When we began our journey across Australia’s Red Center, our tour guide-slash-driver handed us a marker and told us to write our names on the window of the van. It’s a way for everyone in the group to easily remember each other’s name.
Since then, every time I looked out the window, I saw my name etched in every dawn and dusk, every starry sky, every vivid picture that sped past me. through the glass, every place is a canvass. Every moment a masterpiece. The Outback is a wild, insane artist.
Our destination: Uluru, Australia’s most iconic landmark. Regarded by many as the heart of the Outback, Uluru is located almost at the center of the continent. The nearest major town is Alice Springs, where our trip began.
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Understanding Alice Springs & Uluru
How to get to Alice Springs or Uluru
Best Time to visit Alice Springs or Uluru
Where to stay in Alice Springs or Uluru
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How to get AroundCar Rental
Bus and Shuttle
Grup tur
Sample 5-Day Alice Springs-Uluru Itinerary
Bütçe Arıza
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Understanding Alice Springs & Uluru
View from ANZAC hill Lookout
To the Aborigines, Alice Springs is known as Mparntwe. since way before Europeans arrived, it has been an important place to the Aranda (Arrernte) people, who have been calling it home for more than 30,000 years. It was John McDouall Stuart who first led an expedition through this part of the continent, establishing a south-north route from Adelaide to Darwin.
The town got its English name from lady Alice Todd, wife of Sir Charles Todd, a telegraph pioneer and Postmaster-General of South Australia from 1870–1901. In 1887, alluvial gold was discovered near the area, attracting people to settle in Alice Springs. during world war II, the town became an important staging base for the Australian military. In the 1960s, the government established here a joint defense monitoring base with the United States.
Today, Alice Springs is more like a tourist hub, closest to many of the Outback’s most popular tourist destinations including Uluru.
Photo by Uluru Camel Tour.
Uluru, on the other hand, is a natural wonder. Its other name “Ayers Rock” was given to it in 1873 in honor of Sir Henry Ayers. Today, both names are accepted. since it was opened as a tourist site in 1936, it has been promoted as a place to climb, which (among others) upsets the local Pitjantjatjara people. For them, Uluru is sacred and they have always been forbidden to climb it. On 26 October 1985, the land was returned to the local Aborigines by the government but must be leased to the national Parks and wildlife Agency. The government and the locals then started co-managing it.
The town nearest Uluru is Yulara, but Alice Springs, located five to six hours away, is also a favorite among tourists because it is much larger and the road in between stems out to other key attractions in the Outback including Kata Tjuta and the Kings Canyon.
The point is: even though Uluru and Alice Springs are six hours apart, if you visit one, it’s best to go see the other.
How to get to Alice Springs or Uluru
Alice Springs and Uluru have their own airports.
Alice Springs is connected to some of Australia’s major cities:
Adelaide – Qantas, Virgin
Ayers rock – QantasLink
Brisbane – Alliance, Qantas
Cairns – QantasLink
Darwin – Airnorth, QantasLink, Virgin
The Granites – Alliance
Katherine – Airnorth
Melbourne – Qantas, Virgin
Perth – Qantas
Sydney – Qantas
Tennant Creek – Airnorth
To get to the town proper from Alice Springs Airport, you may board a shuttle bus operated by Alice Wanderer airport Transfers. There’s a bus for every flight coming in and going out. If you avail of this service, you can be picked up or dropped off at your hotel. You can book online at www.alicewanderer.com.au or you can do that at the airport. Tickets cost AUD16 per passenger (per way).
Ayers rock airport (aka Conellan Airport) is linked to:
Alice Springs – QantasLink
Cairns – QantasLink
Melbourne – Jetstar,
Sydney – Jetstar, Virgin Australia
At Ayers rock Airport, there is a free bus that takes passengers to resorts and hotels in Yulara until 12:30am.
The three key destinations in this part of the Outback — Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta, and Uluru — are closer to Ayers rock airport than Alice Springs, so if for whatever reason, you can only choose one, fly to Ayers Rock.
But the best way to do it is to fly in via one and fly out via the other. This way you get to experience both areas. This is especially advantageous if you’re going on a multi-day camping tour.
Best Time to visit Alice Springs or Uluru
Sunset in the Outback
According to the locals we have talked to, the temperate days of autumn (March-May) and spring (August-September) are pleasant for exploring the Outback, but the month of may in particular is the best time to visit. The skies are also clear, which is great if you’re hoping to shoot postcard-worthy photos.
However, these are also the high seasons, which means you will be sharing the sites with a lot of other tourists.
We visited in the middle of winter. Daytime temperatures played just around 20C, something that I found very comfortable for hiking. but nighttime numbers dipped to below zero, usually leading to frosty early mornings. If you’re planning on visiting in June or July, make sure you’re well equipped for the cold. jackets are a must!
Where to stay in Alice Springs or Uluru
Alice Springs YHA Hostel
YHA Australia has hostels strategically located in Yulara (Ayers rock YHA) and Alice Springs, perfect if you’re on a tight budget.
As of June 2016, here are their rates per night:
Ayers rock YHA (Outback Pioneer Lodge)
Dorm beds: AUD 38
Private twin/double room: AUD 225
Book or check updated rates here: Ayers rock YHA
Alice Springs YHA
Dorm bed: AUD 25.50 to 33.50
Private twin/double room: AUD 88
Private family room: AUD 122
Book or check updated rates here: Alice Springs YHA
For other options, visit: Alice Springs Hotels
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Sunset walk with Kangaroo Dundee. AUD 85.
Kings Canyon. part of rock Tour. AUD 375.
Kata Tjuta. part of rock Tour. AUD 375.
Uluru. part of rock Tour. AUD 375.
Camel tour at Sunrise
ANZAC Hill. BEDAVA.
I have to say that the best part of the tour is the Kings Canyon. (It was also the hardest part.) That’s my personal opinion. people are usually shocked when I say this because they expect Uluru to be the highlight — don’t get me wrong, it was magical watching the sunset and the sunrise at Uluru — but those who were on the tour with us enjoyed Kings Canyon the most fazla.
How to get Around
Alice Springs. There are taxis but they can be quite expensive. Besides, every point of interest in the downtown area is within walking distance.
Yulara. There is a free shuttle bus that operates around the area every 20 minutes from 10:30am to 12:30am. It makes a stop at the hotels, visitor center, resort town Square, Uluru Camel Farm, and the Campgrounds.
However, if you’re going out of the major settlement to visit sites like Uluru and Kings Canyon, you have three options:
Araba kiralama
If you’re a party of 3 or 4 pax, this might be a good option. but make sure you read all the terms and conditions before signing any contract. also note the number of kilometers allowed per day, if you’re not taking an “unlimited” arrangement. Renting a car will allow you to take full control of your time.
Below is a table of rates of central car Rental, one of the more well-known companies in Alice Springs. I haven’t tried them and this is not a recommendation. (I don’t drive abroad.) I’m just showing you their rates to give you a ballpark figure of how much you will be spending.
Bus and Shuttle
There are trips to Uluru and Kings Canyon from Alice Springs and Yulara. below are sample fares.
Rates by Ayers rock Resort
Grup tur
You’ll find group tours that you can join in Alice Springs and Yulara. These tours will take you around and then back to your hotel at the end of the day.
but the one we’ve tried and we can absolutely, whole-heartedly recommend is offered by The rock Tour. They can take you on a 3-day/2-night camping trip from Alice Springs to Uluru (or vice versa) and make stops at key destinations along the way. You may also choose to do a roundtrip Alice Springs tour.
Each rock tour booking covers transportation, all meals for 3 days and 2 nights, swags, camping equipment, and a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide. total price: AUD 375. think about it: AUD 375 for everything you’re gonna need for 3 days. That’s a lot cheaper than doing individual tours for each site.
Note, however, that camping isn’t for everyone. If you’re the type of traveler who’s obsessed with comfortable hotel-grade linens and who needs to use the toilet every 30 minutes, you might find it too rough or rugged.
More about that here: The rock Tour
Sample 5-Day Alice Springs-Uluru Itinerary
That’s us with our new friends!
If you have only five days for this trip, here’s a sample basic itinerary.
1.GÜN
07:00 am: ETD Darwin
09:00 am: ETA Alice Springs
09:30 am: drop off bags at hostel
10:00 am: explore town, visit ANZAC Hill, have lunch
02:00 pm: check in, rest
05:00 pm: Kangaroo Dundee Tour
07:30 pm: grocery shopping, dinner
2. GÜN
The rock tour (Call time: 05:30 am at your hostel)
Explore King’s Canyon, view mount Connor and Lake Amadeus Sunset
Sleep in the middle of nowhere
3 GÜN
The rock tour continues
Kata Tjuta, visitor Center, Uluru Sunset
4. Gün
The rock tour continues
Uluru Sunrise, Uluru rim Walk
Uluru Camel Farm
Rest, Barbeque Dinner
5. Gün
Çıkış yapmak
Geldiğin yere geri uç.
Bütçe Arıza
Yukarıdaki güzergahın size ne kadara mal olacağı konusunda size bir fikir vermek için, olası masrafların bir dökümü.
Cost per meal at a restaurant:Aud 15-25
Alice Springs Yha Hostel (1 gece): Aud 25.50
Ayers Rock Yha Hostel (1 gece): AUD 38
Alice Springs Havaalanı Mekiği: Aud 16
Ayers Rock Havaalanı Mekiği: Ücretsiz
The Rock Turu: AUD 375
Kanguru Sunset Turu: AUD 85
Anzac Hill: Ücretsiz
Yemek masraflarınızı yemek başına Aud20’nin altındaki ilk ve son günlerinizde tutarsanız ve ilk ve dün gecelerinizde yurtlarda kalırsanız, tüm gezi için AUD 620’yi (453.5 USD) kapatmayı bekleyin. Bunun uçak bileti ve arızalı (su, yiyecek) ve hediyelik eşyalar içermediğini unutmayın. Kendi yemeklerinizi pişirirseniz maliyeti önemli ölçüde daha düşük tutabilirsiniz.
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Açık mutfağa sahip bir pansiyon seçin. Çok sınırlı olmasına rağmen Alice Springs ve Yulara’da restoranlar ve yemek yerleri bulunmaktadır. Ancak Avustralya’da yemeklerin genellikle pahalı olduğunu bilin. Güneydoğu Asya veya Güney Amerika gibi daha ucuz ülkelerden geliyorsanız maliyet (genellikle AUD15-25 civarında) oldukça şok edici olabilir. Ancak konuklara açık bir mutfak ile bir hostelde kalıyorsanız, süpermarketten malzemeler satın alabilir ve kendiniz pişirebilirsiniz. En ucuz bahsiniz.
Turdan önce süpermarkete çarptı. Tur güzergahları boyunca çok az restoran seçeneği vardır. Yoldan önce yiyecek almak için en iyisi, böylece yol boyunca aç olmayacaksınız.
Yeniden doldurulabilir bir şişe getirin. Kings Canyon ve Kata Tjuta çevresinde bol miktarda su doldurma alanı var. Birini gördüğünüzde doldurun çünkü duraklar çok uzaktır (genellikle saatler).
Rahat yürüyüş ayakkabıları giyin. Siteleri keşfetmeyi planlıyorsanız, çok fazla trekking ve biraz tırmanma olabileceğini bilin. İyi bir çift seyahatinizi daha keyifli hale getirecektir.
Paketlemeden önce havayı kontrol edin. Bunun açık geldiğini biliyorum, ama sadece yineliyoruz. Çoğu insan, çölün ortasında olduğu için gündüz sıcağına hazırlanır, ancak özellikle kışın ziyaret ediyorsanız soğuk geceler için kalın bir ceket hazırlar. Süper soğuk olacağını fark etmedik (sıfıra yaklaşıyor), bu yüzden Alice Springs’te pantolon ve daha fazla katman satın almak zorunda kaldık.
Alice Springs’te para birimleri alışverişi yapabilirsiniz. Alice Springs’teki büyük bir bankada işlem yapmayı denedik ve oranlar iyi ve deneyim hoş. We’re not sure about Yulara.
Devrilme zorunlu değildir. Ancak restoranda hizmeti seviyorsanız,% 10 yeterli olmalıdır. Taksiler için, yerliler sadece yemekleri tamamlıyor.
Acil durumlarda 000’i arayın .. Bu bir ambulans, itfaiyeciler veya polis gönderecektir. Sakin olun ve tam adresinizi açıkça belirtin.
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