Uluru Walks
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Walking reveals the natural beauty and rich culture of Uluru. You will be following the footsteps of the ancestral beings that shaped the landscape. By choosing to walk around Uluru instead of climbing, you will be respecting Tjukurpa and Anangu wishes.
You can take the entire Uluru base ualk, or just concentrate on one or more of its sections, depending on how much time you have, your level of fitness and if the weather allows. In summer we recommend walking only during the cool part of the day (finishing before 11am) and drinking one litre of water per hour. All walks are self-guided and on flat terrain, and are wheelchair accessible in dry weather.
Uluru base walk
10.6 km loop | 3.5 hrs | dry weather | wheelchair access
It is recommended to start and finish at Mala carpark in the morning. It would be even better if you can begin the Base Walk by first joining the ranger-guided Mala Walk and continuing on afterwards. In the afternoon it is good to start the Base Walk from the Kuniya carpark.
Escape the crowds and take a meandering journey through acacia woodlands and grassed claypans. Discover the diverse plants, animals and geological features of the Park. From Kuniya Piti follow the snake-like grooves at the base of the rock which were left from Kuniya's journey to Mutitjulu waterhole. Encounter bloodwoods, native grasses and many waterways and soaks. The Base Walk is the best way to fully appreciate the natural and cultural beauty of Uluru.
Liru walk
4 km return | 1.5 hrs | dry-weather wheelchair access
This walk will take you between the Cultural Centre and the base of Uluru. The track winds through stands of wanari (mulga) and after rain, often displays colourful flowers.
Mala Walk and Kantju Gorge - North-West side of Uluru
2 km return | 1.5 hrs | wheelchair access
There are many fine examples of Anangu rock art along this walk, and you can experience the sheer vertical walls and profound peacefulness of Kantju Gorge.
Free Ranger-Guided Mala Walk
[October-April 8am; May-September 10am]
A Mala Walk is conducted daily by Park rangers. Meet at the Mala Walk sign. A ranger will take you along the base of the rock, stopping to tell the story of the Mala (rufous hare wallaby) Tjukurpa. Joint management of the Park, rock art, and traditional Anangu culture will also be discussed.
Lungkata Walk
4 km return from Mala or Kuniya carparks | 1.5 hrs | dry weather | wheelchair access
Starting at Kuniya Walk, ponder first contact relationships between Anangu and non-Anangu at the sorry cave and learn how this has developed into the healthy and positive partnership that is joint management. Learn about Lungkata, why you should not steal and how even one of creation's first visitors discovered the dangers of climbing Uluru. Finish off your Base Walk with west side views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta on the horizon.
Kuniya Walk
1 km return | 45 mins | wheelchair access
From the Kuniya carpark, visitors can walk the short track to Mutitjulu waterhole, home of a wanampi, an ancestral watersnake. In the special times of rain, experience the magical waterfalls, while in the warmer months watch for noisy finches and Australian hobbies rocketing through the serene landscape to catch small birds. For the keen bird watcher, you may spot nesting black-breasted buzzards or tawny frogmouths. Following the signs, learn more about the Tjukurpa of Kuniya in this area. The caves containing rock art were used in the past by Anangu still alive today.