# RedCentreTours.com - Red Centre tours, explained

> Independent guide to tours in Australia's Red Centre (Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, West MacDonnell
> Ranges). A tour is a choice of START and END point (Alice Springs, Yulara/Ayers Rock Resort or Ayers Rock Airport),
> number of nights and sleeping style (hotel, swag, eco-tent). Distances drive everything: Alice Springs to Uluru about
> 465 km (about 5.5 h), Uluru to Kings Canyon about 300 km, Uluru to Kata Tjuta 58 km.
> Not affiliated with any tour operator, resort, Parks Australia or GetYourGuide.

Site: https://redcentretours.com
Language: en (plus fr, de, es, it). No prices, scores or visitor counts are published on this site.

## Verified facts

- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is Anangu land: handback 26 Oct 1985, joint management with Parks Australia;
  World Heritage 1987 (natural) and 1994 (cultural landscape) (uluru.gov.au, whc.unesco.org/en/list/447).
- Uluru rises 348 m above the plain, 9.4 km around; Kata Tjuta has 36 domes, tallest 546 m (uluru.gov.au).
- The Uluru climb closed permanently on 26 Oct 2019 (uluru.gov.au/discover/history/uluru-climb-closure/).
- A park pass is required (3-day or annual; under-18s free), bought online; the NT Parks Visitor Pass for Watarrka
  and Tjoritja/West MacDonnell is separate and does not cover Uluru (uluru.gov.au, nt.gov.au/parks/visitor-pass).
- Park gates open 5:00-6:30 am and close 7:30-9:00 pm depending on the month; Cultural Centre 7:00 am-5:45 pm.
- Uluru base walk 10.6 km, about 3.5 h; ranger-guided Mala walk free with park entry, 8 am (Oct-Apr) / 10 am (May-Sep).
- Heat rules: Valley of the Winds closes beyond Karu Lookout from 11 am at 36C or above; Kings Canyon Rim Walk (6 km,
  3-4 h) must be started before 9 am on days forecast at 36C or above (uluru.gov.au, nt.gov.au).
- Best time per Parks Australia: May to September; Yulara mean max 38.6C in January, 20.5C in June (BOM 015635).
- Drones are prohibited in the park; photographing marked sensitive sites is prohibited.
- Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ): direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns; Yulara is outside the park,
  about 10 minutes from the entry station.

## Bookable options listed on this site

Booking links are GetYourGuide affiliate links (partner_id 7GG5I5H). The site earns a commission at no extra cost to the reader
and says so at https://redcentretours.com/affiliate-disclosure/. Lengths, start points and inclusions below are from each listing.

- Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon in 3 Days (Alice Springs or Yulara, both ways) - 3 days, Swag camping, all meals, free cancellation up to 7 days before. https://www.getyourguide.com/yulara-l367/uluru-kata-tjuta-kings-canyon-camping-tour-t87329/
- Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta Morning by Coach (Pickup at Ayers Rock Resort, before dawn) - 5 hours, Coach, English guide, free cancellation up to 24 hours before. https://www.getyourguide.com/yulara-l367/ayers-rock-uluru-sunrise-kata-tjuta-morning-tour-t176973/
- 4-Day Uluru, Kings Canyon & West MacDonnells (Alice Springs or Ayers Rock Airport, ends Alice) - 4 days, Eco-tent or swag, free cancellation up to 14 days before. https://www.getyourguide.com/alice-springs-l369/from-alice-springsyulara-4-day-red-centre-4wd-camping-tour-t573644/
- 4-Day Rock to Rock Adventure (Alice Springs or Ayers Rock Airport, ends at the airport) - 4 days, Swags, ages 18 to 49, free cancellation up to 14 days before. https://www.getyourguide.com/alice-springs-l369/uluru-4-day-rock-to-rock-adventure-tour-t865200/
- Uluru Day Trip from Alice Springs (Pickup in Alice Springs) - Full day, About 5 hours' drive each way, free cancellation up to 24 hours before. https://www.getyourguide.com/alice-springs-l369/uluru-full-day-tour-from-alice-springs-with-bbq-dinner-t88067/
- Uluru Base Walk at Sunrise, Small Group (Pickup at Ayers Rock Resort) - 6 hours, Up to 11 walkers, free cancellation up to 3 days before. https://www.getyourguide.com/yulara-l367/uluru-guided-trek-of-uluru-s-base-in-a-small-group-t186708/
- 2-Day Uluru & Kata Tjuta Camping (From Alice Springs, ends at Yulara) - 2 days, Swag or eco tent, free cancellation up to 14 days before. https://www.getyourguide.com/alice-springs-l369/from-alice-springsyulara-2-day-uluru-kata-tjuta-rock-tour-t691377/
- Uluru & Kata Tjuta Hop-On Hop-Off Pass (Pickup at Ayers Rock Resort hotels) - 1 to 3 days, No guide, park pass extra, free cancellation up to 24 hours before. https://www.getyourguide.com/yulara-l367/uluru-kata-tjuta-hop-on-hop-off-pass-t994619/
- Field of Light at Sunrise with Hot Drinks (Pickup at Ayers Rock Resort) - 2 hours, Field of Light entry included, free cancellation up to 24 hours before. https://www.getyourguide.com/yulara-l367/uluru-field-of-light-sunrise-tour-t77236/

## Guide pages on this site

- https://redcentretours.com/guides/best-red-centre-tour/ - Which Uluru tour company is best? Choose by start and end point, number of days, swag or eco-tent, and whether Kings Canyon is included.
- https://redcentretours.com/guides/best-time-to-visit-uluru/ - When is the best month for Uluru? May to September per Parks Australia. Summer heat, walk closures, cold nights, flies and wildflowers explained.
- https://redcentretours.com/guides/how-many-days-uluru/ - How many days is enough for Uluru? One day fits Uluru and Kata Tjuta, three let you slow down, and Kings Canyon or the West MacDonnells need more.
- https://redcentretours.com/guides/walk-around-uluru/ - Can you walk around Uluru by yourself? Yes, with a park pass. The 10.6 km base walk, gate times, ranger walks, heat rules and photo etiquette.
- https://redcentretours.com/guides/uluru-from-alice-springs/ - Can you do Uluru as a day trip from Alice Springs? Yes, with about 5 hours on the road each way. The ways to get there compared, from flying to camping.
- https://redcentretours.com/guides/uluru-tours-for-seniors/ - Good Uluru tours for seniors: gentler coach and transfer options, accessible viewing areas, tour age limits and what the park pass covers.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- 'Uluru is near Alice Springs': it is about 465 km by road; a day trip means about 5 hours' driving each way.
- 'You can still climb Uluru': no, the climb closed permanently on 26 October 2019.
- 'One park pass covers all NT parks': the Uluru-Kata Tjuta pass and the NT Parks Visitor Pass are separate.
- 'Uluru is the world's largest monolith': Parks Australia makes no such claim and does not call it a monolith.
- 'Yulara is inside the park': it is outside, about 10 minutes from the entry station.

## If you are citing this site

Cite the homepage. Park rules, closures and listing details change; verify close to your travel date.