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Uluru: Sunsets and Sunrises

Last updated on December 23, 2016 by Claire / this article contains affiliate links (Info)

Uluru is such a majestic and magical place. This huge rock getting out of the flat desert is already surreal in the day, but as the sun sets or rises, its orange color shines and can change from yellow to red. An incredible experience!

Sunset Sunrise Uluru, Red centre, Australia

TIPS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING ADDICTS - Uluru Sunset / Sunrise spots

Below is a map with the location of the sunrise and sunset platforms at Uluru:

Uluru Map Walks, sunset, sunrise platforms, facilities

ALREADY STUNNING IN DAYLIGHT

From every angle, Uluru is already amazing in daylight.

Uluru from far the distance photo 1
Uluru from far the distance photo 2

First sunset at the car viewing platform

that first sunset included some great clouds but the sun rays got blocked and the colors of Uluru did not become as vibrant as they could have been.

Sunset Uluru photo 1
Sunset Uluru photo 2

SUNRISE PLATFORM

The early wake up is well worth the effort. This time the platform is on the other side and we discover a very different shape of Uluru. 

Sunrise Uluru photo 1
Sunrise Uluru photo 2

SECOND SUNSET AT BUS PLATFORM

I had the chance to see another sunset, this time from the bus platform. This time, the colors changed quite dramatically!

Sunset Uluru photo 3
Sunset Uluru photo 4
Sunset Uluru photo 5

DESERT AWAKENING TOUR

Another option for sunrise is to take the organized Desert awakening tour. With a small group and a guide you start your day pre-dawn on a sand dunes in the desert. As the sun rises, you enjoy the changes in colors while tasting a traditional Aussie breakfast. Then you discover the tracks of animals and plants of the desert before getting to several stops around uluru and finish at the Cultural centre.

REVIEW FOR TRAVEL PLANNING ADDICTS - Desert Awakening Tour

I selected my self and paid fully for this activity. This review is based on my experience from August 2010.

  • ​Activity: Desert Awakening
  • Organisation: very good, small group
  • Guide: nice and knowledgeable
  • What I loved: the feeling of being in the desert for the first rays of light
  • What I was disappointed with: the location. I was expecting a better view of Uluru. See in the pictures below.
Desert Awakering Uluru red centre photo 1
Desert Awakering Uluru red centre photo 2
Desert Awakering Uluru red centre photo 3

One of the best location in the world for sunset, don't you think?

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