6 days in Yulara & Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Itinerary

Yulara takes its name from the local Aboriginal words for "howling" and "dingoes," which conveys the town's isolated location in the Outback.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Yulara: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga & Walpa Gorge). There's much more to do: cruise the town with Uluru Segway Tours, go for a walk through Field of Light, surround yourself with nature on Uluru Camel Tours, and contemplate the waterfront views at Mutitjulu Waterhole.

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Yulara online sightseeing planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Yulara. In October in Yulara, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 18°C at night. On the 11th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

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

On the 12th (Sat), explore the activities along Mutitjulu Waterhole and then take in the dramatic natural features at Uluru. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the verdant scenery at Valley of the Winds, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Walpa Gorge.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park day trip planner.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is very close to Yulara. In October in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.