Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Uluru, a sandstone monolith, and the rock domes of Kata Tjuta sit in the Northern Territory, with Anangu-led walks on site.
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park lies about 440 km south-west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia and covers 1,326 square kilometers. Its two landmarks are Uluru, a sandstone monolith about 348 meters high, and Kata Tjuta, a group of 36 rock domes about 40 km west of it. Anangu, the traditional Aboriginal owners, co-manage the UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve with Parks Australia.
Visitors come for sunrise and sunset viewing areas and for Anangu-led walks that cover plants, bush foods and Tjukurpa, the belief that ancestral beings shaped the land. Climbing Uluru has been banned since October 2019 because the rock holds great spiritual significance for Anangu. Camping is not allowed inside the park, so visitors stay at the Yulara resorts just outside. Summers reach 45 °C, so the cooler months are the easiest time to walk. The entrance fee is $25 per person aged 16 and over, valid for three consecutive days.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in five
- Buy a park pass before you arriveAdults need a pass, valid for three days or a year; under 18s are free. Buy it online and scan the QR code at the entry station. Prices are in the table below.Park passes
- Do not climb UluruThe climb closed permanently in 2019 at the request of the Anangu. Climbing breaches federal law and rangers issue penalties.Why the climb closed
- Walk early and carry waterThe park advises against walking in the hottest part of the day, and some tracks close in the heat. Carry plenty of water and check the day's conditions.Staying safe
- Check the gate times for sunriseGate times change through the year, and everyone must leave by closing time. Sunrise viewing areas fill before first light, so arrive early.Opening hours
- Respect the no-photo sectionsSigns mark culturally sensitive parts of Uluru where photos and filming are not allowed. Look for them on the base walk and at the viewing areas.
Things to do in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Need to know
- Entrance
- Park pass: adults $38 for 3 days, $50 annual; under 18 free Read more
- Permits
- No walking permits; commercial filming and drones need approval
- Season
- Open all year; May–September is coolest
- Nearest town
- Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort), about 20 min from Uluru Read more
- Getting there
- Flights to Ayers Rock (AYQ), or about 5.5 hours by road from Alice Springs
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear5 rainy daysHigh36°Low25°Very hotJanuaryClear
Poor
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh36°Low24°Very hot, stormsFebruaryClear
Poor
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot, storms
- MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh34°Low23°HotMarchClear
Mixed
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low17°Warm daysAprilClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm days
- MayClear2 rainy daysHigh23°Low12°Mild, clearMayClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh19°Low9°Cold nightsJuneClear
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold nights
- JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh20°Low8°Coldest nightsJulyClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Coldest nights
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh23°Low10°Mild, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, busy
- SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low14°Warm, wildflowersSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, wildflowers
- OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh32°Low18°HotOctoberClear
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- NovemberClear5 rainy daysHigh33°Low21°Very hot, fliesNovemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 36 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot, flies
- DecemberClear5 rainy daysHigh36°Low24°Very hotDecemberClear
Poor
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
Average daily high and low in Yulara, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
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Before you go to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Rules for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, checked
- Climbing Uluru is prohibited since 26 October 2019 and breaches the EPBC Act; penalties apply.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
- A valid park pass is required to enter; adults $38 for 3 days, under 18 free.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
- Do not walk on tracks that are closed because of the heat.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Plan around Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
ETA, regions, flights and money basics
Read the guideYularaAyers Rock Resort, flights, hire cars and nights
Read the guideNorthern TerritoryTop End or Red Centre, passes and swimming
Read the guideETA and eVisitor explainedWho needs which and where to apply
Read the guideFlights and car hireAyers Rock airport and Alice Springs
Read the guideTravel insuranceCover for heat and flight changes
Read the guideUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park FAQ
Can you still climb Uluru?
No. The climb closed permanently on 26 October 2019. The 10 km base walk circles the rock and passes waterholes and rock art.
How much is the Uluru park pass?
Adults pay for a pass valid for three days or one year, and children under 18 are free. Buy online or at the entry station; the current prices are in the table above and on the park's official page.
How many days do I need at Uluru?
Two full days covers sunrise and sunset at Uluru, the base walk, the Cultural Centre and Kata Tjuta. A third day allows slower mornings in the heat.
When is the best time to visit Uluru?
May to September has warm days and cold nights, which suits walking. From November to March daytime heat often passes 35°C and some walks close.
Where do you stay to visit Uluru?
Yulara, the Ayers Rock Resort village about 20 minutes from Uluru, is the only nearby base, with options from camping to resort rooms. Book months ahead for May to September.