Find a car hire at Ayers Rock with VroomVroomVroom. We compare top deals from suppliers such as Hertz, Thrifty and Avis. Book a rental car and visit the surrounding Red Centre region. If you like adventure and want to learn more about Aboriginal culture, this is the perfect destination for you.
Uluru – which has been the home of Aboriginal peoples for as long as 20, 000 years – has great cultural importance. Renowned for its constantly-changing colour - fiery orange and crimson hues at sunset and sunrise - and its dramatic shadows and texture, this rock is unforgettable.
The Aboriginal culture is very prominent at Ayers Rock and you can observe and experience their spiritual beliefs and history while you are here. The Rock itself is visible when you fly into the area and it mesmerizes visitors. Ayers Rock remains one of the seven wonders of the world due to its immense beauty. Hop in your rental car and get ready for adventure in the Red Centre.
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If you plan to travel to Uluru, be sure to first check the temperature forecast for the day. Since Uluru is located in the midst of the Australian desert, the temperature can be very hot during the day and cold during the night.
The weather is fairly consistent throughout the year so, you can visit any time you like. But during summer or winter, Ayers Rock is definitely a great place to see. And you should not forget to bring a lot of sunblock, as well as weather-appropriate clothing and lots and lots of water. Being ready all the time is advantageous in life.
Thousands of tourists visit Uluru National Park by car. A car with air conditioning to soak up the desert heat, and to provide a refuge from those flies is highly recommended for both your enjoyment and sanity.
There are numerous things to see and do when travelling to Uluru. Imagine the wonderful adventure of driving the famous Stuart Highway especially if you are coming from Adelaide, Melbourne, or Sydney. Alternatively, you can see more of the surrounding desert and drive in from Alice Springs.
If you motor in, taking most of the things you need, you can see as much of Uluru and the Olgas as you want in three days. For those who prefer a comfy bed, Ayers Rock Resort is located in Yulara 19 km from Ayers Rock and just a 10-minute drive from Ayers Rock's airport. It's said the best times to go in Uluru are from March-May and September-November. But just make sure you GO!
Let's look for a car because it's a beautiful day for a drive around Uluru. Find the right car with the right price just for you with VroomVroomVroom. Finished booking? Then, let's go and soak up the beauty around Uluru, but let's start with a brief description of it first.
Uluru, also known as the Ayers Rock, is a huge sandstone rock formation located in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. It lies 335 kilometers southwest of the nearest large town, Alice Springs. And is about 450 kilometers if driven by road.
Uluru, together with Kata Tjuta, are the major attraction of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. It is it listed as a World Heritage Site. Uluru is not just a huge rock. It is sacred to the area's aboriginal people, the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunvtjatjara. Many springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings can be seen around the sacred Rock.
It is also one of Australia's most recognizable natural attractions. The amazing sandstone formation stands up to 348 kilometers with most of its bulk below the ground, with a circumference of about 9.4 kilometers.
The Rock is said to be an inselberg, an island mountain or an isolated remnant left after the slow erosion of an original mountain range. The remarkable feature of Uluru is its homogeneity and lack of jointing and parting at bedding surfaces, leading to the lack of development of scree slopes and soil. These characteristics led to its survival, while the surrounding rocks were eroded.
Drive around Uluru and experience its striking features that made it qualified as a World Heritage Site. Hop in your car rental to the Visitor Information Centre so you can find more information about Ayers Rock.
In addition to viewing the rock itself, there are also a host of other activities within in Kata Tjuta National Park. The Cultural Center is full of interesting information about Uluru, as well as other ancient Australia rocks, and it is recommended that all visitors stop by the Cultural Center before traveling to the rock itself. Another fun way to experience Uluru is through the, "Sounds of Silence" dinner. Beginning at sunset and continuing for another three hours, the dinner is served out under the open stars within view of Australia Ayers Rock, and other Australia rocks.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
Address: Uluru NT 0872
Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
Address: Lasseter Hwy, Uluru NT 0872
Ayers Rock Resort
Address: 170 Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872
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To experience the Australian outback in an adventurous way you can go on an exciting 4WD tour from 3 days in Uluru departing from Alice Springs by . The itinerary includes camping at bush camps, driving on bush tracks, Camel farm visits, overnight in Uluru (Ayers Rock) to witness the magnificent of its sunset and sunrise traveling through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Watarrka and the West MacDonnell Ranges. For more information, visit Wayoutback.
Well, to sum it all up. Visiting Uluru is not just a journey through unique Australia rocks and mesmerizing landscapes. It's about witnessing and living a new experience that will sure stir up your senses. Have fun driving around Uluru.
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