Honeymoon In Uluru, Australia - A Guide For Newlyweds

Is Uluru a great honeymoon destination?

There’s no better way to really experience Australia than paying a visit to Uluru, immersing yourself in a unique cultural experience and lapping up all the physical and mental benefits on offer. 

Uluru is the ideal destination to set your marriage up for success, as you undertake this incredible journey of a lifetime together. Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the vast remoteness of the area, surrounded by red desert sands, unique wildlife and plenty of nature waiting to connect.

You will also learn so much on this bucket-list honeymoon, sharing in Indigenous art, music and traditions, while taking part in guided walks and discovering Anangu history. Step away from day-to-day life and engage in something new, together, and truely take in this incredible wonder. It’s easy to see how you could lose yourselves on a honeymoon at Uluru.

When’s the best time to visit?

Located in the vast, red desert, it’s no secret that Uluru is a hot destination to set your sights on. The best time of year to plan your visit is from May to September. The average day temperature sits around 20°C to 30°C, which is nice and cool by the area’s normal standards.

This allows you more freedom to get out and about and explore this sacred area, without feeling inhibited by the heat. Avoid from December to February, where the temperatures can soar to unbearable limits. The highest recorded temperature was 45.5°C - no thanks! 

Top attractions to visit

Uluru is the ideal location to set your sights on the outdoors and truly connect with nature and culture. There’s plenty to see and do in the area, most of it involving a good pair of walking shoes to get you around the desert space. Here’s some of our top picks for filling your days with memories.

Uluru

No trip to Uluru is complete without wandering around the magnificent landmark and getting up close. There are six walks you can choose from, weaving your way through these ancient landscapes so you can explore in all its depth, from the soaring domes to the incredible rock art paintings.

There’s the Ulurua base walk, Mala walk, Walpa Gorge walk, North-east face walk, Valley of the Winds walks, Kuniya walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole, Lungkata walk and Liru walk. The Mala walk is one of the shortest at 2km return, telling the story of the Mala people. The base walk covers a 10.6km loop, sharing all its beauty.

As you wander around and soak it up, be sure to enjoy the soothing sounds offered by the desert and to really allow your mind to lose itself in the ancient nature surrounding you. It’s an experience like no other.

Red Ochre Spa

There’s nothing better than indulging in a little rest and relaxation on your honeymoon, and Red Ochre Spa is the perfect place to settle back. Each treatment is designed to reawaken your senses, while putting you in a state of utter relaxation.

Enjoy a Signature Journey and Body Ritual that uses unique massage sequences to address your specific skin and body conditions, all in an oasis of tranquility.

The facilities are world-class, and it’s the best way to unwind after a few days spent hiking around the desert. Book a couple’s massage and experience a little time together, soaking up and peace and calm surrounding you. 

Field of Light

Started in 2016, Field of Light is an installation by Bruce Munro that sits at the base of Uluru. It has now become a bucket-list must-see on your trip to Uluru. There are plenty of different ways you can experience it during your trip. Watch as the gentle colours light up the desert, as far as you can see.

Take a self-guided walk with a Field of Light Pass, where you are transported to the installation and left to explore at your own pace. If you’re looking for something a little bit extra, indulge with a Field of Light Dinner, offering up an exclusive outback dining experience, with a three-course bush-tucker menu, along with a star talk as the sun goes down. After your meal, you can take off and explore the lights.

For the ultimate experience, you can head up over the lights and enjoy a bird’s eye view from a helicopter. Quite a sight to behold.

Mutitjulu Waterhole

Find time in your busy schedule to make the short walk from Kuniya carpark to Mutitjulu Waterhole. It’s one of the few permanent sources of water you will find around Uluru, and you might even be lucky enough to spot a wallaby or two amongst the tall grass surrounding the area.

As you might expect, this is a busy space for tourists to gather and visit. If you’re in search of a little peace and quiet, it pays to come for sunrise or sunset where the crowds lessen and you can sit back with your eyes closed and really experience nature at its finest. 

The Waterhole is also home to a tight knit Indigenous Australian community of 300 people, who play an active role in Uluru-Kata National Park.

Uluru Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre

During your visit, it pays to head to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre where you can learn even more about the history of the area, while gaining an invaluable insight into local Angngu people who have been living on the land for the past 22,000 years.

The centre itself is made from mud bricks and was a local collaboration between Anangu, park staff and architects. 

You will also find displays, Aboriginal art galleries and plenty of community-owned shops. Head to the Ininti Cafe for some delicious coffee, or to pick up a souvenir.

Day Trips

If you have a longer trip planned to Uluru, then a day trip or two might be just what you need to break up your visit. From interactive classes that immerse you in Aboriginal culture, to outback tours you won’t forget anytime soon, here’s our top choices.

Camel Tours

If you’re looking to do something a little bit different, then hop on a camel and enjoy the outback from a new vantage point. Tours are around one hour on average, taking you through Uluru desert over the stunning red sand.

You can choose from a sunrise or sunset tour to experience the beauty of Uluru at a different time of day. There are so many different tours to choose from, it’s about finding the one that best works for you and sitting back to enjoy the experience.

Dot Painting Workshop

There’s no better way to gain an insight into Aboriginal culture and art than with a Dot Painting Workshop. Head straight to Maruku, which is a not-for-profit art and craft company made up of about 900 artists from the remote communities across Central and Western deserts. 

You can join them for a dot painting workshop and produce your very own art to bring back with you as a memento of your amazing honeymoon. During the course of the workshop, you will be given insight into Anangu culture, laws and stories, while also learning the different symbols to help you recreate your own life story in painted form.

Domes of Kata Tjuta

The 36 domes of Kata Tjuta cover more than 20 square kilometres, making them a great day trip out if you’re looking to break up your honeymoon. In fact, Kata Tjuta is actually a Pitjantjatjara term that means ‘many heads’, which is essentially what all these domes look like, having evolved over millions of years.

These domes are sacred to the Aboriginal people, connected to their spiritual life. You can join a tour on your day trip to really immerse yourself in the culture and discover some of their Dreamtime stories. These tours can take anywhere from three hours to a full day, depending how much you want to explore and learn in the process. 

How long do you need to spend in Uluru on Honeymoon?

Three days is plenty of time to immerse yourself in Indigenous history and explore this incredible landscape. You can spend your time venturing around Uluru and soaking up the serenity of the area, then taking in the beauty of Kata Tjuta and its incredible panoramic views. With a half-day trip you have the opportunity to really immerse yourself in the culture and stories of the area and get the most out of your trip.

Saving for your Honeymoon trip

You should plan to spend about $300 as a couple per day during your trip to Uluru, which includes meals and accommodation along with costs for day trips and admission prices. For a simple, three-day stay you can expect to budget about $900 that will leave you with plenty of lasting memories of this magical place.

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