Get outdoors at Uluru
Depending on the time of day and the weather conditions, it’s hard to tell whether Uluru appears brown or orange as it rises dramatically from the desert. But one thing for certain is that when the sun is nearly level on the horizon, something magical happens. It glows red. It’s in this moment that you know you are in the presence of something ancient and alive. It began about 550,000 million years ago, and as one of Australia’s most beloved Outback icons Uluru is best experienced by getting outdoors and seeing it in person. There are many ways you can experience Uluru, and I’m going to share with you my favourites.
Ride around Uluru on a pushbike
If you’re lucky enough to be RVing with a you-beaut eBike through Central Australia, now is the time to brush off that red dust and get back into the saddle. At times, the approximately 15km track meanders right beside the giant monolith – allowing you to experience it up close and personal. Other times, the completely flat track gives Uluru space to breathe, especially around areas that are culturally sensitive. It’s worth parking your bike and taking the extremely short detour into Mutitjulu Waterhole, Uluru’s very own secret oasis.
If you’re not travelling with a bike, don’t worry. You can hire one from Outback Cycling which can be found in the carpark of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Both kids’ and adults’ bikes are available as well as child seats and tag-a-longs for those who can’t ride yet or are too young to manage Uluru in its entirety.
