Natural Wonder · Yulara, Australia
Uluru
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock ( AIRS) and officially gazetted as Uluru / Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone monolith.
Photo: Ek2030372672 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Yulara, Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 900 m |
| Coordinates | 25.3450° S, 131.0361° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Uluru is known for
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock ( AIRS) and officially gazetted as Uluru / Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone monolith.
About Uluru
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock ( AIRS) and officially gazetted as Uluru / Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone monolith. It crops out near the centre of Australia in the southern part of the Northern Territory, 335 km (208 mi) south-west of Alice Springs. Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara, the Aboriginal people of the area, one of the groups collectively known as the Aṉangu.
History
Archaeological findings to the east and west indicate that humans settled in the area more than 10,000 years ago. Europeans arrived in the Australian Western Desert in the 1870s. Uluru and Kata Tjuta were first mapped by Europeans in 1872 during the expeditionary period, which was made possible by the construction of the Australian Overland Telegraph Line.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Uluru website — the official site has the current visiting information.
Best time to visit
April to September, the cooler months; summer (December to February) can pass 40°C.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Yulara |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) |
| Distance from the airport | 11.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) · Yulara, Australia · 11.6 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Uluru, with a link to each place's own site.
- Sails in the Desert · Yulara
Hotel at Ayers Rock Resort
- Desert Gardens Hotel · Yulara
Hotel in the resort town of Yulara
Where to eat nearby
Places to eat near Uluru, with a link to each place's own site.
- Tali Wiru · Yulara
Open-air dinner under the stars at Uluru
- Arnguli Grill · Sails in the Desert, Yulara
Grill restaurant at the resort
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Frequently asked questions
What is Uluru?
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock ( AIRS) and officially gazetted as Uluru / Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone monolith.
Where is Uluru located?
Uluru is in Yulara, Australia. Its coordinates are 25.3450° S, 131.0361° E.
How do I get to Uluru?
The nearest town is Yulara, and the nearest airport is Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ), about 11.3 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Uluru?
April to September, the cooler months; summer (December to February) can pass 40°C.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uluru — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q33910 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/uluru/index.html — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://parksaustralia.gov.au/uluru/ — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.