Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
First stop of the day will be at Erldunda (home of the Emu) where you can purchase breakfast.
A quick stop to pick up other passengers if there are any.
We then visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre where you will have time to learn about the local Pitjantjatjara people and buy some souvenirs. The Cultural Centre was built with 90,000 mud bricks with the help of the local Anangu people. It is built on a sacred site and has very special meaning to the local Anangu people.
We then head to the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock), which is next to the entrance to the Uluru climb. From here one of the two guides will take you on a guided Mala Walk. The Mala Walk follows the north-west side of Uluru, where there are many fine examples of Anangu rock art, and you can experience the wonder of the sheer vertical walls. The guide will tell Dreamtime stories of the Anangu People. We drive from the front of Uluru around to the Kuniya car park, which is at the back of Uluru. From here we start our second Uluru guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. The guide will take you along a short track to the Mutitjulu Waterhole – home of an ancestral water snake called Wanampi. The guide will share stories of local traditions and explain how the Anangu people traditionally used the waterhole for hunting. The caves containing rock art were used in the past by Anangu still alive today.
The scene has been set, the highlight of the day, the breathtaking Uluru sunset with a glass of bubbly(or BYO beer) and a delicious Aussie BBQ. A spectacular day never to be forgotten. After sunset, we set off to Alice Springs. Or if you’re ending the tour at Ayers Rock Resort you’ll be dropped off at Outback Pioneer after sunset.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please call to confirm pickup time prior to tour date. Kindly allow 15 mins for the bus to arrive.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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)
Reviews(650)
It is such a long trip to get there and was a little disappointing. I thought there would be more hiking. The food at the BBQ was OK. The beverages were fine but the glasses were dirty. We had a cloudy day so the sunset wasn't as nice.
Joyfull trip with experience and knowledgeable tour guides. Bus was comfortable and drivers were excellent. Sunset dinner meal was perfect end to an enjoyable day and the food was great.
It was very expensive tour as park entrance was not included and it was $38. But it was worth it as the bbq was very nice . Long day and very tiring. We did not see Simpson’s gap and a few other places as it was a very long trip.
Great day trip. Uluru was awesome. I was well looked after by tour guide.The day was a bit long.
It was a long day from Alice Springs but so worth it! Guide, Yad, was knowledgeable and kept the pace moving. Invest in a fly mask before you go!
Great Experience. Excellent Weather. The Guide was Great and so was the BBQ. The Optiins were also Excellent.
Exhausting ( 4.5h bus only) but fantastic and educational day trip to Ayers Rock. Don't forget a flynet!
Despite 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.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are happy that you had a memorable experience.
My 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.
Wonderful guides Andiy and Jid. Beautful senary ang great BBQ Despite the hot weather and the long day. We enjoyed the tour 🤩
Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear you had a great day and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the sunset BBQ dinner. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future! Regards, Patrick - CEO
