8 days in Yulara & Alice Springs & Surrounds Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Yulara side-trips: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga & Walpa Gorge). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Uluru, get a dose of the wild on Uluru Camel Tours, go for a walk through Mala Walk, and trek along Uluru Hiking Path.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Yulara trip itinerary planning site.

Sydney to Yulara is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Sydney to Yulara due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in August: highs in Yulara hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Alice Springs.

Alice Springs is known for wildlife, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: look for all kinds of wild species at Alice Springs Desert Park, take in the exciting artwork at Yubu Napa Art Gallery, take an exotic tour of Wayoutback Australian Safaris, and get engrossed in the history at Women's Museum of Australia & Old Gaol Alice Springs.

For photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Alice Springs vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Yulara to Alice Springs takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.