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Ayers Rock Tours, Vacation Packages & Travel Experiences

  • Ayers Rock, also know as Uluru, is a great extension for all trips to Australia
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Our Uluru / Ayers Rock Vacations

Uluru / Ayers Rock is a sandstone rock formation and UNESCO World Heritage site situated 450 kilometres/280 miles south west of Alice Springs. It is 348 metres/1140 feet high but the bulk of the rock is actually underneath the ground. To give an idea of its size, the distance around the circumference is 9.4 kilometres/5.8 miles. Despite its remoteness, Uluru / Ayers Rock makes an unforgettable addition to your Australia vacation.

A sacred site for the local aboriginal people, Uluru belongs to the Anunga who have lived in and cared for the land for tens of thousands of years. The rock changes colour at different times of the day and year, glowing particularly red at dawn and sunset.

Uluru / Ayers Rock Travel Highlights

The Uluru / Ayers Rock region is famous for its natural beauty, spectacular and majestic rock formations and red plains which provide an extraordinary habitat for a variety of plants and wildlife found here. The Olgas, also known as Kata Tjuta (meaning ‘many heads’), are a similarly impressive formation located 25 kilometres/16 miles west of Uluru / Ayers Rock. These 36 domes literally spring up out of the desert, and are the eroded remains of a monolith that was once larger than Uluru / Ayers Rock.

After a decades long legal battle, climbing Uluru / Ayers Rock was finally prohibited from October 26, 2019, in recognition of its sacred significance to the Anunga. Aboriginal guides offer escorted tours around the monolith’s base, revealing its long history, both scientific and in local folklore.

At Goway we feel that all trips to Australia should include one of our Uluru/Ayers Rock tours. C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring! 

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Learn about the history and culture of Australia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Australia's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Australia for yourself. Start exploring...book one of our Australian tours today!

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Consider an additional stopover to your Australia vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from  our selection of New Zealand vacation packages, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Australia.

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  • Classic Australia 15 Day

    Enjoy Australia’s most famous sites from Sydney’s Opera House to an Aboriginal “Dreamtime” walk in Kuranda with stops at the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock and Darwin in between.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,097
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Classics (Bestsellers)
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Sydney, Rock and Reef With Air

    Flying with award-winning Virgin Australia, head to Australia to visit three of its greatest landmarks. Start in Sydney and see the Sydney Opera House and the beautiful harbour before watching the sunset over Uluru/Ayers Rock and cruising the Great Barrier Reef off Cairns.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,769
    Trip Type:
    Vacation Packages with Airfare
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Adelaide to Alice Springs: Epic Trip for 18 to 39 year olds

    Take the chance to get off the beaten track by spending seven days exploring the iconic highlights of South Australia and the Northern Territory, combining camping and budget accommodation.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 2,327
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Escorted Coach Touring, Ideas for 18 to 30 Somethings, Single Friendly
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Alice Springs to Adelaide: Epic Trip for 18 to 39 year olds

    Take the chance to get off the beaten track by spending seven days exploring the iconic highlights of South Australia and the Northern Territory, combining camping and budget accommodation.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 2,392
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Ideas for 18 to 30 Somethings, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Olgas & Alice Springs

    Discover the best of Australia’s Red Centre. See the sun set and rise over Ayers Rock, visit the 36 rock domes of the Olgas, and travel to spectacular Kings Canyon then visit Alice Springs.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 1,148
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Classic Downunder: Auckland to Melbourne

    Get to know the true Downunder by experiencing the best of both Australia and New Zealand. Journey through New Zealand’s incredible islands before embarking on a tour of Australia.
    Duration:
    19 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 5,027
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Multi Country Vacation Ideas
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Classic Downunder: Melbourne to Auckland

    Get to know the true Downunder by experiencing the best of both Australia and New Zealand. Visit Australia's iconic sites and cities before commencing a journey through New Zealand’s incredible islands.
    Duration:
    19 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 5,352
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Multi Country Vacation Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • 4WD Eco Adventure Hotel Safari

    Starting and finishing in Alice Springs, this 4WD Eco Adventure Hotel Safari is a perfect option for those seeking adventure but who prefer the comforts of hotel accommodation. Take an opportunity to enjoy the Red Centre in comfort.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 3,249
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Alice Springs & Ayers Rock

    Alice Springs is Australia’s most famous Outback town and Uluru/Ayers Rock is Australia’s most recognizable natural icon. Take time to explore these incredibly unique parts of the country.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 859
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Best of Australia: Holiday of a Lifetime

    See the highlights of Australia in under two weeks on our fully-escort Best of Australia Holiday of a Lifetime. On this unforgettable tour, you’ll see Australia’s major urban centres like Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, view unforgettable icons like the Sydney Opera House, get into the heart of the Outback with visits to Uluru/Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, and enjoy the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,999
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Escorted Coach Touring, Holidays of a Lifetime, Single Friendly
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Adelaide to Alice Springs 4WD Self Drive

    Driving from Adelaide to Alice Springs provides a chance to see some of Australia’s most unique sights. Visit Wilpena Pound, Parachilna and Coober Pedy before arriving at iconic Ayers Rock.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,079
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Adelaide to Darwin 4WD Self Drive

    Drive from the bottom of Australia to the top, encounter unique sights at every turn. Visit national parks and icons and simply enjoy the drive with Australia’s scenery as your backdrop.
    Duration:
    16 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,719
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Aussie Sampler with Red Centre Highlights

    Discover the natural magic of Australia’s Red Centre in between visits to three of the country’s most popular cities. Start in Sydney, where you can see the Sydney Opera House, before connecting to the Red Centre to tour Uluru/Ayers Rock. Cap off your trip with visits to Adelaide and Melbourne.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,049
    Trip Type:
    Vacation Packages with Airfare
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Australia & The Northern Territory In Depth

    Unlock the secrets of the Northern Territory on this adventure across Australia. Start in Sydney, home to the famous harbour and Opera House. Then fly to the Northern Territory to discover Uluru/Ayers Rock, Alice Springs, Darwin, and Kakadu. Cap off your trip in sunny Brisbane on the East Coast.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,599
    Trip Type:
    Vacation Packages with Airfare
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Authentic Australia

    Journey through the best of Australia on this unforgettable vacation that takes you from Melbourne to Sydney. Along the way, you’ll see Uluru/Ayers Rock, venture into Kakadu National Park, dive the Great Barrier Reef, and explore the Indigenous Dreamtime in Kuranda.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 5,450
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers)
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Ayers Rock: Longitude 131: Stay of Distinction

    Australia’s red centre is one of the world’s harshest natural environments, but on this luxury stay, you might not even notice.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,424
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Stays of Distinction
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Best of the Outback: Adelaide to Darwin

    Recreate one of Australia’s great outback journeys from culture-loving Adelaide to historic Darwin.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 8,058
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Best of the Outback: Ayers Rock to Darwin

    Get to the heart of Australia’s red centre, the Northern Territory.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 6,058
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Classic Australia 12 Day

    Experience the best that Australia has to offer from Sydney’s Opera House to spectacular Ayers Rock. Swim in the Great Barrier Reef and learn about the traditional Aboriginal “Dreamtime”.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,010
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers)
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Classic Sydney, Rock & Reef

    Venture to three of Australia’s most famous spots. Get to know Sydney before catching the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Then explore Cairns and the incredible Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,325
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers)
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Cultural Explorer

    Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Australia’s Red Centre by visiting and learning about two of the country’s most iconic areas, Uluru/Ayers Rock and Alice Springs.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 1,145
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Goanna Dreaming 4WD Camping Safari

    Enjoying an opportunity to veer off the beaten track and experience the real desert – private bush camps, quality campfire cooked food and sleeping under the clear southern stars.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 1,065
    Trip Type:
    Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Melbourne to Darwin Overland Adventure

    Thought you knew what an epic Aussie road trip is? Think again! Crank the tunes and leave the big cities behind on this ultimate 17-day Outback adventure through Victoria, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. Drive the Great Ocean Road, gaze upon Uluru at sunrise, and cruise the waterways of Kakadu National Park.
    Duration:
    17 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,908
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Ideas for 18 to 30 Somethings, Single Friendly
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Melbourne, Red Centre & Sydney Discovery

    Unlock the secrets of the Red Centre and Australia’s most popular cities on this great introductory vacation. Start in Sydney, where you’ll see the famous harbour and Sydney Opera House, before you head to the Northern Territory to see Uluru and stretches of the Outback. Cap off your trip in trendy Melbourne.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,689
    Trip Type:
    Vacation Packages with Airfare
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Northern Territory Indigenous Highlights

    Immerse yourself in the unforgettable culture of the Indigenous peoples of Australia on this tour of the Northern Territory. Passing from Uluru to Alice Springs to Kakadu National Park, you'll experience breathtaking sunsets and sunrises in the Outback, see incredible desert animals, and learn about thousands of years of Australian tradition.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,249
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details
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