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USD $91.00
Afternoon Kata Tjuta Small Group Tour
Ayers Rock, Australia
See one of the most dramatic natural rock formations in the world! Take a guided, small-group tour of the conglomerate rock domes of Kata Tjuta, one of Australia’s most iconic natural features! Travel to the famous Walpa Gorge and learn the history and myths surrounding this spiritual place!
Journey across one of the most strikingly beautiful landscapes in the world. You’ll travel to the world-famous Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, home to some of Australia’s most unique flora and fauna. As your guide drives you across this breathtaking desert landscape, keep an eye out for Australian animals such as kangaroos and Perentie lizards.
Upon arrival, you will walk through Walpa Gorge as your guide explains the history and composition of the 36 mighty Kata Tjuta conglomerate rock domes. Take time to listen to the wind (Walpa) far above and view the scale of the rock walls that surround you. The spirituality of this amazing location embraces everyone who ventures here.
Following your exploration of the Kata Tjuta conglomerate rock domes, your guide will take you back to your Ayers Rock Resort hotel in the late afternoon.
We were picked up on time. Our guide Gareth was very good and ensured that we all had water us. It was an extremely hot day. Kata Tjuta was fantastic as we approached. We started the walk, but the heat combined with the uneven surface got the better of us and we cut the tour short and returned to the minibus area and shade. Gareth was very supportive and made sure 'us oldies' were OK. Well worth seeing though.
Review by: Tiffany C, March 2018
Good tour. Because of the time of year we visited February and it being an afternoon tour, we could only hike in part way. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. If we had to do it again, we'd go in the morning so we could do the full hike.
Review by: Sunshine, November 2017
What an incredible afternoon! Our driver Bruce was very informative and helpful. It was extremely hot and the going was quite difficult for me as I am 6 months post a knee replacement but persevered to the end and Bruce kept checking to see I was OK. Learning about the formation of Kata Tjuta and its significance to the aboriginal people was very fulfilling even to my husband and I who were the only Aussies in the group. The fresh cold water and iced facecloths to help us cool down at the end of the walk were inspirational. Would highly recommend this tour for the insight it brings. Being amongst the grandeur of such a feature makes you feel very insignificant indeed.
Review by: EMANUELA C, February 2017
Excellent tour. Our guide Brett was attentive and made sure we all had enough water. Because of the heat the walk was shorter than usual but it was good. If we had been on our own we would have probably underestimated the heat and would have suffered from exhaustion. Group size was good.
Review by: Bernie, December 2016
Our small group tour to Kata Tjuta began on November 13 with our pick-up at the Desert Garden Hotel at 14:30 by SEIT Outback Australia. It took nearly 45 minutes to travel by small bus to Kata Tjuta where the group hiked into a mountainous area with explanations of some of the geology and flora provided on the way. It was not a strenuous walk but hot for which water was provided. There were also explanations of some of the Anunu beliefs involving the Kata Tjuta.
Review by: rgmcgraw1, November 2016
Really good tour but I would not do it again in the afternoon heat. Our guide was extremely helpful in overcoming the heat factor with water spray, iced towels and electrolyte drink.
Review by: Dianne A, September 2016
Tour was cut short as the driver/guide couldn't find persons supposed to be booked on this tour. That wasn't her fault but time taken driving back to the resort searching for these people who apparently never really existed.
Review by: Marg F, July 2016
Very good. but no refreshments offered. Guide nice and relaxed with lots of info. Walk up to the platform quite risky with lots of rocks, etc, but this was not the guide's fault. Views a little disappointing, expected more.
Review by: Lynne T, July 2016
It was a well run tour and the guide was lovely.
Review by: Alessandra B, June 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Robert O, May 2016
Interesting and a learning experience. It would have been better except for the flies. Nothing you can do about nature though.
Review by: James T, May 2016
Everything ran smoothly and on time but the weather was against us as it was very hot and the flies b were a real pain. I can't blame the tour but the time spent was unpleasant.
Review by: Barry H, March 2016
Very beautiful walk. Not nearly as long as Urluru. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. They made the trip very pleasant and interesting.
Review by: Eileen S, February 2016
Great being in a small group rather than the big buses you see carting tourists around. Excellent guide. Highly recommended.
Review by: Lynn C, February 2016
This was a lovely trip and the guide was extremely informative. It was a very hot day and she made sure everyone was safe on the walk to the gorge. We were able to modify the trip so that everyone got to enjoy the walk, even the least fit. Sylvia was our guide, she was enthusiastic, caring and full of good information. I really enjoyed the trip.
Review by: Bob P, February 2016
Great watching the sun rise over this beautiful scenery.The short walk that followed breakfast could be challenging for some due to the rocky terrain underfoot however the vbiews were well worth the effort.
Review by: Sweety, December 2015
A very good afternoon tour and enough to give the visitor a real understanding of the Geology Fauna and Flora, without taking up to much time in the blistering heat
Review by: Emily R, July 2015
Enjoyed the commentary while in the van. The guide Ryan was very friendly and patient with our team different skill levels. Liked where we were taken for our walk. Thought it was a little pricey for what you got and wish there was a one day park pass option I realize this isn't the tours fault.
Review by: PABLO M, July 2015
The tour is quite expensive for only three hours trip, but considering that everything is sooo expensive in Ayers Rock... it is in the average. The guide was too young so she didn't made the travel so interesting...
Review by: Laraine O, May 2015
We found the small group tour really good for us and we would recommend it to others.
Review by: Yuji, December 2013
Really small group tour, because there were only two people, me and my guide (Jess)!! haha She was extremely friendly, and made me feel at home. Although I was more than 30 minutes late (sorry Jess...), she was very kind and welcoming. Kata Tjuta itself was plain amazing as well. Highly recommended!!
Review by: Sheila H, July 2013
Our guide was very laid back and informative. Lots of tales and info given en route. The walk was unbelievable and so awesome in the original meaning of the word. Local stories about the formation of the rocks much more inspiring than geographical ones! A great trip at the fantastic Ayers Rock.
Review by: Mathew P, June 2013
Excellent tour guide and experience. Small group of eleven which ensured personal attention. Very informative trip to our destination including Abroginal culture and their history over the thousands of years in the red centre. Then arriving at Kata Tjuta (Olgas) we were met with a magnificent scene of a harsh landscape and a breathtaking valley within the Katta Tjuta. On our two kilometre walk through the valley the tour guide, Stacey, made her way to every person in the tour discoursing history and answering a multitude of questions. Stacey was also concerned and monitored every one of us as to our health and capacity to walk the journey over the uneven earth along the valley floor. It was most reassuring. We had plenty of photo shoots and plenty of time to absorb the views and significance of the Kata Tjuta. I would reccommend very highly this tour and our tour guide Stacey.
Review by: Maria L, April 2013
Excellent walking tour of the Wolpa Gorge and nice drive through the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Our guide was very informative and our very small group learned a lot about the area and the native inhabitants, wild life and plants. Make sure you wear good, sturdy sneakers, bring plenty of water, and bug repellent! Our guide did have a water jug to replenish our smaller bottles and he carried a natural bug repellent cream as well. Others on our tour had hats with mesh but we were not quite that prepared but given the fact that our one piece of checked luggage didn't get on our flight, we had to make due with the items we had in our carry on. If you are going to take this tour, make sure sneakers, and bug spray are in your carry-on! This tour got back in time for us to make the Sounds of Silence Dinner pick-up and it was a very informative, moderately strenuous introduction to the Outback.
Review by: Kana C, February 2013
Although the domes were amazing, I would not recommend this tour at 2:30PM when the temperature is over 43 C. It was so hot I could not finish the walk. This would have been better during early morning. I like that the group was small and the guide was knowledgeable.
Review by: Raquel M, January 2013
It was nice. The Olgas are quite tall and big. The tour guide was very informative. This tour in my opinion is too short. I would recommend to take the longer tour as you have an opportunity to walk around the rocks, but if you are short on time, it is a good choice.
Review by: Garry B, May 2012
Small intimate group led by Angela who was knowledge of the area. We didn't realise how majestic Kata Tjuta is and the peacefulness was pleasurable.
Review by: Neil R, July 2011
A very small group of 3 people. A drive to Kata Tjuta and a walk for an hour. Sadly we returned to Yulara well before sunset. The tour is misnamed and I felt a little cheated
Review by: Llani K, May 2011
Tour guide was terrific - loads of information was provided to us on the mini-bus trip out to Kata Tjuta. The walk was easy and gentle paced - no difficulty at all. Recommended
Review by: Neil R, April 2011
A very small group of 3 people. A drive to Kata Tjuta and a walk for an hour. Sadly we returned to Yulara well before sunset. The tour is misnamed and I felt a little cheated
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