January, FebruaryThis is Australia's summertime and is the worst time to travel to the lovely Uluru. The temperatures can be unbearable in the day, reaching low to the mid-30s majority of the time. The highest temperature recorded was a top of 45.5 Celsius degrees, which was only in the shade!
You'll also want a warm jacket — a down jacket or something similar is a great option, as well as track pants, warm jumpers, and fleece. With all this in mind, we still encourage you to dress in layers. That way, if you're feeling warm during the day, you can cool off quickly.
So which one is correct? The rock was called Uluru a long time before Europeans arrived in Australia. In 1873, the explorer William Gosse became the first non-Aboriginal person to see Uluru. He named it Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, the Chief Secretary of South Australia at the time.
Uluru is an ancient sandstone monolith in Central Australia, famous for its gorgeous auburn hue, which seems to change with changing seasons and time of day. It is one of Australia's prime tourist attractions.
The fee for a 3 consecutive day pass is $25.00 per adult (16 years and over), children aged between 5-15 years cost $12.50 and under 5's enter for free. Uluru holds deep Aboriginal significance to the Anangu people, and many stories are told as you wander around the base.
The average high-temperature, in February, in Uluru, is 35°C (95°F), while the average low-temperature is 19°C (66.2°F).
Uluru rock is composed of arkose, a coarse grained sandstone rich in the mineral feldspar. The sandy sediment, which hardened to form this arkose, was eroded from high mountains composed largely of granite.
11 things to do at Uluru (that aren't climbing)
- Visit Field of Light.
- See Uluru by Segway.
- Tali Wiru dune-top dining.
- Walk Kata Tjuta.
- Do a dot painting workshop.
- See the night sky.
Climbing is banned, but there's plenty to do during a visit to Uluru. On October 26 of this year, the park's Board of Management officially banned climbing on Uluru. In the weeks that followed, the chains installed in 1963 to help people climb the steep rock were removed and symbolically handed over to Anangu elders.
Beautiful sunrises and sunsets, ancient landscapes, and fascinating culture are just a few of the reasons you should visit Uluru. Often overlooked by domestic and international travelers, the 'Australian Red Center' offers its visitors a more secluded and spiritual experience.
Uluru is a type of rock called arkose. The flakes are bits of rock left after water and oxygen have decayed minerals in the rock. The red is the rusting of iron found naturally in arkose, and the grey is the rock's original colour. You can see Uluru's original grey inside many of its caves.
Central Australia is a superb place to photograph the night sky, and the silhouette of Uluru against the Milky Way has become an iconic Australian shot. However, all visitors need to exit the national park by closing time. That means that any night-sky shots have to be taken from outside the park.
Giles returned to the area in 1873 but was beaten to Uluru by William Gosse who sighted the monolith on 19 July and named it after the Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. Giles also was the first European to climb the rock which he did accompanied by an Afghan camel driver.
The Uluru climb closed permanently from October 26, 2019. While the chain leading up Uluru has been removed, evidence of the thousands of people who have climbed the rock will be there for years to come.
The Uluru base walk is about 10 km of track that takes you around the whole circumference of the rock. You can take the entire Uluru base walk, or just concentrate on one or more of its sections, depending on how much time you have, your level of fitness and the weather.
