3-Night Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Camping Tour

Sunrise at Uluru, rim walk at Kings Canyon, three nights under the stars

A 3-night guided camping tour of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon in Australia's Red Centre, starting and ending in Yulara near the airport. You hike between Kata Tjuta's 36 domes, walk the full base of Uluru at sunrise with cultural commentary, trek Kings Canyon's rim past the Lost City and Garden of Eden, and camp in powered eco tents each night. A multilingual audio guide, all transport, meals and entry are included; children from age 8 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Kata Tjuta and sunset

• Hike between Kata Tjuta domes
• Enjoy light snack at Uluru sunset

Day 2 — Uluru sunrise and cultural visit

• Watch Uluru sunrise
• Visit cultural site with guide
• Self-guided full base walk of Uluru
• Purchase art at Cultural Centre

Day 3 — Kings Canyon trek and evening options

• Trek Kings Canyon highlights
• Choose optional evening activity

Day 4 — Departure and transfer options

• Take transfer to hotel or airport
• Shop at Yulara Resort if time allows

The Experience

You start in Yulara, minutes from Ayers Rock Airport, so there's no long transfer eating into your time. The first afternoon takes you straight to Kata Tjuta, where you hike between the 36 domes and watch the light shift across Uluru as the sun sets. That evening you're in a powered camp with shared facilities—a soft landing into the outback, not a rough one.

The second day begins before dawn. You're at Uluru for sunrise, when the rock catches the first light like a beacon, and your guide walks you through significant cultural sites, sharing Anangu rock art and creation stories. Once the morning cools, you do the full base walk of Uluru at your own pace, seeing the textures and valleys up close. After lunch at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, where you can buy art hand-crafted by local First Nations artists, you settle into camp for the night.

Day three is Kings Canyon. The rim walk takes in the canyon's most famous spots—the Lost City, Garden of Eden, Amphitheatre, and the North and South Walls—all enclosed by sheer rock many meters high. The canyon shelters over 600 native plant and animal species, and your guide points them out as you trek. That evening you have a choice: book an optional camel cruise, drone display, or Sounds of Silence dinner, or return free of charge to watch the Uluru sunset from a different angle. On your departure day, a free 10-minute transfer takes you to either the Desert Gardens Hotel in Yulara or straight to the airport, depending on your flight time.

What’s included

• All-terrain coach transport between sites.
• multilingual audio guide via mobile app in your preferred language.
• Uluru sunrise and sunset viewing.
• Uluru base walk and Ewings Lookout.
• Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk.
• Kings Canyon Rim Walk.
• powered eco tent accommodation with bed linen, pillow and towel for three nights.
• pickup and drop-off at Yulara or the airport on departure day.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Adventure Tours Australia

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving at Ayers Rock Airport and want to cover Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon in one trip—starting in Yulara means minimal transfer time and you'll catch both sunrise and sunset at Uluru.

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Top questions

What's the Kata Tjuta walk like on the first afternoon?

Kata Tjuta's Walpa Gorge Walk takes you between the 36 domes of the rock formation, which contrasts sharply with Uluru's single massive dome. The hike is timed so you finish as the sun sets, casting earthy tones across the landscape.

Do I walk Uluru with a guide or on my own?

Your guide leads you to significant cultural sites at sunrise, sharing Anangu rock art and creation stories, then you do the full base walk of Uluru self-guided at your own pace while the morning is still cool.

What does the Kings Canyon rim walk include?

The Kings Canyon Rim Walk covers the canyon's most famous locations: the Lost City, Garden of Eden, Amphitheatre, and the North and South Walls. Your guide points out native plants and animals along the way; the canyon is home to over 600 species.

What kind of accommodation do I get each night?

You stay in a powered eco tent with bed linen, pillow and towel, using shared camp facilities. Power is available, so you can charge devices overnight.

Is the airport transfer included?

Yes. On your departure day, a free 10-minute transfer takes you either to the Desert Gardens Hotel in Yulara or directly to Ayers Rock Airport, depending on your flight time. If you have time to spare, you can leave luggage at the hotel and shop in Yulara; regular free shuttles run from the hotel to the airport.

Can children join this tour?

Children are welcome from age 8. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the hikes, particularly the Kings Canyon rim walk.