We had already booked a sunset tour but we really wanted to get up close and personal to Uluru. We had initially booked to have a BBQ after the sunset with some interesting bush tucker but sadly for us the weather had been pretty wet the week before (great for the National Park as rain doesn’t happen too often). Therefore, the BBQ had to be cancelled as they could not have it due to the area being saturated. This actually worked out well as we could then swap our BBQ for a day tour of the scared sites at Uluru. This enabled us to see Uluru up close and learn about its history. It’s one thing to see Uluru from afar but when you have the chance to touch the sacred rock formation, it was a welcome addition.
We booked our tour with AAT Kings and it offered a walking tour guide of Uluru and a sunset experience with drinks and nibbles. I have to say the tour was really good but for us, having the chance to simply see and touch Uluru from up close was the main event. You really do feel how majestic Uluru is and you can’t help but become engrossed in your surroundings.





After seeing Uluru up close, it was time to head out and see the views from afar. This way you can really see how the light changes when it hits Uluru as the sun sets.



As the sun was setting, local Indigenous people sit nearby displaying their incredible art work, hoping to sell a piece. They were all outstanding creations of art and we had to buy one. Such an amazing location to buy local art and support the local community.
This was honestly such an unbelievable experience seeing Uluru up close and at sunset. It’s difficult to even put into words. I hope you all have this opportunity to visit Uluru but until then, I really hope you can enjoy the photos ☺️. Thanks for reading.
Wayne ✌🏽
Those really are gorgeous photos — I can’t get over how bright and crisp the colors are. Nice post. ❤️
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Thank you very much! The colours are insane.
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Assuming that the pictures that weren’t allowed are not in the article. Lovely location!
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Yes that’s right. I have so many I cannot share.
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Sounds unforgettably brilliant, sitting watching the sun set over such an iconic and sacred place. Wonderful.
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Thank you! The best day ☺️
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“Your safety is your responsibility” — I recall years ago, I had a colleague I lost touch with. I was shocked when I saw her name in the papers. She had sunstroke on Ayers Rock, was taken to hospital in a coma, and died after a month. She was perhaps in her late 20s. I don’t recall the reason for her sunstroke — perhaps she had failed to take safety precautions like wearing a hat? But it was sad.
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Oh wow that is so tragic!!! Yes I guess it can happen if you don’t take the right measures maybe as you are in the middle of the desert. So sad 😞 thanks for sharing.
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You’ve sold it to me!
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Ah thank you so much!!! It is beautiful ☺️
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Looks fabulous in your photos
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🙏🏼
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