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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
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You can walk it, dine by it, even visit under starlit skies, but nothing matches soaring above Uluru’s majestic outline, with the vast, empty wastes of the Australian desert rolling out to the horizon. A helicopter tour is the best way to appreciate the jaw-dropping scale of the Northern Territories, encompassing everything from the ancient glory of Kata Tjuta – huge ochre-hued outcrops of rock – to Uluru itself. Pilot commentary during the flight gives an insight into the history and mythologies that have coloured the landscapes over the centuries.
Options range from an Uluru-only tour, which lasts 70 minutes, to a more elaborate Kings Canyon, Uluru and Kata Tjuta safari, which includes a guided walk at Kings Canyon and takes four-and-a-half hours to complete.
Flights leave from the airstrip at Ayers Rock Resort and the booking fee includes coach transfers from your accommodation at Yulara. Flights operate from sunrise to sunset 365 days a year, but are weather dependent.
Book through the Ayers Rock Resort, or direct with a trusted helicopter operator like Professional Helicopter Services.
Because these aircraft are air-conditioned, scenic flights can be enjoyed even at the height of summer. Both sunrise and sunset flights are incredibly popular, so book well in advance if you want to fly at these times.
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Northern Territory, Australia
The place to come for the Australian outback experience – jaw-dropping geological formations (including world-famous Uluru), sleeping out in swag bags, sampling bush tucker, and connecting with authentic Aborginal culture.
