Uluru rises 348 metres from the desert and has a girth of 9.4 kilometres. These statistics alone assure its starring role as the worldís most famous monolith, yet it is estimated that at least two-thirds of the weathered rock lies beneath the surface. Nothing better encapsulates the Uluru experience than viewing ìthe Rockî at sunset and sunrise. This unmissable event sees the colours shift from pink to blood red, to mauve. Whilst the sky above reflects an unimaginable array of colours as if created from an artistís palette. 

The Uluru base walk can be experienced with a local guide, or self-guided, on foot, by bicycle, or on a Segway tour. The full walk is 10.6 kilometres however visitors can choose to experience the most spectacular and interesting aspects of Uluru on the much shorter Mala and Kuniya Walks, on opposite sides of the Rock. Follow in the footsteps of ancestral beings and discover sacred sites, rock paintings, waterholes and an amazingly diverse range of plants and animals. Park Rangers conduct guided walks daily from the Mala carpark, which is included in the cost of your park entry fee.

Kata Tjuta (formerly known as the Olgas) are not as well-known as her nearby cousin Uluru but to many visitors are even more spectacular. The tallest of her 36 domes rises 546 metres above the surrounding plain. Like Uluru, Kata Tjutaís colours change from rich reds, through to iridescent oranges, to burnt yellows and deep violets of sunrise and sunset. Walkers can enjoy two extraordinary walks which begin approximately 50 kilometres from Uluru; the famous Valley of Winds walk and the easier Walpa Gorge walk. The full Valley of the Winds walk (Grade 4) is 7.4 kilometres and takes 3-4 hours, although many visitors choose to walk as far as the Karu lookout (1 hour return) or Karingana lookout (2.5 hours return). Guided tours are available with several companies and can provide insight into the geology, the resilient flora and fauna that seek refuge amongst the domes, and the significance of Kata Tjuta to the local Anangu Aboriginal people. If you choose to set out on your own, interpretive signs along the way provide lots of interesting information. Parts of the Valley of the Winds walk will be closed at 11am when the forecast temperature is 36C or higher. Check with the Tourist Information Centre or at the Park Entry Station for closures.