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.
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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
Terms and Conditions
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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
Terms and Conditions
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.
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours and itineraries prior to travel as specified on your voucher or ticket. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Outback Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers/tickets are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and the individual tour check-in agent, before boarding, of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions. Guests unable to attend their ticketed tour, transport or accommodation due to delay or lateness will not be eligible for a refund.
Prices/ Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include surcharge for passengers over 125kg.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based on feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Outback Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Travel Risk/ Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Guests embarking on activities such as diving, jet skiing, or skydiving experiences should purchase insurance appropriate for the risks involved with these activities.
Transfers:
The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
No shows or client cancellations made within 3 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Outback Tours are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator or air traffic control. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Outback Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Outback Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Outback Tours. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
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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.