7 days in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Itinerary

Please note that visitors are no longer allowed to trek up Uluru.

Located right in the center of Australia, the national park boasts perhaps the country's most iconic natural symbol and a sacred place for the region's indigenous people--as well as Kata Tjuta, a collection of 36 red rocks forming an equally distinctive sight.

Take a break from the city and head to Uluru and Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Get some cultural insight at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga and Walkatjara Art Uluru. Change things up with a short trip to Curtin Springs in Alice Springs (about 1h 20 min away). And it doesn't end there: appreciate the views at Valley of the Winds, take in the dramatic natural features at Walpa Gorge, go for a walk through Lungkata Walk, and explore the activities along Mutitjulu Waterhole.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park trip builder website.

East Maitland to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is an approximately 8-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from East Maitland to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from East Maitland in April: highs in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.