17th to 21st October 2019 – Visiting Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia. Uluru Base walk + visiting Kata Tjuta (Olgas) including walking the Valley of the Winds loop and the Walpa Gorge.
Uluru Base walk is around 10km. Can be completed within 3 hours at a leisurely pace. Water stations at Mala Car park and at the opposite end of Uluru. Temperature touched on 40°C while I circumnavigated the rock. Went through about 6 liters of water (About 2 litres for each hour of walking). Similar rate of water consumption while doing the walks in Kata Tjuta.
Probably best to stay around 2-3 nights to get a chance to see both Uluru and Kata Tjuta. The climb up Uluru (Ayers Rock) is permanently closed.
You are required to purchase a park pass. 25 AUD for 3 days. Accommodation in Yuluru township is very expensive. The cheapest option is the Pioneer Lodge Backpacker bunks which are about 50 AUD per night. After booking, double check confirmation E-mail.
Park Australia Official Website of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Valley of the Winds, Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Valley of the Winds, Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Valley of the Winds, Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Valley of the Winds, Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Valley of the Winds, Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Kantju Gorge (Beside Kantju Waterhole)
Uluru, Mala Car Park looking up towards the climb route. Climb closed due to bad weather
Uluru, from Mala Car Park looking up towards the climb route (Zoomed in)
Brett and Justin, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Rangers – Mala Walk Pre-Tour briefing
Kantju Gorge
Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Kata Tjuta (Olgas) from an elevated view point
Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Kantju Waterhole, Uluru
Mutitjulu Waterhole
Inside a Little Cave, Looking out towards Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Walpa Gorge, Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Walpa Gorge, Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Walpa Gorge, Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
A lone marker on one of the trails in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Uluru Sunrise elevated viewing area
Uluru at Sunrise
Uluru at Sunrise
Elevated view point, Valley of the Winds Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Mala Walk, Uluru
Kata Tjuta (Olgas) in the distance from an elevated view point
Field of Lights, Yuluru Township
Field of Lights, Yuluru Township
Field of Lights, Yuluru Township
Uluru Base Walk
Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Surrounding Terrain at elevated view point
Surrounding Terrain at elevated view point
Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
One of the Caves along Mala Walk, Uluru Base Walk
Kantju Gorge, Mala Walk
Kantju Watering Hole, Uluru Base Walk
Kantju Gorge, Uluru Base Walk
Uluru Base Walk
Uluru Base Walk
Uluru Base walk
Uluru at Dusk
