Uluru Day Tour: Mala Walk, Waterhole & BBQ Sunset

Two guided walks around Uluru, rock art stories, and dinner as the sun drops

A full-day Uluru tour from Yulara with pickup, two guided walks (Mala Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole), a visit to the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and a BBQ dinner with sparkling wine at sunset. The tour runs 7 hours and suits all fitness levels. The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass ($38) is purchased separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Uluru guided tour and BBQ dinner

• Pickup from Ayers Rock Resort hotels
• Drive to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
• Guided Mala Walk at Uluru
• Guided Mutitjulu Waterhole Walk
• Visit Aboriginal Cultural Centre
• Drive to Kuniya car park behind Uluru
• Enjoy BBQ dinner at sunset

The experience

You're collected from your Yulara hotel between 1:30 and 2:30 pm and driven to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. A professional guide leads the Mala Walk along the north-west side of Uluru, where the rock face rises in sheer vertical walls and Anangu rock art marks the stone. Your guide shares dreamtime stories of the Anangu people as you walk the base.

The second walk takes you to Mutitjulu Waterhole, a short track where an ancestral water snake called Wanampi is said to live. Your guide explains how the Anangu people traditionally hunted here and used the caves (some still visited by Anangu alive today), and the rock art they contain. From there you drive around to the back of Uluru and visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, built with 90,000 mud bricks on a sacred site. You'll have time to learn about the Pitjantjatjara people and browse local crafts.

As the sun sets, you gather at the base of Uluru for a BBQ dinner with a glass of sparkling wine. The tour ends at your hotel after dark. Air-conditioned transport, two accredited guides, and all walks are included. Bring the national park pass (digital copy accepted from April 2026) or purchase it on arrival.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Yulara hotel.
• two professional, accredited tour guides.
• guided Mala Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole Walk.
• entry to the Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
• BBQ dinner at sunset with sparkling wine.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday and SundayDepartures at 13:35 and 14:35

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (2 to 15 years)

GroupUp to 52

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Emu Run Experience

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady pace with two guided walks and several stops, so moderate fitness helps you enjoy the day comfortably. Children from age 2 are welcome when accompanied by an adult, and vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if you request them when booking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 15 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Mala Walk at Uluru like?

The Mala Walk follows the north-west side of Uluru, where you see sheer vertical rock walls and fine examples of Anangu rock art. Your guide shares dreamtime stories of the Anangu people as you walk the base of the rock.

What will I learn at Mutitjulu Waterhole?

Mutitjulu Waterhole is home to an ancestral water snake called Wanampi. Your guide explains how the Anangu people traditionally hunted there and used the caves for shelter. The rock art inside was created by Anangu still alive today.

When does the BBQ dinner happen?

The BBQ dinner takes place at sunset at the base of Uluru, with a glass of sparkling wine included. The tour ends after dark when you're returned to your hotel.

Do I need to buy the national park pass separately?

Yes, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass ($38) is not included in the tour price and must be purchased before arrival. From April 2026, a digital copy is accepted.

What time does pickup happen?

Your guide collects you from the Outback Pioneer Hotel, Desert Gardens, or Sails in the Desert in Yulara between 1:30 and 2:30 pm.