Uluru & Kata Tjuta 36 Min Scenic Flight | Ayers Rock Helicopters
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Experience the Australian Outback like never before with a scenic flight over magnificent sites like Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
- Extended 36-minute helicopter tour over the Outback
- Look out at both Uluru and Kata Tjuta
- An exclusive look at parts of Kata Tjuta that are unaccessible from the ground
- Option to fly at sunset
- Excellent photo opportunities
Witness the heart of Australia like never before with Ayer Helicopter Tours’ unforgettable 36-minute flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. This extended scenic flight offers astounding aerial views of two of the country’s most iconic natural wonders: Uluru and the ancient rock formations of Kata Tjuta. Made up of 36 individual domes, Kata Tjuta.
Along the way, spot highlights like Walpa Gorge, winding through the domes of Kata Tjuta, and the striking silhouette of Mount Conner in the distance. With breathtaking scenery at every turn, this is a Red Centre experience you’ll treasure forever. Time your scenic flight with the sunset and soak in golden-hour views of the vast Outback.
Highlights
- Spectacular views of landmarks Kata Tjuta & Uluru
- Transfers from the Ayer Rock Resort
- Iconic photo opportunities
- Option to book your scenic flight for sunset
- Suited to all ages
- Intimate, small group Outback experience
Important Notes:
- Infants ages 0-3 ride Free of Charge on a parent/guardian's lap.
- Passengers must be fit, able, and have a moderate to high level of mobility, as steps and platforms are required to embark and disembark the helicopter.
- Passengers are advised to wear enclosed-toe, non-slip footwear for this tour, as well as long-sleeve clothing where temperatures allow.
- While the helicopter flight time is approximately 36 minutes, the total tour duration is an hour and 30 minutes to account for check-in time, photo opportunities, and safe embarking and disembarking from the helicopter.
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Daily Flight Times Available:
Offering multiple departure times per day, please select your tour start time on the check out screen.
- 6:00am
- 8:50am
- 9:30am
- 10:10am
- 10:50am
- 1:20pm
- 2:00pm
- 2:40pm
- 3:20p...
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Daily Flight Times Available:
Offering multiple departure times per day, please select your tour start time on the check out screen.
- 6:00am
- 8:50am
- 9:30am
- 10:10am
- 10:50am
- 1:20pm
- 2:00pm
- 2:40pm
- 3:20pm
- 4:00pm
- 6:00pm
If you hope to fly at sunrise and sunset, please note that these times will alter throughout the year. For this reason, pick up times may be updated to suit after bookings have been made. Tour operators will let you know within 72 hrs of your booking the new pick-up time.
Pick up locations within Ayers Rock Resort are Desert Gardens, Sails in the Desert, Outback Hotel & Lodge and the Ayers Rock Campground. If you are staying at another location the closest pick-up point will be allocated.
Important Information
This tour typically requires two passengers for a tour to go ahead. Please contact a booking agent if you are trying to book this tour for a single passenger. We will aim to get you on with another set of passengers to allow you on a tour.
No helicopter tour will fly directly over the top of Uluru or Kata Tjuta. This is in accordance with the National Parks Australia procedures for flying within the National Park.
All passengers hoping to take to the Outback skies must be fit, able, and have a moderate to high level of mobility in order to safely embark and disembark the helicopter without assistance.
In order to embark and disembark the helicopter, passengers will need to be able to manoeuvre steps and platforms.
What To Bring
- Camera/video camera
- Sunglasses to reduce glare in brighter weather conditions
What's Included
- Breathtaking 36-minute scenic helicopter flight
- In-flight commentary from your expert pilot
- Scenic views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, as well as the vast Outback landscape
- Small group tour
- Courtesy pick up from within the Ayers Rock Resort
What's Extra
- This is an all-inclusive tour
Cancellations
No shows or client cancellations made within 3 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can fit in one aircraft?
Depending on weights of the passengers, we can fit a maximum of 3 in the helicopter.
Seats will be allocated by your pilot to suit balance, loading and fuel in the aircraft.
Can single passengers book this tour?
Please contact a booking agent if you are trying to book this tour for a single passenger. This tour typically requires two passengers for a tour to go ahead. We will aim to get you on with another set of passengers to allow you on a tour.
What is the minimum age for this scenic flight?
There is no minimum age for this helicopter tour, infants under 3 years old fly for free sitting on an adult lap with infant restraint and earmuffs. 3+ years old need to be on their own seat but are allowed on the flight.
What time are the sunrise and sunset flights?
Sunrise and sunset flight times alter throughout the year. For this reason, pick up times may be updated to suit after bookings have been made. Tour operators will let you know within 72 hrs of your booking the new pick-up time.
Does this flight go the whole way around Uluru and Kata Tjuta?
Due to the sacred sights around Uluru and Kata Tjuta we do not fly all the way around either formation, the sights to be respected from the air are different from the ground.
However if you are a commercial photographer there are additional rules, please see the Uluru Kata Tjuta national park website for more information.
