Camel rides at Uluru in 2026
Camel rides near Uluru start from a camel farm at Yulara. One local operator, Uluru Camel Tours, offers two rides: Camel to Sunrise and Camel to Sunset. Each ride takes about 1 hour. Both are listed from AUD 175 in 2026. Check the current price, what it covers and availability with the operator before you plan around it.
The farm lies in the resort area, outside the national park. A camel ride is a slow way to see the desert and a change from a bus or a walk.
Sunrise ride or sunset ride
The two rides use the same camels and the same length. The light and the finish differ.
| Camel to Sunrise | Camel to Sunset | |
|---|---|---|
| Ride | About 1 hour | About 1 hour |
| After the ride | A light breakfast | Drinks and bushfood with damper on the farm |
| Price listed in 2026 | From AUD 175 | From AUD 175 |
| Minimum age | 5 years | 5 years |
Summer mornings and evenings are the pleasant times to be outside, because daytime highs often pass 35 °C from October to March. Winter nights can be very cold, so bring warm layers for a sunrise ride between May and September.
Sunrise and sunset tours near Uluru
Bus tours, guided base walks and sunset trips at Uluru with live prices and availability, for days when you want to combine a camel ride with another way to see the rock.
Who can ride, and what to tell the operator
- Age: the rides are not suitable for children under 5.
- Weight: if you weigh more than 100 kg, tell the operator when you book. There is no single fixed weight limit to rely on, so ask when you book.
- Children's rates and solo rides: do not assume a child discount or a ride of your own. Ask before you pay.
- Park pass: check what your booking includes, and see the park pass page if you also plan to enter the national park the same day.
Wear a hat, sun protection and closed shoes. Bring water. Riders move slowly and may sit for an hour, so dress for the temperature at that time of day.
Taking photos from a camel ride
The north-east side of Uluru, between Kantju Gorge and Kuniya Piti, is a culturally sensitive area. It can be seen from the camel farm. Please keep to distant views of the whole rock and do not zoom in on details of the rock face. The Anangu ask visitors to respect this, and the same applies when you take photos from the saddle.
Ask permission before you photograph other people, including other guests and staff. Drones are not allowed in the park without official approval. Read more about the rules on the Anangu culture page.
Other ways to see the rock
If a camel ride does not fit your plans, you have other options. A bus tour handles sunrise or sunset and the transfers. A helicopter operator at the Town Square helipad flies over the park and states that it does not fly directly over Uluru. A guided walk covers the foot of the rock. The tours page compares these. The sunrise and sunset page lists the viewing areas if you go on your own.
The farm is in Yulara. For shops, services and getting around the resort area, see the Yulara page.
Uluru camel tours: frequently asked questions
How long is a camel ride at Uluru?
About 1 hour. The sunrise ride is followed by a light breakfast, and the sunset ride by drinks and bushfood with damper on the farm.
How much does a camel tour cost?
Both the sunrise and the sunset ride are listed from AUD 175 in 2026. The final price depends on the date and the options you choose, so confirm it when you book.
Can children ride a camel?
Children under 5 are not suitable for the ride. For older children, ask the operator about their rules and prices before you book.
Is there a weight limit?
Tell the operator at booking if you weigh more than 100 kg. Do not assume a fixed limit.
Is a camel ride inside the national park?
The camel farm is at Yulara, outside the park. The rock is visible from there. Check what your booking includes if you also plan to enter the park.
Is this site the camel tour operator?
No. This is an independent guide. It does not take bookings and is not connected to any operator.