Ayers Rock - Day Tours

 

Aboriginal Uluru Tour

This is one of the most famous tours of Uluru. On this small group tour you enjoy sunrise, a restaurant breakfast overlooking Uluru and the Liru Walk with Aboriginal guides. On the famous Liru Walk you will retrace the path of the Liru Ancestors through the bushland near Uluru. Hear the tragic fate of Lungkata (Blue Tongue Lizard Man), who is still lying at the base of Uluru. See demonstrations of ancient bush skills such as making kiti (bush glue), making fire without matches and carving wooden tools with only a sharpened stone. Learn to hold and throw a spear.

Departs: One hour prior to sunrise
Duration: 4 – 4.5 hours
Grade: Easy 2 kilometre walk

1/4/08 - 31/3/09 $127.00


 

Mala Walk Tour

Don’t want to get up early for sunrise, or want to book a Sunrise Camel Tour and still want to visit the rock? This is the tour for you. This tour to Uluru includes a vehicle based tour of the rock and then an Aboriginal Guided Mala Walk. Learn the sensitive story of the Mala (Hare Wallaby) people who lived at Uluru, with their friend the Itjaritjari (marsupial mole). Along the Mala Walk visit the many painted caves of the Mala people, and learn how they lived and prepared for ceremonies at the base of Uluru. Visit sacred Kantju Gorge, a quiet water hole at the base of a dramatic rock face.

Departs: March to Sept 9.00am; Oct to Feb 8.00am
Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours
Grade: Easy 1.5 kilometre walk

1/4/08 - 31/3/09 $79.00


 

Dot Painting Workshop

Like to learn about Aboriginal art and culture from aboriginal artists? Join Aboriginal artists at the Uluru Cultural Centre for a fun introduction to Aboriginal art and the chance to join the artists to try your own hand. Aboriginal Guides provide an introduction to their culture and how this is expressed in their art works. Join the artists to complete your own painting, which you can take home as a memento of your experience.

Departs: Nov – Feb 2.30pm March – Oct 1.30pm
Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours
Grade: No walking

1/4/08 - 31/3/09 $79.00


 

Kuniya Sunset Tour

Aboriginal Guides host a fascinating walk into the base of Uluru, and an insight into the Uluru Cultural Centre. Tour includes free time in the Cultural Centre before meeting your Anangu guide who will provide an introduction to Aboriginal Law and Culture. With your Aboriginal Guide, visit caves at the base of Uluru where the ancestors left paintings in time worn ochres. See the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole, whose life-giving waters have been drunk by generations of Aboriginal people. Discover local bush foods, and hear tales of desert survival. After the tour you have time to enjoy light snacks while watching the sunset over Uluru.

Departs: Nov to Feb 3.30pm; Apr to Oct 2:30pm
Duration: 4.5 - 5 hours
Grade: Easy 1.5 kilometre walk

1/4/08 - 31/3/09 $106.00


 

Dot Painting & Kuniya Sunset Tour

Combines the Kuniya Sunset Tour and Dot Painting Workshop for a full afternoon experience with Aboriginal Guides.

Tour includes transfer to Cultural Centre for Dot Painting Workshop, then continues on the Aboriginal Guided Kuniya Walk before watching Sunset over Uluru

See Dot Painting Workshop and Kuniya Sunset Tour for tour descriptions.

Departs: Nov – Feb 2.30pm March – Oct 1.30pm
Duration: 4.5 - 5.5 hours
Grade: Easy 1.5 kilometre walk

1/4/08 - 31/3/09 $165.00


 

Aboriginal Uluru & Mala Walk Tour

Combines the Aboriginal Uluru Tour with the Mala Walk for a full morning Aboriginal experience. Tour includes transfers, sunrise, extensive rock touring, breakfast and Aboriginal Guided Liru and Mala walks.

See Aboriginal Uluru Tour and Mala Walk Tour for tour descriptions.

Departs: One hour prior to sunrise
Duration: 5.5 - 6 hours
Grade: Easy 3.5 kilometre walk

1/4/08 - 31/3/09 $188.00


 

Anangu Cultural Pass

For the Ultimate Tour of Uluru combine Aboriginal Uluru Tour & Kuniya Sunset Tours, a complete Aboriginal Guided Uluru touring package at an economical rate. Includes Cultural Centre Breakfast. See Aboriginal Uluru Tour and Kuniya Sunset tour for full descriptions. Options include doing the tours over one or two days, spending free time between tours walking around Uluru, at the Cultural Centre or transferring back to Ayers Rock Resort.

Aboriginal Uluru Tour Departs: One hour prior to sunrise
Duration: 4 – 4.5 hours
Grade: Easy 2 kilometre walk

Kuniya Sunset Tour Departs: Nov to Feb 3.30pm; Apr to Oct 2:30pm
Duration: 4.5 - 5 hours
Grade: Easy 1.5 kilometre walk

1/4/08 - 31/3/09 $210.00

 

Cave Hill 1 day Experience

Depart by 4WD trough bush tracks directly through the arid desert and into the Pitjanjara Lands. We will be met by our Anangu hosts and teachers at Cave Hill, the site of the Seven Sisters Tjukurpa. This Songline crosses the width and breadth of the Australian Continent. The main feature is the magnificent cave paintings - possibly the most significant art site in Central Australia. The drama of the Seven Sisters creation story is graphically illustrated in the ceiling of the cave. Discuss Tjukurpa (dreaming) and learn about the Songlines and its relevance to Anangu life in the Desert.

Departs: Daily from Ayers Rock Resort (min 4 passengers)
Duration: 8 - 8.5 hours
Grade: Easy walking

1/4/08 - 31/3/09 $237.00


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