Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner
Overview
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18 hours
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Experience the wonders of Uluru as part of your Northern Territory adventure.
Travel in air-conditioned comfort, hear intriguing stories and learn the secrets of this unique world-renowned destination. We provide BBQ, beverages and snacks so all you have to do is focus on your incredible surroundings.
All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. They do not require a high level of fitness or agility.
You’ll enjoy:
Watching the sunset at the sacred site of Uluru with a glass of bubbly
Uluru: Guided Mala Walk
Uluru: Guided Mutitjulu Waterhole Walk
Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Mount Connor Lookout (Alice Springs start only)
NOTE: From 1 April 2026, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass ($38) is not included in tour price and will need to be purchased prior to tour.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear strong, non-slip walking shoes
Please bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and 1.5 liter water bottle
From 1 April 2026 – please bring Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass (digital copy accepted)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
First stop of the day will be at Erldunda (home of the Emu) where you can purchase breakfast.
Ayers Rock Town Centre
A quick stop to pick up other passengers if there are any.
What‘s Included
Accommodation pick-up & drop-off
Uluru Park entrance fee (until 31 March 2026)
Air-conditioned vehicle
BBQ at sunset with sparkling wine
Experienced and accredited tour guide
Gratuities
From 1 April 2026 - Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass is not included in tour price
Pickup points
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Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice
Season 4
Pickup included
Reviews
646 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exhausting ( 4.5h bus...
Peter M,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exhausting ( 4.5h bus only) but fantastic and educational day trip to Ayers Rock. Don't forget a flynet!
A unique experience
Ferdinand S,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Despite the long bus ride, with reasonable stops, this was a very impressive experience. The barbecue at sunset at Uluru was unique. Great guide and great driver.
Wonderful tour, memorable experience
Robert S,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I had a wonderful day at Uluru with our tireless driver, Andy and knowledgeable tour guide, Yad. My husband celebrated his 80th birthday with a sunset barbecue at Uluru, a truly memorable experience, made even more memorable by the staff of Emu, who went out of their way to help me surprise him. Special thanks to Krisna and her manager at Emu., who were truly extraordinary. Our driver, Andy drove over four hours from Alice Springs to Uluru and then another more than four hours back at night. Yad, our tour guide, provided interesting and beautifully balanced commentary on the cultural significance for the Pitjantjatjara people, as well as the geological explanation for the existence of Uluru. Oh, and the barbecue with bubbly provided just the right finish for the day. P.S. A netting helmet is a must, as the flies (of the non-biting kind) constantly buzzed around our heads as we toured the beautiful Uluru Rock. But this was a small price to pay for visiting this iconic site.
Ayers Rock
Trail549221,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Wonderful guides Andiy and Jid. Beautful senary ang great BBQ Despite the hot weather and the long day. We enjoyed the tour 🤩
A great experience going...
JanOlav H,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience going to Uluru. Safe busdrive and skillfull guides. To be recommanded. Sissel and Jan
The long straight road
Virginia K,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 10 hour round trip bus ride made for a very long day. The experience of being at Uluru and learning about the Aboriginal people and their culture was enlightening.
Uluru, a day tour well worth doing.
rkjohns2n,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing day tour to Uluru. We had a short stop at Erldunda to stretch the legs and get a coffee as well as see some Emus they have in an enclosure there. We then stopped for lunch at the Ayers Rock Town Centre and a change of driver / tour guide (Yad) who then took us to Uluru itself, we had several short walks and Yad was very informative with giving us insights and history of the markings and paintings that the aboriginals have left there over the ages. Truly inspiring sights all round. We then headed to the cultural centre for a look around and getting some more experiences of the local traditions. After this we then headed to the sunset park for a bbq dinner. The food was excellent and the colours of Uluru were something to marvel at, truly inspiring and amazing all round. Once it got darker we boarded our coach and headed back to Alice Springs, somewhat slowly as we tried to avoid cattle and kangaroos at night. I loved every moment and would recommend to anyone who has only a few days in Alice Springs on their visit.
Uluru experience
Monika N,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour with EmuRun was super organized. The tour guides were friendly and could tell a lot about the history of the region
A really great experience
Daniel S,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It's all worth the experience. But if anyone has problems with bus rides I would advise against this trip. Even if the driver took us safely from Alice Springs to Uluru, 5 - 6 hours (just) on “it-goes-that-way” is really exhausting.
Uluru makes the long journey worth it, especially on a clear day
Simon G,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pickup was straighforward, the 5hr journey to Uluru included two toilet stops. There were a few cafes and shops in Yulara for the 1hr lunch and souvenirs stop. The walks and stories told around the base of Uluru were interesting, and there was a fair selection to eat and drink for the sunset BBQ dinner. It is a long way to travel from Alice Springs, but I felt the 6hrs spent around Uluru were worth it in my opinion.
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Operated by Emu Run Experience