Northern Territory · Attraction
Uluru Base Walk
Circle a sacred monolith
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
The 10.6-kilometre circuit around the base of Uluru is one of Australia's most rewarding walks. The flat, well-marked track passes ancient rock art, soakage waterholes and sacred Tjukurpa sites, each section named for an ancestral being whose stories shaped this landscape. Allow three to four hours and start early to beat the heat.
The walk is graded moderate and follows a clearly signed loop around the full perimeter of Uluru. You pass cave paintings that are thousands of years old, sheltered overhangs still used by Anangu people, and the always-changing colours of the rock face as the light shifts through the morning.
The Anangu ask that visitors do not photograph certain sacred sections of the rock, and signage along the track makes these areas clear. Water, toilets and emergency call devices are spaced around the circuit. During hot weather from November to March, Parks Australia advises completing the walk before 11 am.
A valid park pass covering the three-day window is required for entry. The walk can be done independently or with a ranger-guided group. Sturdy footwear, sun protection and at least two litres of water per person are essential.
Scenic views
Lookouts near Uluru Base Walk.
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