Walpa Gorge

Nature & Adventure

Travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) where your Driver Guide will explain the geological development of the area over the millennium. Watch the spectacular sunrise over Kata Tjuta with Uluru in the distance from the western dune viewing area, and enjoy a light breakfast. Your Driver Guide will then escort you on a 2-3 hour walk to the Valley of the Winds lookout. Marvel at the unique flora and admire the view of the central valley of the domes of Kata Tjuta. Later return to Ayers Rock Resort.

Wonder at the scale of Uluru at night on the only evening outdoor dining experience inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Taste local barbecue flavors with Uluru as your backdrop, lit up in the brilliant orange colors of the setting sun. Drink in the view of the imposing Ayers Rock as you sip on sunset cocktails. Discover native apple, bush tomato, and quandong flavors during this evening meal. Savor renowned Australian barbecued steak, kangaroo, and seafood; fresh salads and a classic dessert with a twist. Accompany your meal by sipping on Australian wine before star gazing with a local guide to top off your evening in true local style.

Explore a breathtaking landscape of red, sandstone domes in the Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy pickup from your accommodation in Ayers Rock, then sit back and relax as you journey along the Lasseter Highway to Kata Tjuta. Enjoy the extraordinary views of the Outback plains en route to your destination. Experience a landscape like nowhere else on earth. Walk between the sheer walls of two of the largest domes that make up Walpa Gorge. Benefit from your knowledgeable, certified guide as you explore the domes also known as The Olgas. Marvel at one of the outstanding sites of natural beauty in Central Australia.

Your guide will meet you at the entrance of your accommodation at Ayers Rock Resort, from where you will travel through the landscape to the entrance of Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. From there is it a 40-kilometre journey through the desert landscape to the mighty rock formation. On arrival at the viewing area, walk to the best vantage point to see the 36 domes that comprise this spiritual place while watching the sun's morning glow as the desert comes alive. Make your way to the western side of Kata Tjuta where you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy an outback picnic breakfast. As you approach the entrance to Walpa Gorge, named for the wind (Walpa) that whistles between the massive domes that shape Kata Tjuta, the result of aeons of weathering and continual upheaval, your guide will share the significance of this sacred ceremonial site. Take a stroll between these mighty conglomerate rock walls as your guide explains how the environment and the geology have evolved over millions of years. Your guide will return you to your accommodation at Ayers Rock Resort at the end of the tour.

Experience Kata Tjuta on a 3-hour afternoon tour. Your guide will pick you up from your Ayers Rock Resort accommodation in a comfortable vehicle fitting a maximum of 11 passengers. You will then travel to Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, a place where unique flora and fauna thrive. As you drive to Kata Tjuta you’ll notice the 36 domes that comprise Kata Tjuta . See how the formation changes before your eyes as you drive around to approach the four main domes. Learn how the impressive landscape has formed over millions of years. You'll be in awe as you walk between the massive domes. Learn of the many attributes of this diverse environment and the cultural significance it holds to the Anangu, the local Aboriginal people. Optional audio guides are available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian or Mandarin. After the tour, your guide will return you to your hotel at Ayers Rock Resort in time for dinner.