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
639 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
A long day but worth it
Clive G,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You will be out for at least 18 hours, so try and avoid having anything planned with an early start the next day. Journey to is ok, coming back it's dark, so take something to read, listen to or try and nap (roads are not to bumpy). You are in the hands of the weather, we were unfortunate as cloud prevented a spectacular sunset. Gary our Ayers rock guide, was extremely knowledgeable and answered any questions you could think off. You get close enough to the rock to appreciate it's texture and it's significance to the Aboriginal people.
Ayers Rock/Uluru day trip
Robert P,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day out, highly recommend. Gary and Yad were friendly and knowledgeable. And a superb sunset and BBQ. Excellent 👍
Superb day out
Neil S,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A long day but it flew by, thanks to a couple of stops on the way to Uluru and the entertaining commentary from driver, Gary. Uluru itself was unsurprisingly stunning, with the sunset BBQ a wonderful end to a lovely day. You might want to pack a fly net, but those blighters apart, it was a truly memorable experience.
Uluru day trip
Bernadette C,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Seeing Uluru was a truly beautiful experience. Gary was a wonderful driver and gave us insightful and interesting information on the drive from Alice to Uluru. The drive is long as other reviews have said. While Gary makes the drive the best it can be and Yad is knowledgeable about the history and significance of Uluru this would really be best to stay a night in Uluru and take in all that it is. If you are short on time in the Northern Territory then this tour is perfect. Barbecue dinner before watching the sunset was really nice and food is good.
Great experience and highly recommended
Bianca K,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this tour in April 25 for our trip in November 25. Booking online was easy and the communication from Viator and the tour guides was as described. We had two tour guides for this tour due to the length of it, with one driving our coach to and from Uluṟu, and one completing the tour on foot. Both tour guides were well experienced and provided a wealth of information and knowledge throughout the entire tour. Our coach was very comfortable, and the BBQ was put together well with more than enough food for everyone. The art gallery at Uluṟu had some beautifully made pieces from local artists so dont miss out on having a look in there! Also highly recommend bringing a fly net with you to protect your face from the flies (we didn’t and thought it was a bit silly until we actually got to Uluṟu…). We didn’t feel rushed by our tour guides either which was really nice. We would definitely do this tour again, and will be recommending it to our friends! Of note; did this tour with a teenager in tow and they loved it too!
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