Emu Run Uluru and Kata Tjuta 1 Day Tour

The 1 day Emu Run Uluru and Kata Tjuta tour is the perfect option for travellers with a limited amount of time to still be able to experience the beauty of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

You’ll be collected right outside Alice’s Secret travelling to Uluru in a comfy air-conditioned coach with on board toilet. You can also start this tour from Yulara and get dropped off in Alice Springs after the 1 day experience.

This tour departs

April to October – Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat;

November to March – Mon, Wed & Sat

Important update

Effective 01 April 2023 – breakfast will no longer be included, pick up time will therefore be later

Pickup times change

01 April 2023 to 30 Nov 2023 – from 5:59am to 6:18am

01 Dec 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 -from 6:58am to 7: 18am

What you win

25% off your accommodation at Alice’s Secret on the day of your tour, regardless what room you decide to stay in
Borrow a flynet for FREE
Get ready for your tour with the help of Alice’s Secret or relax after it by enjoying the beautiful garden and the cosy atmosphere of our little oasis

Tour inclusions

2 professional, accredited tour guides
Comfy coach with on board toilet
BBQ at sunset with sparkling wine
Freshly made packed lunch
Accommodation pick-up & drop-off
Uluru Park entrance fee ($25pp)
Fruit & snacks throughout the day
Drinking water

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Itinerary

After pick-up we head to our first stop at Erldunda (home of the Emu)
Later on you’ll be provided with freshly made packed lunch to eat on the drive to the World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Kata Tjuta

We travel to Kata-Tjuta (Olgas) for the first walk of the day into Walpa Gorge. Embrace the domes of Kata-Tjuta on your 45 minute walk, while taking in the views of the open plains on your return walk.

Aboriginal Cultural Centre

We then visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre where you will have time to learn about the local Pitjantjatjara people and buy some souvenirs. The Cultural Centre was built with 90,000 mud bricks with the help of the local Anangu people. It is built on a sacred site and has very special meaning to the local Anangu people.

Uluru – Mala Walk

We then head to the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock), which is next to the entrance to the Uluru climb. From here one of the two guides will take you on a guided Mala Walk. The Mala Walk follows the north-west side of Uluru, where there are many fine examples of Anangu rock art, and you can experience the wonder of the sheer vertical walls. The guide will tell stories of the Anangu People.

Uluru – Mutitjulu Waterhole

We drive from the front of Uluru around to the Kuniya car park, which is at the back of Uluru. From here we start our second guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. The guide will take you along a short track to the Mutitjulu Waterhole – home of an ancestral water snake called Wanampi. The guide will share stories of local traditions and explain how the Anangu people traditionally used the waterhole for hunting. The caves containing rock art were used in the past by Anangu still alive today.

The Sunset BBQ

The scene has been set, the highlight of the day, the breathtaking Uluru sunset with a glass of bubbly and a delicious Aussie BBQ. A spectacular day never to be forgotten. After sunset we set off to Alice Springs. Or if you’re ending the tour at Ayers Rock Resort you’ll be dropped off at Outback Pioneer after sunset.

What to bring

Travel voucher
water bottle (capacity 1 litre)
strong non-slip walking shoes
hat (wide brimmed is best)
flynet
sunglasses, sunscreen
camera
casual and comfortable clothing (cool, light clothing is best in summer and warm clothing for winter)
travel pillow
cash for purchasing dot painting directly from artists at sunset
USB chargers (there are USB ports on the coach)