Uluru and Kata Tjuta Experience with BBQ Dinner
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Price: A305
Min age: 2
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
|parksaustralia.gov.au|After Uluru, Kata Tjuta (formerly known as the Olgas) is the second most visited place in Central Australia. This remarkable geological formation consists of 36 weathered domes dating back 500 million years. It is steeped in Aboriginal history and legend – there are many Dreamtime stories, notably the great snake king Wanambi, who is said to live on the summit of Kata Tjuṯa. His breath was said to be able to transform a breeze into a hurricane in order to punish those who did evil deeds. Evildoers beware – he only comes down during the dry season, which is when you are likely to be visiting.
The only way to explore Kata Tjuta is on foot and there are several hiking trails available, including the famous Valley of the Winds – a 7.4km circular walk that takes around four hours to complete and passes by some spectacular viewpoints. The 2.6km Walpa Gorge Walk is one of the easiest to complete.
People staying at Yulara (around 50kms away) can book a guided walking tour, a sunrise tour or a scenic flight.
Kata Tjuta is a popular destination for independent travellers, especially at sunrise and sunset when the landscape is spectacular.
The main walking trails such as Karu Lookout, Karingana Lookout and Valley of the Winds are clearly marked and can be tackled independently, but you’ll miss out on the narrative of a guide. Organised tours are a better option – they will include a sunrise view of Kata Tjuta, a guided walk (complete with recounting of Aboriginal legends) and an Outback picnic breakfast.
Dawn and sunset are the best times. The colours are dramatic, and the ethereal red rock changes hue from brown to purple to bright red.
Winter (June to August) is the ideal time to be in the desert. This is also the busiest time of the year, so spring and autumn can work well too. Desert summers (December to March) are too hot for physical activity, and the air is filled with relentless swarms of annoying flies.
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