THIS WALK IS NOW CLOSED.
Iconic, surreal, majestic, imposing, striking, spiritual, magical. Everyone's impression is different, which might be one reason why no description is included in any Uluru promotional material of this wonderful sandstone monolith.
Travel into the National Park from Yulara and head to the Mala car park (signposted) at the base of Uluru.
Uluru and Kata Tjuta Visitor Guide
There is a clearly signed starting point to commence the climb. Starting the ascent, you scramble approximately 100 metres to a chain that will help you up the first 400m (a 136m climb). This part of the climb is the steepest, and it's advisable to stay on this path only, as there are several sections off to the side that fall away, all the way to the ground.
The chain ends at a large flat area, perfect for resting. From this point you follow a series of lines to the summit, but with no chain. As the climb starts to level out, there are a number of small, but reasonably steep ridges that the 'arrowed' path will guide you through.
At the top is a marker about a metre high, and an amazing 360 degree view, particularly towards Kata Tjuta/The Olgas.
Admission to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park costs $25 per adult (2019) and provides a three or more day pass. Passes are non-transferable and are scanned/checked at the Ranger Station.
The climb of Uluru is allowable at this stage (last day 26th October 2019), on a daily basis. Circumstances of excessive wind or heat are the more common reasons behind the climb's closure. You probably would not want to climb Uluru under those conditions anyway.
Heat, wind and flies are your biggest enemies, so be prepared. Don't forget your fly mesh!
There are three other walks in and around the base of Uluru; Uluru Circuit (11.8km), Mala Walk (2km) and Mutitjulu Waterhole (5km), as well as the sunrise and sunset viewing platforms.
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