Uluru

Transport

By air, you can get to the airport near Yulara, known as Connellan or Ayers Rock Airport, which acts as a gateway to the park and has connectivity to all major Australian cities. Travel from the airport to Uluru, situated 20 minutes away, in a hired car. It is advisable to book your car early to avoid any last-minute issues.
 
If travelling by train, go on the legendary Ghan, running from Adelaide to Darwin. Get down at Alice Springs, from where coaches are easily accessible to Uluru.

For road travel, Uluru is about 460 kms or a six-hour drive, southwest of Alice Springs. Drive along the popular Red Centre Way to take in the beautiful Australian Outback and make most of the photo ops. There are also buses and tours available to Uluru from Alice Springs. 

Parking facility is available in the park premises, free of charge, for all entry pass-holders. 

Public Conveniences

Get all information about Uluru from the Visitor Information Centre near the Desert Gardens Hotel. Or you can go to the information kiosks at the Ayers Rock Resort or Alice Springs. 

Trained staff at the Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre will guide you on your tour with helpful advice, recommendations and information. Also, you can book accommodation and get maps and brochures for road trips, to assist you during your travel.

Toilets, shelter and drinking water are available, free of charge, at the Cultural Centre and the viewing area at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku.

Shopping & Market Hours

Choose from souvenirs, gifts, books, videos and clothing at Ininti, Alice Plaza, Ayers Rock Resort Shopping Centre, Maruku Retail Gallery or Mulgara Gallery. You can also choose from great cultural art pieces, handcrafted goods and clothing, and more. Also, find unique art pieces in glassware, pottery, textiles, metal and leather work designed by renowned artists, available to buy at all galleries.

Medical Services

In case of any emergency dial 000, or 112 (for mobile phones). For all rangers emergency radios are available for free, to alert guides to any possible dangers during their trip. 

Medical services near Uluru are:

• Central Clinic, Alice Springs
• Royal Flying Doctor Service, Ayers Rock Medical Centre
• Alice Springs Hospital, Alice Springs

Dining

There are many dining options when visiting Uluru, available both inside and outside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The Cultural Centre in the park offers you many options too. Also, you can opt for barbeques or cafes in the area and enjoy some regional dishes. 

If you are looking forward to enjoying self-catered meals, gas barbecues and sheltered picnic areas are also available for free at the Cultural Centre. 

Accommodation

To conserve the dignity of the area, accommodation or camping facilities are not available inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Instead, you can stay at the Ayers Rock Resort, at a 10-minute drive from both the park and the Ayers Rock Airport. Or else, book accommodation in Alice Springs or Yulara, both offering ample options for you to choose from.

You can also opt for the Ayers Rock camp services and camp down about 15km from Uluru. You will find camping facilities ranging from air-conditioned cabins to powered sites for caravans, campervans, motor homes and camper trailers, apart from the conventional tent facilities on bare ground.