Touching down in the heart of the ‘Red Centre’ is a sight to behold. Your trip to the centre of Australia will begin from the moment you pick up your rental car keys from Hertz at Ayers Rock Airport. You certainly won’t be the only tourist passing through the airport; with over 300,000 passengers that land here each year from every major city in Australia, it’s a popular destination, and with very good reason.
The Northern Territory’s ‘Red Centre’ (as it is commonly known) is one of the most iconic places in Australia. Home to Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, it’s the most impressive geological area, with an incredibly important cultural and historical significance.
Large distances are common in this part of the country, with vast landscapes of empty, rugged roads. So make sure that you choose your vehicle wisely so that it can appropriately handle the terrain. There will be periods of time when there are great distances that must be covered, and with the right car, you’ll be able to do this easily. Driving in the Red Centre is an experience you will never forget and is the best way to see everything the area has to offer.
Travelling To Uluru with Hertz
Uluru is the main reason many tourists travel to the centre of Australia. You’ll be able to see this incredible rock formation long before you arrive at the entrance - it’s an impressive sight that sticks out amongst the otherwise flat terrain.
One of the main activities available once you get to Uluru is to walk around the base of it. It’s a 10.6-kilometre round walk, which will be worth it for all the incredible sights you’ll get to see from the bottom. Be sure to go on a guided walk around so that you’ll be able to learn about the geological and cultural significance of Uluru and the people that have called this area their home for thousands of years.
Seeing Uluru glow at sunrise and sunset is an unforgettable sight to behold. Uluru changes colours through the time period, from deep burgundy to an almost glowing bright red, and then to a deep purple. Be sure to capture a few photos while the colours change to compare against each other once the sun sets! Once nightfall hits, it’s time to look up. The Milky Way is not just visible from the ground, but you’ll even see colours, too.
Perhaps, if your budget allows, you might like to fly over Uluru from above. There are various helicopter tours that allow you to see this incredible formation from the sky - it’s a once in a lifetime experience, that’s for sure.
Explore the Area with Hertz
While Uluru might be the main attraction of the Red Centre for many, it’s not the only spot worth visiting here.
Just 40 kilometres west of Uluru is Kata Tjuta: a fascinating rock formation that has created one of the world’s most distinctive landscapes. While here, take the Valley of the Winds walk through the multi-domed geological formation. It’s well worth it, and the entrance of the walk is only a 45-minute drive from Ayers Rock Airport.
Ayers Rock Airport promises to be the start of a beautiful Red Centre adventure. Your Hertz rental car will be able to take you wherever you need to go - so buckle up and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!
