The township of Yulara was established to support the tourism industry that surrounds Australia’s world-famous Uluru and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Yulara is an extremely small town, located approximately 1,419 kilometres from state capital Darwin, and is home to a population of just 1,099 residents.
The town is home to different accommodation options geared towards tourists to the area, including hotels, apartments, and camping. Although the town is small, all the necessities are available, including a supermarket, bank, newsagent and food outlets.
Yulara also has a service station, a Royal Flying Doctor Service clinic, a police station and fire service.
Most visitors to the area will arrive at Ayers Rock Airport, which is located just a few kilometres from town, and is linked to the rest of Australia by daily flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Cairns and Alice Springs.
Upon arrival, complimentary shuttle buses transfer passengers between the airport and the Yulara resort, which is where you can pick up your Hertz hire car. Please be advised that booking your hire car well in advance is essential. Please also note that there is no taxi service in the area.
With such vast distances and varied terrain in this part of Australia, having a reliable and sturdy vehicle will help you to maximise your time and see as much as possible. Picking up a hire car from Hertz Ayers Rock Downtown will have you ready for the road and able to guide your own Northern Territory adventure. Driving in the red centre is an experience you will never forget and really is the best way to see things.
Once you’ve got your trusty hire car sorted, you will of course want to see what you came for – the magnificent and iconic Uluru. At just under half an hour’s drive from Yulara, you’ll see the imposing mound appear on the horizon long before you reach it. And when you do finally see it, you’ll instantly understand why for thousands of years this natural monument has been held in such high regard and valued so significantly by the local indigenous population.
The traditional landowners, the Pitjantjatjara Anangu people, ask that visitors do not climb the rock – so please be respectful of this. Visitors are instead encouraged to try the 10.6km walk around the base of Uluru and take time to learn about the fascinating landscape and the rich history of the area.
There are many guided tours available to help you get the most from your experience. While beautiful at any time of the day, Uluru is utterly unforgettable at sunrise and sunset, when the ethereal light cloaks the rock, playing tricks on the eye and changing the colour of this thoroughly unique landscape.
Yulara, Uluru, and Australia’s red centre are once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Hire a rental car from Hertz and head on the adventure of a lifetime.
