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Kata Tjuta Afternoon: operates on select days between April & May only
Make the most of your afternoon in the Red Centre with a return transfer to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). This service is ideal for those who want to explore but return to the resort before sunset.
On the way, enjoy a stop at the sand dune viewing area for stunning photos of the domes. Once at Kata Tjuta, you can choose between:
- The Walpa Gorge walk (approx. 1 hour return)
- Or the longer Valley of the Winds walk (approx. 3 hours return)
Your driver will provide clear instructions for pick-up times, collecting Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds walkers separately. You’ll then return to your accommodation in Yulara in the late afternoon, in time to enjoy your evening plans.
Inclusions:
- Convenient hotel pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned bus
- Photo opportunity at the Kata Tjuta viewing platform
- Choose to take the Walpa Gorge or Valley of the Winds Walk
- Return to hotel prior to sunset
Not included:
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park pass is required for entry. Passes are not included in your bus ticket and can be purchased online at Parks Australia.gov.au
- Tour guide – self-guided option to complete the walk at your own pace within the recommended timeframe
- Sunset is not included in this ticket
Pick up times:
Please check the latest timetable online or at your hotel reception.
Our timetable changes monthly to align with sunrise and sunset times, ensuring you can make the most of your visit. The latest schedule is available on our website, from your driver or hotel reception.
Pick up location:
Convenient hotel pick up is included from all Ayers Rock Resort hotels including:
- Desert Gardens
- Sails in the Desert
- Ayers Rock Resort Campground
- Outback Hotel & Lodge
Please specify your pickup time and location during the booking process.
If your preferred time isn’t showing availability online, please email us at sales@uluruexpress.com, we may still be able to help.
Know before you go:
· Pre-booking pickup time and location is essential for this ticket
· Pre-purchase your Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park Pass at Parks Australia.gov.au
· Visit our map & timetable page to plan your day
· Also visit Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park | Parks Australia for more information about the park and ranger guided walks
What to bring:
· Have your Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park pass ready to show our driver upon boarding
· Water is essential for the Red Centre climate, we recommend carrying a minimum 1 litre per person (more in the warmer months)
· Snacks, camera, hat & sunscreen
· Appropriate clothing and footwear for walking
· Download the current timetable & map the day prior to travel
Thank you for choosing Uluru Hop on Hop off, we look forward to seeing you soon!
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She set us up for great lights at Sunset, took some photos for us, and made our tour very enjoyable & memorable.







Big shout out to our driver Sonia who was kind, informative & extremely helpful. Local knowledge & the camaraderie was fantastic.



So we missed out on seeing Uluru at sunset. I emailed to ask if there were alternative tours and got the response that the following day wasn't sold out yet, but because I didn't have internet for a few hours, by the time I was able to respond, the sunset bus for the following day was also sold out. Very unclear timeline on the site, and miscommunication by people running the company. Book your tickets in advance if you plan to use.

On day two we were delighted to find Sonia was driving us to Kata Tjuta where once again we got very helpful advice on the different walks available. Note that this is not a hop on/hop off service.
Both Uluru and Kata Tjuta are spectacular and definitely worth getting up early to see sunrise at. We decided for our third day to spend a bit more time at the Cultural Centre and Mutitjulu waterhole. Once again we were impressed by Sonia's professional demeanor, excellent driving and local knowledge.



However, tour felt extremely rushed with very limited time at locations. Note for slow walkers as terrain can get a bit rocky on the walk.


As I have a mobility issue we chose to stay on the bus and get dropped at the cultural centre which was very interesting.
Unfortunately the next bus to return us to the resort area wasn't for another few hours. We hadn't realised that the buses didn't run more often.
By the time it arrived near to lunchtime I was completely worn out.
I think they need another bus mid-morning.




We had been to Uluru with another couple of tours so opted to go to the Kata Tjuta viewing at sunset. Well worth the trip and you actually get views of both rocks as the sun rises. Plenty of time to take it all in and get loads of photos before departing to do either the Gorge or Valley of the winds walk. WE opted for the gorge as we had my 83 yr old Mum with us. My only criticism of this tour would be that the trail is all loose rocks for most of the way so not great for those who are less able or ederly. This wasnt made clear when we booked, but the sunrise alone was well worth the trip.


Giving 4 star as Firstly it doesn’t allow you to come back to the resort and hop back on to go back to the Rock after you’ve freshened up
And secondly, it’s not regular we had to kill 2.4 hours after we had seen the sunrise and done the walk around Uluru to get the shuttle back to the resort . Sonia, our driver was fantastic.

Sonia was so personable, helpful and explained the different tracks, offered a map of Uluru and gave us several tips along the way.
Would highly recommend.
EDIT: we took the hop on hop off bus and I must add that our driver “Snake bite” was a great story teller and kept us entertained with gripping stories from his real life on our drive to Kata Tjuṯa
They also always stop at the Mala carpark for a few minutes so everyone can get out and take a photo.
They make sure everyone is on board before departing too!
Then we found the hop on hop off bus which allowed us to go to the sunrise viewing, get to Uluru for a walk around, then back to the hotel for a rest and breakfast before heading out to Kata Tjuta in the arvo on a small bus with Sonia. Here we got to first stop at the sand hill viewing spot then on to the gorge walk. Sonia was lovely and so accommodating as was our sunrise driver.
This was so inexpensive for what you got and you could choose to stay longer and get picked up later. We walked past some of the other tours at the rock and many of guides weren’t even an Aussie. We liked that we could go on the walking track by ourselves without a crowd and go at our own pace. You want to take in the magnificence in peace and quiet. Some of the other tours like the sunrise tour, you literally paid double and got a cup of coffee and an egg roll above the transport.
You can also buy a multiple day pass but in choosing the single day we saw everything we needed and patted ourselves on the back for saving loads of $$ and enjoying everything at our own pace. If you’ve got more energy and want to spend the day exploring Uluru then buy a multiple day. You’ll be patting yourself on the back too. Thanks to Sonia for being so personable and walking the gorge with everyone. Friendly company overall.
The driver Chris was incredible!! He has amazing Energy, answers all your questions and is really knowle and patient!! He was always in a good mood and is just really passi about his job at Uluru. He really made the experience a real highlight :) thanks a lot for that!!!
I definitely recommend hop on hop off as you have a lot of flexibility and they point out a few cool things along the way.
We (1 adult, 2 children) used it for two trips to Kata Tjuta and one to Uluru and in all instances the drivers were excellent guides, full of information and stories, very respectful and personable.
We do want to specifically acknowledge Anthony who was an absolute gem - thank you!!





Anthony on the Uluru bus was very knowledgeable on the area you can tell he loves his job and was always up for a chat. He remembered who I was and welcomed me back on board each time I got to the bus.
“Snakebite” on the Kata Tjutu bus was knowledgeable on his area and a bit of a character.
The young lady (I didn’t even catch her name) who did the Monday afternoon Kata Tjutu run l seemed to lack the same people skills she was there to drive the bus and when she wasn’t driving she was on her phone.

So many incredible highlights on our trip, but one surprisingly meaningful part of our trip was Anthony, our bus driver.
Anthony was knowledgeable, helpful, funny, and so great with our kids. Our 3 year old was so excited to see Anthony each day and give him a high five or a fist bump ????.
Anthony, I hope you see this and know that you really helped to make our trip extra special. We wish you all the best. Your hardwork and dedication is clear and greatly appreciated.



The drivers ..we had Anthony and Snakebite .were excellent .on time, super clear with instructions, very informative about the area and funny with typical Aussie humour. Their commentary gave us heaps of information and then we were free to explore on our own at own own pace. The buses were clean and well maintained.
A fantastic service for those that need the transport but don't want to be part of a tour group.
ps thoroughly recommend Kata Tjuta both walks, sunrise and sunset are awesome.


First off, Snakebite, our driver, was a character, and I'm saying this in a good way. It appeared he was having a rough morning, but he quickly came alive and started telling us about the area on the drive. When he dropped us at the sunrise viewing area, he told us the time of the sunrise and gave us ten minutes from that time to get back to the bus to go to the next stop. This basically set the tone for the rest of the tour. We were dropped at The Valley Of The Winds for our hike and told if we didn't get back in three hours that he'd leave us behind and we could take our chances with the last bus of the day. There was nothing on the timetable that indicated there were buses from Kata Tjuta to Ayers Rick Resort any other time than the approximate 11:45 return.
We felt pretty pressured to move quickly through the trails and didn't take adequate time to really stop and take in all the vistas. Parks Australia says the full circuit should take 3-4 hours and the Aussie Bushwalking site shows this is a 7.4 km circuit. Some of the hike was Grade 2 & 3, but there were significant parts of the hike that were Grade 4, so it didn't feel safe to hurry through. I'm happy to say we made it back to the bus in time.
For $95 we got what we paid for. For $50 more, we could have gotten a small group tour that included a tour guide through the hike. I wish we had looked more closely at our options.




Our driver Anthony made everyone feel welcome and provided great advice on choices of walks. He helped us all realise what a unique opportunity we were experiencing.
Considering the weather the service ran close to schedule and when demand increased due to other activities being cancelled they increased capacity to make sure the additional demand was met.
I was also able to complete the full base walk due to this service.
I will use them again.




The best part was our driver guides- Anthony and Snake bite. You guys are super awesome. You guys are doing a great job. much appreciate your friendliness, story telling and being super helpful.
Snake bite your poem was so touching. Cheers to you guys and all the amazing effort you put in doing your job. Thank you very much for making our trip Intresting and enjoyable. Many thanks again.

We were glad we did! Both of the drivers we had, Anthony and 'snake bite' were very knowledgeable and efficient and perhaps for people from abroad they might seems a bit abrupt, they made it clear that in the desert, you need to play by the rules!
Anthony was super chatty with out kids and friendly,
Bored? Lonely? Money to lose? Considering Cannibalism? This is for you.


If you go for it, I recommend the sunrise Kata Tjuta trip, as you will have a great view on both Uluru and Kata Tjuta.



My son accidentally left his phone on the bus, and to his great relief Anthony came to the rescue!
I highly recommend this as a way to enjoy Uluru up close and without the time pressures of a tour group.








Dinner at The Field of Lights was great. Wonderful atmosphere, under the stars, as well as walking among the lights.
Great bucket list trip.
Highly recommend it.


You need to purchase a parks pass online before you enter the national park too.
Our bus driver Chris was excellent. Full of useful information and on time.
The bus picks up from each hotel in Yulara and you need to book in advance.




Highly recommend this small family business.
