7 days in Yulara & Alice Springs & Surrounds Itinerary

Yulara takes its name from the local Aboriginal words for "howling" and "dingoes," which conveys the town's isolated location in the Outback.

On the 17th (Mon), take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, surround yourself with nature on Uluru Camel Tours, then make a trip to Uluru, and finally trek along Kuniya Walk. On your second day here, identify plant and animal life at Red Desert Reptiles, trek along Uluru Hiking Path, then take in the dramatic natural features at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Walpa Gorge.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Yulara trip planner.

Sydney to Yulara is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Australian Central Standard Time (ACST), which is usually a -0.5 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 4°C in Yulara. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Alice Springs.

Situated right in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs serves as an urban oasis deep within the country’s parched, desert-like Red Center.

Alice Springs is known for wildlife, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at Alice Springs Desert Park, examine the collection at Alice Springs School of the Air Experience, get great views at Anzac Hill, and shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Alice Springs day trip planner.

You can fly from Yulara to Alice Springs in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. In July, daytime highs in Alice Springs are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to fly back home.