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Northern Territory

Uluṟu Base Walk circuit

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Australia

Northern Territory

Uluṟu Base Walk circuit

Moderate

4.9

(152)

1,414

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Uluṟu Base Walk circuit

02:37

10.2km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park

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Start point

Parking

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2.62 km

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Highlight • Natural Monument

While some locations of Uluru aren't meant to be photographed, the hike offers many magical views of this sacred stone.

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The Uluṟu Base Walk is the best way to experience the scale and cultural significance of Uluṟu up close. This roughly 10 km track circles the entire base of the rock, passing beneath towering red cliffs, quiet waterholes, and sections of desert woodland. Each part of the walk feels different, from shaded areas with surprising greenery to wide open stretches of red desert. Many walkers start from the Mala car park early in the morning and follow the track clockwise while temperatures are cooler. Along the way you’ll encounter native plants, wildlife, and places connected to the Tjukurpa stories of the Aṉangu people.

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7.68 km

Mutitjulu Waterhole

Highlight • Lake

Tucked beneath the towering red walls of Uluṟu, Mutitjulu Waterhole is one of the few permanent water sources in the area and a place of deep cultural significance to the Aṉangu people. he waterhole sits below a cave where ancient rock art can still be seen, and interpretive signs along the path explain the Kuniya Tjukurpa story connected to this place. A short detour from the Uluṟu Base Walk leads to a viewing platform overlooking the waterhole, making it one of the most meaningful and memorable stops around the base of the rock.

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

137 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

2.71 km

128 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

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Comments

October 19, 2024,Mala Walk und Base Walk um den Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Before visiting Uluru I thought "It's just a big rock" but when I got there I was proven wrong. There are new impressions around every corner and Uluru gives the impression that it is made of pure solid rock, although the surface looks "scaly". Where pieces of rock have broken off, you often see a honeycomb structure, similar to Emmental …

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January 4, 2025,🇦🇺 Eine ganz besondere Tour heute - Ayers Rock/Uluru- Heiligtum der Aborigines

If anyone has the opportunity to visit Uluru, then go there immediately. A very impressive and energetic nature experience at its finest 😀

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November 6, 2022,Uluru -Base Walk-

awesome...
Today we went to the absolute landmark of Australia, to the
Uluru or Ayers Rock.
A massive sandstone monolith in the arid Red Center of Australia's Northern Territory. Uluru is considered sacred by the Australian Aborigines. According to estimates, the rock giant was formed around 550 million years ago. It is located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
At 35 …

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