Uluru Sunrise and Starry Sky: A Three-Day, Two-Night Spiritual Journey

✈️ Transportation Guide
1. How to Get to Uluru
• By Plane: The most convenient way is to fly to "Alice Springs" or "Ayers Rock Airport (Connellan Airport, AYQ)."
• Direct flights to Uluru are available from Sydney, Melbourne, and Cairns (approximately 3 hours).
• Brisbane and Adelaide offer direct flights or connecting flights.
• By Car/Bus: The drive from Alice Springs to Uluru is about 450 kilometers (4.5-5 hours), offering scenic views of the outback.

2. Local Transportation
• Within Uluru National Park, renting a car is recommended (attractions are spread out, and bus services are limited).
• If you prefer not to drive, you can join a Day Tour or multi-day tour, which includes bus transfers and guided tours.

🏨 Recommended Hotels
Most accommodations are concentrated in Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort area), within 20 kilometers of Uluru, offering a variety of options:
1. Sails in the Desert (5-star)
• A luxury resort with comprehensive facilities, ideal for travelers seeking comfort.
2. Desert Gardens Hotel (4-star)
• Rooms offer distant views of Uluru, with a relaxing environment.
3. Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge
• Mid-range hotel with backpacker dormitory options.
4. Ayers Rock Campground
• Perfect for camping or RV travelers.

🍴 Must-Try Food
Uluru is a remote area, and restaurants are mainly located in the resort area (Yulara). Recommended options include:
1. Sounds of Silence Dinner
• Enjoy a unique Australian outback dinner under the starry sky (featuring kangaroo meat, crocodile meat, and Australian-style BBQ), paired with stargazing tours.
2. Tali Wiru
• A high-end outdoor dining experience combining local ingredients with gourmet cuisine.
3. Arnguli Grill & Restaurant
• Offers modern Australian dishes; the steak and dishes with local wild spices are highly recommended.
4. Ilkari Restaurant
• Buffet-style dining with a variety of international dishes and local specialties.
5. Outback Pioneer BBQ
• DIY BBQ where you can choose your meat (including kangaroo, emu, crocodile, etc.) and grill it on-site.

📌 Tips:
• Uluru holds sacred significance for the local Indigenous people, and climbing is now prohibited. Please respect the culture.
• Prepare sunscreen, water bottles, and hats; the temperature difference between day and night is significant, so bring a jacket.
• Tickets are required to visit the national park (3-day pass, approximately AUD 38 for adults).
• Flies are abundant in summer.
• Be sure to photograph the Milky Way at night—it’s breathtakingly beautiful.