Duration:
5h
Spend the afternoon exploring Kata Tjuta with walks at Walpa Gorge or Valley of the Winds and be back to your resort before sunset.
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Discover the Magic of Kata Tjuta
Make the most of your afternoon in the spectacular Red Centre with a seamless return transfer to the ancient domes of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). This convenient service is perfectly tailored for adventurers who want to explore these majestic geological formations and return to the resort in time for evening relaxation. 🌅
On your journey, pause at the sand dune viewing area to capture stunning photos of the towering domes. Once you arrive at Kata Tjuta, the choice of adventure is yours:
- Walpa Gorge Walk: A gentle, awe-inspiring stroll through the sheer rocky walls (approx. 1 hour return). 🚶
- Valley of the Winds Walk: A longer, immersive trek offering breathtaking desert vistas (approx. 3 hours return). 🥾
Your professional driver will provide clear instructions for pick-up times, collecting walkers from each trail separately. You will return to your Yulara accommodation in the late afternoon, leaving you perfectly poised for your evening plans.
What is Included
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from Ayers Rock Resort
- Comfortable, air-conditioned bus travel
- Spectacular photo opportunities at the Kata Tjuta viewing platform
- Your choice of the Walpa Gorge or Valley of the Winds walk
- Return to your hotel prior to sunset
What is Not Included
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass: Required for entry. Passes are not included in your bus ticket and can be purchased online at the Parks Australia website.
- Tour Guide: This is a self-guided experience, allowing you to complete the walks at your own pace.
- Sunset Viewing: Sunset entry is not included in this transfer ticket.
Pick-Up Details
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 at hotel reception.
Convenient hotel pick-up is included from all Ayers Rock Resort hotels, including Desert Gardens, Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort Campground, and Outback Hotel & Lodge. Please specify your preferred pick-up time and location during the booking process.
Know before you go
1, 2 & 3 Day Pass holders: If you have not already provided your transfer times for each day of your pass, please send them through as soon as possible. We recommend providing your selections at least 14 days before arrival to avoid disappointment. All transfers are subject to seat availability at the time your selections are confirmed.
For Uluru Transfers
Your driver will help arrange your return journey from Uluru back to the resort on the day of travel.
If visiting both Uluru & Kata Tjuta on the same day, you must return to the resort in time to connect with the next transfer time.
Purchase your Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Pass before you travel.
Check the current UHOHO timetable & map when planning your visit.
What to bring
- National Park Pass, ready to show your driver.
- Plenty of water, we recommend at least 1 litre per person, and more during warmer weather.
- Hat, sunscreen, suitable clothing and walking shoes.
- Downloaded copy of the current UHOHO timetable and map.
Uluru Audio Guide
If you have purchased an Uluru Audio Guide, forward your UHOHO booking confirmation to receive your unique download code and set-up instructions. We recommend downloading the guide before you travel.
A note about the time shown on your booking
If 12:00 appears at the top of your booking, this is a system default and is not your scheduled hotel pick-up time. Your booking will be updated once you have provided your transfer times.
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Long Wait Time Convenient service but costly. And time between buses is too long.read moreread less
Themum3
25 Aug 2026
A fantastic service for visitors who don’t have a rental car.
The buses were reliable, easy to use, and always on time. The drivers were friendly and helpful, making it very easy to explore both Uluru and Kata Tjuta independently.
My only suggestion would be to allow a little more time at the sunrise viewing areas before departing, as sunrise is one of the highlights of visiting Uluru and a few extra minutes would make the experience even better.
Overall, I would say it is a good option this service if you do not have plan to rent a car.
The buses were reliable, easy to use, and always on time. The drivers were friendly and helpful, making it very easy to explore both Uluru and Kata Tjuta independently.
My only suggestion would be to allow a little more time at the sunrise viewing areas before departing, as sunrise is one of the highlights of visiting Uluru and a few extra minutes would make the experience even better.
Overall, I would say it is a good option this service if you do not have plan to rent a car.
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Donny
01 Aug 2026
Tricky to figure out when you are booking, but once you understand why you need to make bookings, this is a very convenient way to get to the park. No its not free, yes you also need a National Parks pass into the park, yes you need to tell them when you want to go out to the site before hand and make a "reservation" but you can make adjustments to your plans by just sending in an email.
Our driver ended up being Sharon for the duration of our 2 day pass, and she was phenomenal, as my wife uses a wheelchair but can climb the stairs into the bus. Sharon had to run to the other side of the bus to store and retrieve the wheelchair whenever we rode and never a complaint. She really is a blessing.
Would highly recommend if you want less scripted travel to the park, its not a tour company, but they do let you know information about the park and are timely and make sure you get in and out safely.
Just to repeat for Sharon's sake, YES you need a ticket to ride, no one is taking you out 60km for free.😉
Our driver ended up being Sharon for the duration of our 2 day pass, and she was phenomenal, as my wife uses a wheelchair but can climb the stairs into the bus. Sharon had to run to the other side of the bus to store and retrieve the wheelchair whenever we rode and never a complaint. She really is a blessing.
Would highly recommend if you want less scripted travel to the park, its not a tour company, but they do let you know information about the park and are timely and make sure you get in and out safely.
Just to repeat for Sharon's sake, YES you need a ticket to ride, no one is taking you out 60km for free.😉
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Sean
17 Jun 2026
It’s a great bus service and runs very well! It only takes a bit of planning on your end to figure out which buses to take and how to get back and everything! The busses are big and nice and the bus drivers (Shannon and Mark) are friendly and fun but the bus is often AC’ed to a freezing 21C. The buses are really on time and provide a great service to explore sunrise, sunset and Uluru on your own without a tour or rental car! There’s an information for hop on/hop off in the back of the tourist info at the town hall square in the resort! Overall, we had a really good experience, though it might have been nicer to stay another 10mins for the sunrise or sunset by overall, all good and great service!
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PheNom603
14 Jun 2026
Best way to explore Uluru & Olgas This was a fantastic way to travel around the park without spending so much money on the coach tours. I booked our 3 day passes & booked our seats from the resort well in advance and paid at the kiosk in the shopping area. When we were there, the bus arrived on time. The drivers we had were really nice and knowledgeable. My daughter left her hat on the bus one day and we were able to collect it from the resort reception the following morning. The stops and the times were clearly given when we booked. I would suggest always arrive 5/10 minutes before the time given.
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k7vidya
13 Jun 2026
Uluru HOHO family Uluru Hop On Hop Off made our trip to the red centre affordable, unforgettable and easy to navigate. The friendly team made our experience using the three day pass personable, fun and friendly. We only had to book our pick up bus from the hotel each trip and were free to hop on and off any of the buses that travelled the Uluru route each day. The drivers took into account toilet stops, especially at Kata Tjuṯa (only 1 toilet site). Mark and Sharron were passionate drivers who shared their knowledge and recommendations. They became our Uluru family, remembering us each day and genuinely curious about our experiences. Highly recommend.read moreread less
Davina
06 Jun 2026
Book before you arrive in Uluṟu Almost every time to Uluṟu was booked and it was not possible to get on the sunrise or sunset tours. I would recommend booking well in advance of arriving in Uluṟu.read moreread less
Mark
01 Jun 2026
Easy, well organised way to travel in this special country Great service. They drive around the two destinations (Uluru and Kata Tjuṯa) from the resort daily and drop you at your choice of starting point in the National Park, collecting you later. Easy to understand and negotiate and the guides are mostly friendly and knowledgeable. If you’re flying in, and want to stay independent of tours, the Hop On, Hop Off is the best option.read moreread less
Gordana
19 May 2026
Our family of 4 (kids 9&11) used the hop on hop off twice. Sunrise trip to Kata Tjuta where we had the best sunrise view of Uluru & Kata before doing the 1hr walk, wish we’d done the 3hr as it was beautiful. 2nd trip was the sunrise bus to Uluru, this got us to our booking for bikes perfectly on time & got us back after lunch at the cultural centre. Mark was our driver both days & he was super friendly & helpful. It all ran smoothly & was a great transport option.
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Leah
16 May 2026
Great way to get around Uluru - for so much cheaper than the other tours! All of the buses park at the same spot for sunrise and sunsets, the only difference is some of them provide champagne and some snacks. I say bring your own drinks and food and save your money!
The staff were amazing, especially the man who drove the sunrise Kata Tjuta bus on Thursday 13th. I didn't get his name, but I had him a few times on the bus and he was also extremely patient, caring, and funny. Give him a raise!!!!
The staff were amazing, especially the man who drove the sunrise Kata Tjuta bus on Thursday 13th. I didn't get his name, but I had him a few times on the bus and he was also extremely patient, caring, and funny. Give him a raise!!!!
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Sinoodly
16 May 2026
We got left behind by the driver! My boyfriend and I got stranded by our driver during a sunset trip. He dropped us off and told us to be back at the bus by 6:10 PM, but we literally watched him drive away right in front of us at 6:08 PM. It was terrifying—thank God I wasn’t in Antarctica or something.The next morning, we had the same driver for our sunrise trip. I brought up what happened and asked about compensation. He actually admitted he left early at 6:07 PM, but refused to compensate us for the service we missed. Then, some random bystander jumped in, claiming she was there and that we weren't at the parking lot at 6:10 PM, so we didn't deserve any compensation. Like, the driver already left before 6:10 PM, what was there even to see? There are so many psychos out there. I even have the call records from when I was seeking help as proof.
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eli7444OY
07 Apr 2026
Both days we use the Hop on Hop off tours we had Mark as our driver. Lovely guy and super helpful!
We did the 3hr hike around Kata Tjuta and if you’re a confident hiker 3 hrs is more than enough… they need to get you out of the heat quickly 4 hours would be silly.
We did the 3hr hike around Kata Tjuta and if you’re a confident hiker 3 hrs is more than enough… they need to get you out of the heat quickly 4 hours would be silly.
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heather
17 Feb 2026
We booked a two day hop on hop off pass and were contacted in advance about visiting times for the sites. Both drivers, Phillip from Italy and Mark, were friendly and knowledgeable. Mark provided cold water on the bus for refills when visiting the Olgas. They also did a head count when passengers got on and off to make sure everyone was on the bus.
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Shenny
15 Jan 2026
Sonia was an amazing tour guide and brought a warm, friendly and kind energy to the tour. She went above and beyond to make both my partner and myself comfortable, feel looked after and have an enjoyable time. She made it perfect and was so generous.
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Mish
17 Nov 2025
Misleading information. Please read details if going I would like to say the information availability absolutely apalling. The help desk was unattended the day we were seeking to speak to someone. There was very confusing inforstion and as a result we were unable to attend half the trip. They do not run trips to kata tjuta on saturdays only the sunrise bus. It would have been a great venefit if we were given this prior. You cannot do kata tjuta after uluru only on certain days. If you do kata tjuta for the sunrise you can return to do the uluru sun set. But we did not receive any information about this, or see the bus in the morning so looks like a bit of a myth. I was here for 1 day with my partner and left extremely disappointed and unable to do half the activity.
The bus driver was lovely and time efficient. But i did not find axcessing information or any clear information
They were extremely misinformative.
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John
07 Nov 2025
We rode with Hop on Hop off Uluru while visiting both hiking sites. The service was outstanding, on time, easy to use with informative and helpful drivers. A special note to our driver Sonja, who drove us on two of our trips. What an amazing ambassador for the company! She was professional, helpful, knowledgeable, patient with all the guests even those asking for help at the stops were not customers of the company, and a great driver as well. Fantastic service by the company overall, 100% would recommend as a way to get around The National Park.
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Andrew
01 Nov 2025
Excellent service to use. During our 3 night stay at the resort we took four trips from it and every time Sonya was our driver, so she recognised us and knew where our stop was. Sonya made the journeys interesting with her information. The buses were on time, clean and comfortable. We could not fault them. If you are staying carless at the resort then I can fully recommend this hop-on, hop-off bus service.read moreread less
Andrew
28 Sep 2025
Hop on Uluru As advertised. Pleasant drivers. Bus air conditioner labored to keep up in the spring weather-during summer it will be very warm. More frequent buses would be appreciated.read moreread less
Lovetotravel7559
27 Sep 2025
Unfortunately reception staff I approached the reception staff in information center, with the intention of providing feedback, but instead, I was met with an unfriendly attitude. Worse still, she made inappropriate and discriminatory comments about tourists from certain countries, saying that they are often late. Such remarks are not only unprofessional but also deeply offensive and reflect poorly onservice standards.read moreread less
Joie
26 Sep 2025
Uluru Hop on Hop Off Bus. We didn't get a car and was happy at the time, but for complete freedom a car is best.
The HOPO is not really that. You have to book every activity you want prior to going. Pick up afterwards no need to book.
Drivers Sonia and Filippo were wonderful.
We booked Kata Tjuta sunset, Mala Walk and did the Outback Cycle of the rock. Had planned on Sunset at the rock but too tired to do this.
You need to coordinate your timing for the bus. There's about 2 hours between every pick up. The Mala Walk was at 10, then pick up at 12.30. The walk/talk took 1.5-2 hours so we kept an eye on the time. Got back to the car park in time, went to the loo and sat in the shelter on the otherside of the road to wait for the bus. Keep an eye out as the Mala Carpark is quite large and the bus parks at the beginning.
Also found their timetable and lack of clear information rather frustrating. Never found anyone on the desk at Tourist Info at Town Square. When we went to book the two day pass, said it was booked out so called and no it was the way the website worked.
Much needed to be fixed here as the ambiguity of things was frustrating. Many I spoke to said the same thing.
Granted, the girls on the phone were very nice, though us booking Kata Tjuta sunset and bike around the rock the same day should be way too much and glad I cancelled and changed the day. Needs to be a bit sharper on advice, esp when you've never been before.
Also the bus does a huge loop when it gets to the rock. Suggested it should stop at the Cultural Centre first, but it bypasses that and goes to Mutitjulu Waterhole first.
Yes I'm an inpatient person but also practical and not sure why they don't do it this way first.
For a first timer a great choice. Always on time and organised on the bus by the drivers to make sure you’re all picked up.
The HOPO is not really that. You have to book every activity you want prior to going. Pick up afterwards no need to book.
Drivers Sonia and Filippo were wonderful.
We booked Kata Tjuta sunset, Mala Walk and did the Outback Cycle of the rock. Had planned on Sunset at the rock but too tired to do this.
You need to coordinate your timing for the bus. There's about 2 hours between every pick up. The Mala Walk was at 10, then pick up at 12.30. The walk/talk took 1.5-2 hours so we kept an eye on the time. Got back to the car park in time, went to the loo and sat in the shelter on the otherside of the road to wait for the bus. Keep an eye out as the Mala Carpark is quite large and the bus parks at the beginning.
Also found their timetable and lack of clear information rather frustrating. Never found anyone on the desk at Tourist Info at Town Square. When we went to book the two day pass, said it was booked out so called and no it was the way the website worked.
Much needed to be fixed here as the ambiguity of things was frustrating. Many I spoke to said the same thing.
Granted, the girls on the phone were very nice, though us booking Kata Tjuta sunset and bike around the rock the same day should be way too much and glad I cancelled and changed the day. Needs to be a bit sharper on advice, esp when you've never been before.
Also the bus does a huge loop when it gets to the rock. Suggested it should stop at the Cultural Centre first, but it bypasses that and goes to Mutitjulu Waterhole first.
Yes I'm an inpatient person but also practical and not sure why they don't do it this way first.
For a first timer a great choice. Always on time and organised on the bus by the drivers to make sure you’re all picked up.
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Lisa
22 Sep 2025
We had such a great experience with Uluru Hop On Hop Off! The service was super efficient and the schedule made it really easy to get around Uluru and Kata Tjuta. A special mention to Sharon and Sonia – they were incredibly helpful, kind, and personable, and really added to the overall experience. I’d highly recommend this service to anyone visiting the area – it’s convenient, reliable, and run by lovely people.
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Alex
31 Aug 2025
Kata Tjuta at Sunset, beautiful Sonya was the driver & guide for our Kata Tjuta sunset tour. We found her tour, including driving & knowledge, excellent. She set us up for great lights at Sunset, took some photos for us, and made our tour very enjoyable & memorable.
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apptrak
25 Aug 2025
Book ahead even though the Park App doesn’t mention the necessity Zero availability. Has a monopoly and no space. Park app doesn’t mention the necessity but you’re screwed if you don’t use magical powers to know this is the only way to get aroundread moreread less
Duncan
21 Aug 2025
Excellent service throughout the stay, be hard pressed to beat this high level/quality. Excellent service throughout, from the drivers to the lovely ‘engine room’ people. Just amazing, very kind and caring.read moreread less
Flyer19684782652
12 Aug 2025
Had a great time yesterday on hop on hop off tours. Darren was out tour guide. He was very friendly and funny. The walk was beautiful and the sunset of the Olga’s was stunning. It’s amazing the colour change in the rocks. Highly recommend. Remember to pack good walking shoes as the terrain is quite uneven!
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Sarah
28 Jul 2025
CUSTOMER SERVICE 5/5 Very pleased with the booking we made with this company. There is an office at the township and the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable and have helped us decided with suggestions when we couldn’t make up our mind. The drivers were very accommodating to their clients and very friendly giving us a very warm local hospitality. Lastly, it’s very affordable and happy to recommend to families and friends.read moreread less
lper3
25 Jul 2025
We got the 3 day pass which was perfect for Uluru & Kata Tjuta sunrises & walks & sunsets. Peace of mind being taken to the right spots (especially in the early morning dark) at the right times.
Big shout out to our driver Sonia who was kind, informative & extremely helpful. Local knowledge & the camaraderie was fantastic.
Big shout out to our driver Sonia who was kind, informative & extremely helpful. Local knowledge & the camaraderie was fantastic.
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Annette
02 Jul 2025
The Hop on Hop off service to Uluru was great. The driver made everything straight forward, clear and fun! We thoroughly recommend that experience. However, the Hop on Hop off service to Kata Tjuta was somewhat different. The tour guide was clearly worried about time, at first we thought he was a bit hysterical. He wasn't though, he was just on a tight schedule, However; IT BECAME DANGEROUS. On the maps given to us by the resort it said the full circuit (stunning and excellent) takes 4 hours. This tour guide gave us 3 hours: 8.25am- 11.25am. I understand that he is an employee and doesn't make the rules so we don't blame him. He said 'I will be leaving at 11.25am, I will not wait for you.' The terrain of the circuit is challenging and when rushing, dangerous. We actually ended up having to run the last 20 minutes in order to reach the coach in time. I think the fact that we didn't hurt ourselves was lucky as the terrain is steep, rocky and requires your full attention. Please do not let this review put you off one of the best circuits I've ever done. Just as a warning to the company; you need to change something there, either give people more time or provide medical assistants at the end.
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Hattie
29 Jun 2025
Great Service A great service to get you out to see Uluru and KataTjuta, from the resort! Very knowledgeable and helpful drivers, book ahead to avoid disappointment!read moreread less
AM_of_Oz
24 Jun 2025
Unclear communicators The schedule of the bus online was a bit confusing so I waited until we were at the Outback Hotel to book. The front-desk woman who sold me the ticket told me that we could choose any bus to return on, but the next day, we were told by the driver of the bus that the sunset return bus was booked out and we had to return on an earlier bus. I had spoken with the person running the Hop on Hope Off bus the previous day but did not understand that the sunset bus was booked out from her, either. 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.
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SanDiegoTraveler_100
14 Jun 2025
We booked a three day park pass and the sunrise bus to Uluru and Kata Tjuta. On day one our coach captain was Sonia who drove us out to Uluru. She was very helpful with great advice on where to go and times for the various walks. She was very diplomatic in explaining areas where photography is not permitted for cultural reasons. The hop on hop off service meant that if desired you can move around the "Rock" in stages to get to particular points.
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.
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.
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Lachlan
13 Jun 2025
Such a great experience! Sonia was our driver each day and everything was INCREDIBLE with her. She has such a great personality and nice to talk with. It was always very well organized and we always felt cared for. Thank you!
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Jessica
09 Apr 2025
GREAT VALUE. EXCELLENT DRIVERS/GUIDES. I had a 2-day pass for 170 AUD and did 2X Uluru sunsets, 2X pick up resort 10am to Uluru then pick-up Cultural Centre 1.50pm back to resort, and 1X Kata Tjuta sunrise and Walpa Gorge walk.read moreread less
Neil
03 Dec 2024
Good overview and sunset Did only the sunset tour. Efficient pick up, tour guide was prepared in highlighting the toilet stops and availabilities. 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.
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Liana_tree
17 Nov 2024
It was a great way to see Uluru. The bus picks you up at your hotel and then you drive completely around Uluru which is awesome along with a great information from the driver. As someone with a mobility issue it was the only way I could get up close and see it. We got dropped at the cultural centre which was interesting my only negative is the next bus wasn't for 3 hours. Be great if you had an extra one in the morning.
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W
01 Nov 2024
Easy trip. But too long to wait for return. I wanted to see the rock up close and had booked on the 8.30 bus so it wasn't too hot. The trip was comfortable. The bus has several stops and does a circuit of the rock. Which is great.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.
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W
27 Oct 2024
Excellent service if your visiting!! A great service if you dont want to hire a car!! You have to book before getting on!! I did return to Uluru and Sonia the driver was excellent gave great service and advice! Highly recommend using this bus in Uluru & Kata Tjuta if your visiting!read moreread less
ksea54
17 Oct 2024
I can only say positive things about our experience with the service. When you consider the options of hiring a car or using the expensive tour companies, it’s simply a no brainer. We had the 3 day pass for $220 & got to do absolutely everything that needs to be done, sometimes twice! Sonia was our main driver & we were always greeted with a smile, nothing is too much trouble for her. My wife required the toilet & Sonia made a special stop for her, which was most appreciated. Snakebite was our other driver & he was a real character! We really enjoyed his little talk & personal photo collection at the end of the Walpa Gorge Walk. The buses are comfortable, clean & very punctual.
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adam
16 Oct 2024
Stunning sunrise experience For those new to the area unless you hire a car your only way to get out to either rock is via tours or the hop on hop off bus. The prices for these start at $105 per adult so it can add up over a few days. I think they do offer a 3 day pass but not sure of the price. 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.
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madmotherwhoscraps
02 Oct 2024
Great way to see the sunset and sunrise Fantastic, took us to both sunset And sunrise the next day as well as a walk around the base. $50 pp 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.
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365nn
03 Sep 2024
We took the hop on hop off bus to visit Uluru at sunrise. It was such a convenient option for the two of us. We were picked up at Sails in the desert at 5:45am.
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
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
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Dee
05 Aug 2024
This was more than just a bus service to get you from A to B. The staff are great and will also tell you about the area. I bought a $50 return pass and went to Uluru for the ranger-guided Mala walk in the morning and stayed all the way until sunset (with a cheeky lift to the Cultural Centre in the middle).
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!
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!
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Jess
30 May 2024
We spent ages trying to work out which of the other tours to take but they were expensive and some went from sunrise viewing to 1pm with no food.
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 $$ and enjoying everything at our own pace. If you’ve got more energy and want to spend the day exploring Uluru then buy a multiple day. You’ll be patting yourself on the back too. Thanks to Sonia for being so personable and walking the gorge with everyone. Friendly company overall.
Then we found the hop on hop off bus which allowed us to go to the sunrise viewing, get to Uluru for a walk around, then back to the hotel for a rest and breakfast before heading out to Kata Tjuta in the arvo on a small bus with Sonia. Here we got to first stop at the sand hill viewing spot then on to the gorge walk. Sonia was lovely and so accommodating as was our sunrise driver.
This was so inexpensive for what you got and you could choose to stay longer and get picked up later. We walked past some of the other tours at the rock and many of guides weren’t even an Aussie. We liked that we could go on the walking track by ourselves without a crowd and go at our own pace. You want to take in the magnificence in peace and quiet. Some of the other tours like the sunrise tour, you literally paid double and got a cup of coffee and an egg roll above the transport.
You can also buy a multiple day pass but in choosing the single day we saw everything we needed and patted ourselves on the back for saving loads of $$ 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.
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Susan
24 May 2024
Loved the Uluru hop on hop off service. It allowed us to go at our own pace. Anthony is great value. He was super helpful and entertained our little one in between stops.
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Lara
07 Mar 2024
A terrific few days with Hop on Hop off at Uluṟu and Kata Tjuta. The drivers were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly - thanks to the drivers Snakebite and Anthony, and to Sharon in the office. They were always on time and very responsive to emails and phone calls. Would recommend this option of transportation into the national park from the resort! ????
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Sam
28 Nov 2023
I would like to take the time to thank Anthony on behalf of my partner and I for being so welcoming and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain what we needed to know and directed us to the right people. When using his service he made sure all passengers were comfortable and had all the information needed to have an enjoyable, safe day. Anthony was also very informative and respectful of Anangu culture and sensitive locations. Thank you Anthony for your kindness your a top bloke!
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Sharika
31 Oct 2023
A budget friendly way of seeing all parts of the beautiful Nationalparks!! We went on every sunrise & sunset they offered and also walked around uluru and did the Kata Tjuta walk too.
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.
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.
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Christa
21 Oct 2023
We are just back from Uluru/Kata Tjuta and had a wonderful experience with the Hop on - Hop off bus. Online booking was easy and any queries I had were answered promptly.
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!!
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!!
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Melissa
26 Sep 2023
This is a really awesome way of getting to and from the National Park from any of the main resort accommodations. Note that the Uluṟu Cultural Centre is also part of the National Park. Ollie at the information centre, told me exactly what I needed to know to plan and book. Everybody should be aware that they are responsible for getting their own national park Pass, which is easy to do on line. The bus drivers check this on behalf of the National Park as it is a requirement, and goes towards care for the natural areas. Anthony, the bus driver is so warm and welcoming as well as organised and safe with valued passengers, well informed, and so respectful of Anangu culture and sensitive places and knowledge, respectfully, only speaking what is right for him to share. Really awesome driver guide. The schedule is easy to follow and timed in such a way is to be able to plan your activities well. I chose to do the Mala Walk with a free rein to guide at 10 am. Bus picked me up from the hotel at 8:20. This was a perfect way to spend a couple of hours.
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Lucinda
20 Sep 2023
Great service to KataTjuta and Uluru We did a sunset and Waḻpa Gorge and Uluru/Mala walk hop on hop off tour. Booking was easy and flexible as I changed days a couple of times. Pick up was easy on both occasions. Snakebite who took us to Kata Tjuta was great fun, very informative and entertaining and Chris who took us to Uluru was also very friendly. Highly recommend this company!read moreread less
ruthbO3967SQ
10 Sep 2023
Very dependable service and wonder experience Great experience. Wonderful service and great people running the operations. This is a unique and cost effective way to get around the key spots in Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Very reliable booking and pick up and drop off service. Tried most of the options - Kata Tjuta sunrise and walks, Uluru walks and sunset. Good way to connect from Ayers Rock Resort to Uluru National Park. Very passionate people behind the service. Yet to see a similar type of service and any other tourist attraction.read moreread less
BoardingPass727577
19 Aug 2023
Happy bus traveler The Uluru hop on hop off bus was very easy to use with pre booked pick ups from the resort to ensure space and an easy timetable to work out a return bus. I had a three day pass and used it to its full potential. 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.
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lily_2486
13 Aug 2023
Great value option - lots of uluru tours are (understandably) pricy but this makes it super affordable and gives you access to essentials of uluru area - specifically the two main rock formations, walking options, sunrise and sunset. The drivers were punctual and each one very unique and memorable, providing a true feel of the outback. Remember this is not a tour company but a transit service, if you want a tour company or flexibility with times etc then you’ll need to pay more for other tours :)
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Richard
11 Aug 2023
Best way to go to from Yulara to Uluru and back. We took the sunrise trip which stopped at the sunrise viewing area with uninterrupted views and nice walk. The bus waits for an hour there (until 15 mins after sunrise) before heading to the Uluru base walk. We wished we have little more time after sunrise to see the sun rays touch the rock. Overall highly recommend this. The driver was knowledgeable and funny with his running commentary.
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V
02 Aug 2023
Fantastic service with amazing drivers full of wonderful local knowledge. $210 for three days we did Uluru sunrise followed by a full walk of the rock and separate sunset trip, Kata Tjuta sunrise and walk and a separate sunset trip with the gorge walk. The lookouts are the same if you pay more and do a AAT King tour. Highly recommended.
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Belinda
02 Aug 2023
Incredible experience and so useful for getting around.
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.
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.
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Adam
01 Aug 2023
Uluru and Kata Tjuta hop on hop off bus The bus was fantastic. It dropped at various locations and allowed enough time for walking etc. 3 or 4 return timesread moreread less
Sharon L, General Manager at Uluru Hop On Hop Off, responded to this review - 2023-08-06
Hi
Thanks for your review, glad you enjoyed your time :-)
Cheers
Sharon
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Adventurer573348
01 Aug 2023
Great Service to get around Uluru and Kata Tjuta Fantastic service. We bought a 3 day pass. The office then emailed me asking us to book in certain bus times as they can get busy and wanted to secure us a seat. I emailed back asking for Uluru sunrise bus on day 1. They then came back with a suggested itinerary for the entire 3 days of the pass to ensure we got maximum value. This was fantastic, and the suggestions worked brilliantly. We got to see and experience everything in the area.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.
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Sharon L, General Manager at Uluru Hop On Hop Off, responded to this review - 2023-08-06
Hi Sam
Thanks for your feedback.
So glad you got to experience everything over your time and our drivers helped make it more amazing, and the 3 day pass is definitely the way to go to get everything covered with some breathing space :-)
Cheers
Sharon
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sammells
27 Jul 2023
Wish we had gone with another operator This is for the Kata Tjuta Sunrise Hop On Hop Off Tour with Valley of the Winds walk. Kata Tjuta is an amazing place and I wish we had given ourselves more time. 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.
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Sharon L, General Manager at Uluru Hop On Hop Off, responded to this review - 2023-08-06
Hi
Thanks for your feedback.
The Parks do an estimation that covers all walkers, but generally everyone is back in 2.5 hours.
We do have to stick to a timetable as everyone comes to Uluru and wants to fit a lot in to only a couple of days so people have tours booked back to back.
Cheers
Sharon
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MereyB
24 Jul 2023
Top Guy! The most entertaining, informative bus driver/guide who was super friendly and accommodating for our elderly mother. Thanks so much Anthony, you're awesome!read moreread less
Sharon L, General Manager at Uluru Hop On Hop Off, responded to this review - 2023-08-06
Hi Teric
So glad you enjoyed your time and Anthony made it more enjoyable :-)
Cheers
Sharon
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Teri
14 Jul 2023
