3 days in Uluru/Kata Tjuta



Weee - does it look like cotton candy?

Of late I'm having a craving bout of sandwiches and chewing gums. Little P said it is some Aussie blood in action. I'm positive that I have no Aussie relatives, but we shall see how long this sandwiches and chewing gums craving go on. So, speaking of Aussie, Little P and I took advantage of the Good Friday/Easter Sunday long weekend and pay respect to Australia's most famous natural landmark - Uluru.

Day 1

We travelled with Jetstar, at that time there is no direct flights from Melbourne (there are now). Our flight had a transit in Sydney, not a long one, so we just lingered in the airport.

Once we touched down at Uluru Airport, we were transferred to our hotel by a shuttle bus. We stayed in Pioneer Outback Hotel & Lodge. This was the cheapest option at the time of our travel.

Front Desk - there were was a queue upon check in

I queued up to check in while Little P was in charge to see if there were any interesting activities that we could do. After sorting out both, we were starving and the only cafe that was opened at late afternoon was Kulata Academy Cafe at the Resorts Town Square.

We had a rest and relax day 1 with walking around the resort, watching some cultural dance and checking out the lookouts in the centre of the resort.

Wakagetti Cultural Dancers

Day 2

Day 2 started with my favourite activity at the resort, despite having to wake up at some ungodly hour - Camel to Sunrise!

After a short nap or chillax time, and fueled with food, we did the Valley of the Winds Walk, a 7.4km circuit/3 hours.

 This followed with Uluru sunset viewing.

Fit for the name Red Centre, doesn't it?

Day 3

We woke up early twice in three days for Talinguru Nyakunytjaku Sunrise Viewing (it's ok, you don't need to read this out loud). Can't say I'm not dedicated... think I have done my quota of sunrise this year. :P

Yes - this is sunrise. I promise.

We have done the walk at Kata Tjuta, but not yet Uluru, so our last chance for walk/climb.

The question is - to climb or not to climb?

Side note: Got to work on hand/eye/leg coordination issue...