Experience Uluru

Sails in the Desert is a luxurious outback oasis at Ayers Rock Resort, distinguished by its iconic white sail-shaped structures and elegant, Indigenous-inspired design. The resort features spacious rooms and suites, a sparkling outdoor pool, indulgent spa treatments at the Red Ochre Spa, and diverse dining options including Ilkari Restaurant and Walpa Lobby Bar. Perfectly positioned just a short walk from Uluru lookouts, it offers modern comfort, rich cultural experiences, and premium facilities for an immersive stay in Australia’s Red Centre.

• Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta half day tour - Witness the world-famous sunrise at Uluru, marvel at the striking domes of Kata Tjuta, and walk through the impressive Walpa Gorge, all while gaining rich cultural and historical insights and discovering the unique desert flora and fauna of this remarkable landscape.
• Wintjiri Wiru Twilight Experience -  A breathtaking cultural storytelling experience at Uluru brought to life by ground-breaking technology. With spectacular views out to Uluru and Kata Tjuta, you'll enjoy premium Penfolds wines and delicious cheese and dessert selections, while you marvel at the beauty of Uluru's silhouette in twilight as darkness falls. Watch a chapter of the ancestral Mala story light up the Australian desert skies with choreographed drones, lasers, and projections.

Emu Walk Apartments offers modern, fully self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments just steps from the Town Centre at Ayers Rock Resort. Ideal for families, couples, and groups, each apartment features a well-equipped kitchen, separate living spaces, internal laundry facilities, and Indigenous-inspired décor for a comfortable home-away-from-home.

• Uluru Highlights guided tour - Travelling towards Uluru at early dawn, watch the sun appear from behind the sand dunes for an amazing sunrise experience; Enjoy a picnic breakfast in the surrounding bushland before your guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, home to rock art and the Anangu Aboriginal creation stories.
• Field of Light Star Pass - Field of Light Star Pass is an unforgettable way to experience Bruce Munro's world-renowned installation as it celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year, paired with sunset views, outback-inspired canapés, and sparkling desert skies. Your evening begins with a hotel pick-up and a short transfer to a private dune top, offering sweeping views of Uluru as the sun sets. Here, you'll be welcomed by your host and treated to a chef-crafted tasting of four outback-inspired canapés, paired with Australian wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. As night falls, wander at your own pace through Bruce Munro's stunning Field of Light, where 50,000 glass spheres illuminate the desert floor.

Desert Gardens Hotel is a tranquil 4-star retreat within Ayers Rock Resort, surrounded by lush native gardens and offering the only rooms with views of Uluru. The hotel features 218 elegant guestrooms ranging from garden-view stays to deluxe rooms overlooking the iconic desert landscape. With an on-site pool, restaurants, free resort shuttle, and easy access to lookouts and walking trails, it provides a relaxing base for exploring Uluru and the Red Centre. 

• Sunrise Journeys experience - An immersive indigenous light show experience. Prepare to be awakened by awe-inspiring storytelling at the world’s most spectacular sunrise. Inspired by the artwork of three local Anangu artists, Sunrise Journeys will transport you through past, present and future as projected light and music moves gently across the landscape.
• Valley of the Winds walking tour - Explore the spiritual domes of Kata Tjuta, towering above nearby Uluru. This challenging 7.5-kilometre (4.6-mile) Grade 4 walk leads you through sacred Anangu men’s lands, where vibrant pink flowers, ochre rock, and bright blue skies create striking contrasts.