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Established in 2001, Emu Run Experience is a locally owned and operated tour company specialising in premium day tours, multi-day trips and private charters.

Emu Run’s friendly guides love the outback and sharing the beauty of the Australian landscape with travellers from all over the world. The company takes pride in being a member of TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame and has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence every year since 2011.

Group tours focus on the culture and natural beauty of the outback region including Ulu r u-Kata Tju t a, the West MacDonnell Ranges, Palm Valley and Kings Canyon. Guests on overnight tours can choose between camping itineraries and trips that utilise budget or premium accommodation.

Emu Run also offers private tours and group charters customised to meet your needs.

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Uluru – Kata Tjuta Tour – Emu Run Experience

About the Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park Tour with Emu Run Experience

With a length of over 16 hours, Emu Run Experience’s day tour from Alice Springs to Uluru/Kata Tjuta is one of the longest tours offered anywhere in the world. The tour began with a 6:00 am pickup from the Doubletree Hotel in Alice Springs. Knowing that it would take close to six hours to reach Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park, I chose to upgrade to a Big Front Seat. In addition to the cost of the tour, AUD 299 ($187), the Big Front Seat cost an additional AUD 25 and provided extra legroom. I was lucky that no one had purchased the seat next to me, so I had an entire row to myself.

Due to the extreme length of this trip, we had two guides. Gavin was our initial guide and transported us from Alice Springs to Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park. Just outside the entrance, Gavin departed for a few hours of rest, and Michael boarded the bus. Following our tours of Kata Tjuta and Uluru, Gavin rejoined us and drove us back to Alice Springs.

Gavin and Michael were great guides and extremely knowledgeable. I appreciated their continuous commentary, and stories, which not only made the bus rides go quicker but also provided much insight into how the Australian Aborigines were able to live in the harsh terrain of the Red Centre.

Included in the cost of Emu Run Experience’s Uluru/Kata Tjuta Tour were three meals, numerous snacks, and the entrance fee to the national park. The bus was comfortable and fully equipped including, as Gavin, our guide, described, “the world’s smallest toilet.” Throughout the drive, there were numerous restroom breaks, and we never were on the bus for more than two hours at a time.

Emu Run Experience suggests bringing the following items on the tour: a water bottle (they have jugs full of water under the bus), strong non-slip walking shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, a fly net, sunglasses, a camera, a USB charger (there are charging ports on the bus), and a travel pillow.

Out of all the above-mentioned items, the fly net is the absolute most important. In the pictures below, you can see why a fly net is so important. Our guide, Michael, told us that the flies were “not that bad” during our visit to Uluru. Despite being “not that bad,” it was not uncommon to have 20-30 flies on my clothing at any given time.

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Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park Tour with Emu Run - Table of Contents

Last Update:  April 30, 2023

• About the Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park Tour
• Erldunda – Breakfast
• Mount Conner Lookout
• Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park 
• Kata Tjuta – Walpu Gorge
• Aboriginal Culture Centre
• Uluru – Mutitjulu Waterhole
• Uluru – Mala Walk
• Uluru – Sunset BBQ
• Conclusions
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Erldunda - emu run's breakfast stop on their uluru/kata tjuta tour.

Two hours into our drive to Uluru, we made our first stop at Erldunda for breakfast. Hailed as “The Home of the Emu,” Erldundra is no more than a hotel, gas station, and restaurant. The town gets its name due to the Emu Farm, located next to the restaurant.

The full breakfast included: eggs, sausage, bacon, and toast, and was delicious and filling. Following breakfast, we had a few minutes to shop at the gas station market, use the restrooms, and look at the Emus.

It is important to note that Erldundra is the last place to purchase a fly net if you do not have one. Following our breakfast, we set off on another two-hour drive to the Mount Conner Lookout. It was on this portion of the trip that I decided to catch up on some sleep.

Mount Conner Lookout - A Quick Stop to Break Up the Six Hour Drive to Uluru

The drive to our next stop, the Mount Conner Lookout, was about two hours and I slept for at least half of that drive. Mount Conner is sometimes mistaken for Uluru as it is similar in appearance. While we did not get very close to Mount Conner, the lookout allowed everyone a chance to take a few pictures and stretch their legs.

One additional place of interest is the salt lake that is located just across the street from the Mount Conner Lookout. To view the salt lake, cross the street, and follow the red-sand path for about three to five minutes.

While the salt lake itself was beautiful, I found the surrounding terrain, especially the red sand, to be even more stunning. After a short walk back to the tour bus, we were back on the road with Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park as our next stop.

Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park - Our Tour of the Park with Emu Run Experience Begins

About two hours later, we arrived at the gates of Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park. Since our tour included the cost of the park entrance fee, entry was quick, as Michael took care of our tickets.

In addition to making multiple stops at Uluru and Kata Tjuta, we would also be visiting the Aboriginal Culture Centre. In 1985, ownership of Uluru (called Ayers Rock at the time) was officially transferred back to the Australian Aborigines. As a guest on their land, everyone must visit the culture centre to learn more about their culture.

Just before entering the park, we ate our lunch which consisted of a chicken salad wrap. During the 15-minute ride to the base of Kata Tjuta, I was surprised by the lack of traffic and visitors inside the park on this beautiful day.

First Stop - Kata Tjuta's Walpu Gorge

Kata Tjuta is also known as Olgas and consists of 36 domed rocks with a top height of 3,497 feet (Mt. Olga) Kata Tjuta is not only taller than Uluru but also has a much different appearance.

We would only make one stop at Kata Tjuta, which was at Walpu Gorge. Access to the gorge is via a 2.5-kilometer trail. My goal was to make it to the end of the trail and back. Knowing that we only had 45 minutes total, I set a timer on my phone for 20 minutes. When the timer went off, I knew I would have to turn around and start walking back towards the bus. I was impressed that I was able to get to the end of the trail before my timer went off.

The Walpu Gorge Trail was rocky and slightly inclined, but I did not find it overly difficult to explore. As I walked into Walpu Gorge, I was struck by the colors of the rocks. I knew this area of the Northern Territory was known as the “Red Centre,” but the reddish colors were much more magnificent than I had ever imagined.

One of my favorite pictures is directly below. There was an area that had a trail of grass that beautifully contrasted against the red rocks. This area must receive run-off when it rains as there is very little vegetation.

One of my favorite parts of Kata Tjuta was all of the holes in the walls of Walpu Gorge. Although these holes were caused by 300 million years of weathering, the Aboriginals have many different stories to explain the strange holes, cuts, and gashes in the walls of Kata Tjuta. Some of the stories involve a giant snake, a blue-tongued lizard, or a giant wallaby. Throughout our trip, our guide, Michael, told us some of the legends about these creatures. Not only was it extremely interesting, but it also helped pass the time spent driving.

Following our time at Kata Tjuta, we set off for the next stop on our tour of Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park, the Aboriginal Culture Centre.

Emu Run Uluru/Kata Tjuta Tour - Stop Two - Aboriginal Culture Centre

Our next stop was at the Aboriginal Culture Centre. Due to photos not being allowed inside the Cultural Centre, I do not have pictures to share. The only photo I took was from outside the fence.

The Aboriginal Culture Centre was constructed from locally made mud bricks. Throughout the centre, there are various exhibits that are informational and interactive. The exhibits explain the history and culture of the local Anangu people.

One of the highlights of the Cultural Centre is a chance to purchase Aboriginal Art from two different galleries. I bought a wood carving of a lizard as well as a woodblock painting.

After spending about 45 minutes at the Cultural Centre, we set off to our final two stops, which would both be walking tours of Uluru.

Stop 3 - Uluru – Mutitjulu Waterhole

Our first stop at Uluru was at the Mutitjulu Waterhole.  This area is one of the only permanent water sources near Uluru.  Our guide, Michael, joined us for this tour and took us to two different places. 

The first stop was to view some Aboriginal Rock Art.  Our second stop was at the actual waterhole itself.  In addition to the two stops, the walk offered some impressive photo opportunities of Uluru.

Below, I will go into more detail about each of the two stops.  If I remember correctly, we spent about an hour at the Mutitjulu Waterhole.  Much of that time was spent listening to Michael share his knowledge of ancient Aboriginal life in the Uluru area.

After getting off the bus, Michael led us to an area where there was a giant crack in the rock.  At the time, I thought the crack was going to be the highlight of this particular stop.  As we got closer, I noticed that there was Aboriginal Rock Art inside the cave created by the crack.

Much of the rock art was difficult to see, but it was still possible to decipher some of the images. Michael told a sad story that the guides used to wet the rocks with water to make the pictures more visible. After years of this practice, some of the art was ruined, and other parts were extremely faded. Below are some of the best pictures I was able to capture.

To paint the rocks, the Aboriginals used a mineral called ochre. During my previous day’s tour of the MacDonnell Ranges, we stopped by the Ochre Pits, where ancient Aboriginals mined the ochre. It is impossible to carbon date the paintings, but the art could be as old as 30,000 years. It has been proven that Australian Aboriginals have lived in this area for at least this long.

The second stop on our guided walk was the actual waterhole. For many years, this waterhole has provided the water necessary for the local Aboriginals. It was difficult to get a good picture of the waterhole, as the sun was shining directly through an opening in the rock. Below is the best picture I was able to take of the Mutitjulu Waterhole.

As I walked back towards the bus, I took a few pictures of some interesting rock formations. The formation pictured below on the left looked like a heart, and the one on the right had some interesting marks caused by water dripping down the rock.

Shortly after capturing these pictures, my camera notified me that my SD Card was full. I would not be able to take any additional pictures until I got back to the bus, as I would need to upload pictures to my computer or switch to my spare card.

Our final sightseeing stop of the tour would be a second guided walking tour on the other side of Uluru. It took less than 10 minutes to drive from the Mutitjulu Waterhole to our last stop.

Emu Run Uluru/Kata Tjuta Tour - Stop 4 - Uluru – Mala Walk

Our final stop at Uluru was the Mala Walk. The Mala walk begins at the Mala Car Park and ends at Kantu Gorge. The walk is named after the Mala, a group of Australian Aboriginals that settled the area around Uluru. Due to the extreme importance of this area to the Mala People, there are parts of the Mala Walk that are sacred and off-limits to photography. Due to these restrictions, I was unable to get photographs of certain areas.

The first stop on the Mala walking tour was the “woman’s cave,” where the Mala people prepared their meals. The cave is filled with art that includes many pictures of animals and tracks that the Mala people used as food. Michael spent about 10 minutes telling us the story of the Mala people and their experiences upon arriving in Uluru.

After leaving the women’s cave, we had around 45 minutes to explore the rest of the Mala Walk on our own. It was the most picturesque of all of the stops, which made it the perfect finale.

One of my favorite stories that Michael told was about a Devil Dog that was sent by the Wintalka to harm the Malas. I will try my best to recall the story as it was told. The Devil Dog legend explains the reason for the giant footprint that is indented in the rock of the woman’s cave. The footprint resembles that of a dog.

When the Mala people originally came to the area that surrounds Uluru, they saw the rock (Uluru) from a distance and thought it would be a great place to live. Before this land became their new home, the Mala wanted to have a ceremony called an Inma. An Imna officially starts once a ceremonial flag pole, called a Ngaltawata, has been raised. To prepare for the Imna, everyone had a role. The women gathered food while the men hunted.

As the preparations continued, two men from the Wintalka People approached the Mala and asked them to stop their Inma. The men wanted them to join the Wintalka in a similar celebration. The Mala explained that since their flag pole had already been erected, they were unable to stop their ceremony. The men from the Wintalka People left disappointed, returning home to explain that the Mala had rejected their invitation.

Upon returning home, the Wintalka were furious that their invite had been declined. To retaliate, a Devil Dog named Kurpany was created to destroy the Mala. According to Michael, the Devil Dog can take other forms, such as a spirit or a ghost. As the Devil Dog headed towards Uluru, a woman spotted Kurpany and warned the Mala people. The Mala ignored her warning, and Kurpany attacked and killed many of the Mala. The legend of Kurpany explains how the footprints were imprinted into the cave. The moral of this story is to always finish what you begin and to listen to and take seriously the warnings of dangers.

The remainder of the time I spent exploring on my own. Despite many of the areas being closed to photography, I was able to get some great pictures of Uluru and the nearby rocks.

The Mala Walk takes about 30 minutes to complete. When accounting for stopping to take pictures, the walk took me closer to 50 minutes. As a result, I was slightly late getting back to the bus. Thankfully, I was not the last one to arrive at the bus.

As our sightseeing was now complete, we boarded the bus and set off for a sunset barbecue picnic. The location would provide a beautiful view of Uluru, allowing us to see the changing colors as the sun began to set.

Emu Run's Uluru/Kata Tjuta - Final Stop - Sunset BBQ

The final stop of the 16-hour marathon tour was a sunset barbeque dinner. It took about ten minutes to drive to the viewing area, where we would eat while watching Uluru change colors as the sun set. As our bus arrived, Gavin was already there working on our barbeque dinner.

Dinner consisted of hot dogs and steak sandwiches, with a variety of dinner salads and finger foods. While the meal wasn’t anything particularly special, it was quite filling and appreciated after a long day of touring.

The highlight of this stop was the backdrop for our dinner, which was an open area that provided great views of Uluru as the sun began to set. As sundown approached, the tint of Uluru’s colors changed from light red to dark red to purple.

As dinner was cooking, I set up my tripod and took a time-lapse video of Uluru. While I was recording, two children came up and asked to see what I was doing. They were from the West Coast of the United States, near Seattle, Washington. Since they were so interested in the time-lapse, I gave them my business card with the URL of my website. This page was not fully created until about a month after my visit.

The time-lapse takes 75 minutes of video and speeds it up so it can be viewed in just over 30 seconds.

As the sun set, we took a few final pictures and then boarded the bus for the long ride back to Alice Springs. The ride would take close to six hours, making a stop halfway back at the location where we ate breakfast. The bus dropped me off at my hotel at 11:45 pm, and I fell asleep within minutes of getting to my hotel room.

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Conclusions - Is the Uluru/Kata Tjuta Tour with Emu Run Worth the Time and Money?

I thoroughly enjoyed Emu Run’s Day Tour of Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. The tour lasted over 16 hours, and when I returned to Alice Springs, I was exhausted. Thankfully, I would have some time to sleep in before my flight to Melbourne the following afternoon. Knowing that this is one of the longest day tours offered anywhere in Australia, Emu run does everything in their power to provide a comfortable experience. Some examples of this include: three meals, multiple snacks, coolers of water, a comfortable and climate-controlled motor coach, two tour guides, and restroom stops every two hours.

What I mention below has nothing to do with Emu Run Experience, but I feel like it needs to be said. I found people to be so disrespectful of the requests from the Anangu. The Anangu are the Australian Aboriginal Group that owns and is in charge of the land. Their request is extremely clear. It is disrespectful to climb Uluru. Despite this request, thousands of people climb Uluru every week, including some members of our tour group. I find it appalling and very disrespectful that people cannot follow their simple request. We are guests in their home and have the duty to follow the wishes of the land’s traditional owners.

My final issue was with one member of our tour who constantly wondered off the paths. The Anangu clearly states that this area is sacred to them, and many areas are off-limits to hiking. They ask that everyone who visits stays on the paths in the designated tourist areas. Despite these requests, one woman from our group felt that she was entitled to walk anywhere she wanted. I really wish I had said something to her, but I did not want to cause a scene.

Please, if you visit this beautiful place, be respectful of the wishes of the Anangu. They are the custodians and owners of Uluru, and their requests should be followed.

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Emu Run Experience - Day Tours (Alice Springs) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Uluru Sunrise Tour

• Ayers Rock accommodation pick-up & drop-off
• Professional, accredited guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Coffee and/or Tea
• Uluru park entry pass is not included in the cost of the tour which is $38 per person
• Please call to confirm pickup time prior to tour date. Kindly allow 15 mins for the bus to arrive.
• Infants must sit on laps
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• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
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• 1 Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Stop: 2 hours The 36 domes of Kata Tjuta cover an area of over 21 kms², and with Uluru, they form the major landmarks within Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park. Walkthrough the sheer walls of 2 of the largest domes that make up Walpa Gorge and experience this amazing landscape, with spectacular views as you look out from the gorge of the Outback plain. A must-see in Central Australia. Read more
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• Mel_75_S 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Long day - worth it This was an exceptional day, long but brilliant. Travel was comfortable on an air conditioned coach. I would have rated the day a 5, however our guide Dave was having a really bad day and unfortunately he let this affect this attitude toward some of the other guests, who he was very snappy with. It just made everything feel a bit awkward and was just a bit of a downer. I get it, people who are late and don’t listen, or follow instructions are super annoying, but that’s part of the job. To be fair, Dave had experienced a rough night with an attempted break in to his home. Lots of great knowledge shared by Dave though and sunset at Uluṟu really is something I’ll never forget. The included lunch was disgusting, soggy wraps which sat in direct sunlight in the esky with the lid open for 20 minutes before we got to them, however if I’m not mistaken, they are no longer including lunch from April onwards, and believe me this is a good thing. The day trip is a great option if you want to see the sights (Uluṟu, Kata Tjuta, and then back to Uluṟu for sunset BBQ) but don’t necessarily have the time or want to spend the $$$ staying for days. Read more Written 29 March 2024
• debradR918TR 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Great Experience A great day seeing and experiencing the phenomenal sites. The day was finished off with a delightful bbq dinner watching The Rock in all its glory at sunset. Yad our tour guide was very knowledgeable and a great guide. Charlie our bus driver from and back to Alice Springs was an excellent driver. Read more Written 23 March 2024
• annebI1967FU 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Excellent tour of the West McDonnell Ranges with the marvellous Jono as driver, tour guide & lunch host. Small group tour with lots of interesting information provided during the trip. Bring your water bottles (refills provided) for hydration & fly nets in case of flies. Really beautiful stops along the way. Read more Written 21 March 2024
• annebI1967FU 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Excellent tour of Katajuta & Uluru with a sunset BBQ. Had was our driver, guide & chef for the day & he was marvellous host. Lots of interesting information provided during the trip. But make sure to bring your fly nets though. Read more Written 21 March 2024
• Seaside02788786924 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour Great trip, very knowledgeable Guide Jono. We learnt a lot about Alice Springs, fauna and flora. I would do this trip again. Read more Written 21 March 2024
• TheresaLMN 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting history of Uluru /Ayres Rock I thought Yad gave us a very nice tour. It was quite hot, and he was very good at reminding us to stay hydrated! He had plenty of water for us to refill our water bottles. We so enjoyed learning about the history of the area. The sacred Uluru and the people. The tour states that there would be snacks - we had an apple about 4+hours into the tour. A granola bar after 1st hike would have been nice. Read more Written 19 March 2024
• Aleisha W 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 10/10 trip!! Thanks Dave! 10/10 would highly recommend! The scenery was amazing, and Dave was an amazing, funny, friendly, and chatty tour guide! Couldn't have asked for anything better!! Read more Written 16 March 2024
• lieso2014 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing experience An amazing day trip from Alice Springs and back. Had great weather, and tour guides Charlie and Yad were very knowledgeable, upbeat, patient, and entertaining. Have travelled a lot over the world, but this is one of those experiences you will never forget. The rock formations, colors, stories of the guides, and sundown BBQ feast were all exceeding my expectations, and totally worth the very long drive. BTW: toilets and places to buy some drinks/snacks along the way - bring enough water and a hat!! Thanks very much, Yad & Charlie!!! Read more Written 13 March 2024
• O2843RMroberth 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Destination Ayers Rock Comfortable coach for transfer Informative information from driver on the way down Top tips. On time. Meeting my family at the destination made this journey a highlight of my Australian trip Read more Written 12 March 2024
• T5031CTlaurenl 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Scenic tour or tour from hell Uluru was beautiful, with Yad providing an excellent tour of the National Park. He’s hospitality was most welcome following an awful experience with the bus driver Dave. Dave had had a horrible evening before and took his frustrations out on the other travellers even screaming at a woman who asked if she could quickly run to the shop to get a drink. Whilst I really hope Dave is ok, his angry deminor had me questioning if I was actually an extra in the horror film “wolf creek” at times. I’d recommend this trip if you can guarantee you’ll get happy Dave and not angry Dave. Read more Written 11 March 2024
• yunc389 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 100% satisfaction achieved My wife and I went on the bus in Alice Springs at 7 am. On the way to Uluru, it was boring as the scenery was the same all the way. Toilet stop was unpleasant due to loads of flies around your face. I regretted choosing the tour. But from lunch time things were getting spectacular, unforgettable and even spiritual. The tour was well organised and BBQ was an excellent experience. The driver Dave was so kind and proud. He made a special trip to our unlisted accommodation at 2 am. These guys are professionals and it is 100% worth our money. Strongly recommend it. Read more Written 29 February 2024
• donaldsO5874QI 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Must in the Outback! Fascinating day in every way! Dave, our bus driver from Alice, was the best! Knowledgeable, funny, considerate of his guests-if you can get Dave, you are in for a great day! Well planned/organized. Toilet on the bus was out of order but stops along the way helped the situation. Yad, our tour guide for The Olga’s and Uluru, knew the culture and shared interesting stories as we explored the area. He was completely respectful of the Aboriginal culture. Very hot, very buggy-head nets are a must! Meal at the end at sunset was the perfect ending of a must trip in the Outback. Read more Written 28 February 2024
• Camper293225 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles 7 hour day tour at Uluru Our guide was great. However, the extreme heat (which we anticipated) combined with the numerous flies everywhere and a tour bus with little air conditioning made for a long, somewhat miserable day. Loved the scenic hikes and stories of Uluru's history and barbecue dinner was good but afternoon in sun was tough. Best time to visit Uluru rock is for sunrise and sunset tours. Read more Written 28 February 2024
• Ann-Kristin54 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles West MacDonnell An amazing trip, with our guide Jono (how to spell it?). We were only a group of seven, wery handy. Lot’s of good information an a relaxed trip. Read more Written 27 February 2024
• Venture317644 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Uluru and Olgas day trip from Alice Springs. Excellent trip in a comfortable bus with great driver and tour guide. Tour was culturally appropriate. Food and drink during bus trip was great and the sunset BBQ and drinks was fantastic. Read more Written 21 February 2024

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• Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

Historical Alice Tour

Historical Alice Tour Days of Operation: April to October - 7 days a week November to March - Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satrudays

• Duration: 270 Minutes (approx.)

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12 Power St

Alice Springs Northern Territory 0870

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Found them on the web and called to book a tour. They were very helpful on the phone in deciding the best tour to do given the time I had. I ended up doing the 3 day tour of the Olgas, Kings Canyon and Uluru. The guide, David, was informative with points of interest during the drive to Uluru. Our group only had 9 people so that was a nice size. He cooked all the meals and kept us abreast with when our stops were and when we would be eating. The itinerary is well thought out so you'd know what the plan was. Sleeping under the stars was amazing! Take bug spray for the biting gnats in the sand if you opt to sleep on the ground in a swag like I did. The flies are incredibly bad during the day but literally disappear at sundown. You'll need a fly net for your head for sure during the day! And bring a flashlight for trips to the bathroom or to find the Dingos lurking in the darkness. The 3day trip was truly fantastic and I never once felt unsafe. I'd highly recommend this company and if you get David as your guide, even better!

Alice Springs was freaking me out with their fly infestation. Luckily, Emu Run made my day a little bit better. I requested dairy-free meals and was not disappointed. I did the one-day tour to the Red Center and Mark and Tic were our tour guides. They were pretty awesome. - Fly nets for your head are available at Mount Ebenezer Roadhouse for $10. - Mobile network disappears once you turn onto Lasseter Highway. - We made rain gear out of rubbish bin bags. - I really like the food and snacks provided. - I should have visited during the dry season. - Watermelons are yummy. - They tolerated my fly-swatting behavior. - Delicious barbeque selection.

I do a bunch of traveling for work and when I want to get away from work but don't get a lot of time to do reviews but had to take the time out to write this one because it was just a great tour. It's not for everyone but for the price and what we did it was awesome. First shout out and thank you to Gav and Trev the two guides. I met Gav the day before at the airport as the shuttle driver. He set me up with a return shuttle to and from motel to the airport which was great. Then the next morning he picked me up at the hotel as the guide for this tour. He kept things entertaining with jokes and information and just enough time to let your sleep for the long day. All day there was food provided. He had juice boxes when he picked us up, followed by a proper cooked hot breakfast ( Eggs, bacon, hash, beans, etc). There was a station stop to get anything you needed ( buy the fly net YOU NEED THE FLY NET I PROMISE YOU, best $4.50AUD spent in life). There are pit stops for bathroom breaks and places to take photos and candy all provided. At some point we were provided a lunch and there is always water to be had. It is recommended that you stay hydrated. There are several hikes some guided and some not guided and you are provided a 3 day pass to the national park all included. Again there are constant snacks and water and FLIES ( not their fault, its just how it is.) You stop at a cultural center and of house a Uluru. We had some bonus time to stop at a few other vistas as well. When we got to the park Trev took over the who two man buddy comedy and he was great as well. At some point out bus broke down and Gav needed to come with his magic hands but like true professionals they had a backup bus and we were up and going in no time. This is just a testament to how well this was run. End of the day there was a sunset BBQ with steak sausage, juices, water wine champagne everything you need all included. The AC one the big bus worked overtime but it worked considering I think they said it was 46C outside at some point maybe which the bus gave up at one point. After a full long day Gav dropped us back at the hotel no incident at all. Perfect nice day and tour even when things didn't go as planned. The only thing for those who might care is you will not have an opportunity to climb Uluru but that is frowned upon generally anyway and not something for a day tour I would think. If you want to see Uluru this is the best way to do it in my opinion. No regrets at all. Thank you guys.

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Everything that had been said but to offer something new: for the price paid the food was passable to horrid. The dishes we very grubby and the cooking areas had layers of grime on oil. Helpers were not asked to wash hands but there was usually no soap anyway. I have camped a lot in my life and worked at summer camps so I have a reasonable tolerance for this. Alex was great and made the trip worthwhile.

Took the day tour out to the west MacDonnell ranges and gorges with Emu Run. Excellent trip, well organised, knowledgable tour guide. What I liked most about it (besides the scenery) was that the stops were well spaced out and never did you feel that you stayed too long or too short at one particular place. Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea is supplied and provided you don't have your expectations set Michelin star then you should be ok. Highlight for me was seeing the rock wallabies bouncing amongst the rock fall they call home, very difficult to photograph but a joy to watch

Long day tours to Uluru- fun but tiring. Emu Run tours has a variety of tour but I was short on time and choose the (long) day tour to Uluru. The bus picked me up at 6am and proceeded to gather up lots of other folks from other hotels. By 6:30 we were on the road to Uluru- more than 200 miles away. After several hours we stopped at Erilunda for a potty break and some snacks. Then we headed West toward Yulara and the National Park. Our first sightseeing destination was Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) where we went on a 45 minute unguided walk between two of the rocks. The sights were beautiful but the bush flys were an annoyance. After Kata Tjuta, we journeyed to the cultural center before heading to Uluru for sightseeing. The two guides/ drivers discouraged us from climbing the rock due to the cultural significance and no one chose to try the difficult and hot climb. Instead, we had a guided tour along the base of Uluru followed by a second walk to visit a water hole. We finished the day with a sausage dinner with sparking wine at the sunset viewing area and many wonderful photos were taken. The two guide/drivers (Coleman and Ty) took turns guiding and driving and were a lot of fun but also were very informative. The long ride back to Alice Springs was a pain but we all got back be Midnight. If you take this tour I recommend you bring a book to keep you occupied during the tedious parts of the journey. All in all, a very efficient way to see Uluru & Kata Tjuta if you are pressed for time. Now I just need to figure out how to get back for a longer visit.

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