Where to stay at Uluru at a glance
The Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara is the base for the area. It lies outside the park, so do not look for a hotel inside the national park. The drive to the entry station takes about 10 minutes, and Uluru is about 20 minutes from the resort.
The resort offers camping with and without power, air-conditioned cabins, lodge and budget rooms, hotels and apartments. This is an independent guide, not the resort or the park authority. Room rates change by date, so we give none here.
Types of stay compared
Categories described by the resort. Prices vary by date, so check them when you book.
| Type | What it offers | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Camping | Sites with or without power | Ayers Rock Campground. Child fee AUD 12 for ages 3 to 15 |
| Cabins | Air-conditioned huts, including cabins with 2 bedrooms | Pool, barbecue and cooking areas and washing facilities on site |
| Lodge and budget rooms | Simple rooms in the resort | Rates change by date |
| Hotels and apartments | Hotel rooms and self-catering apartments | Inside the resort, served by the free shuttle |
| Luxury tented camp | Longitude 131°, with guided outings | Check minimum nights and rates directly |
Tours that include pick-up in Yulara
Sunrise and sunset trips, Kata Tjuta and Field of Light, with live prices and availability.
Camping and cabins
The most affordable way to stay near the rock.
Ayers Rock Campground
The campground offers powered and unpowered sites and cabins with 2 bedrooms. It has a pool, barbecue and cooking areas and washing facilities. It sits in Yulara, outside the national park.
Child fee
For travel from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 the booking terms list AUD 12 per child aged 3 to 15 for campsites. Children up to 2 years are free, and from age 16 the adult rate applies. A site holds up to 6 people. This is the child fee, not the price of the site.
Dogs
Pet dogs are not allowed in the park. The campground in Yulara has its own dog rules, so ask before you bring one. Assistance dogs with documents are allowed in the park.
Hotels, apartments and luxury
What to expect, without made-up star ratings.
Resort hotels and apartments
The hotels, apartments and lodge rooms are all in Yulara. The free resort shuttle runs about every 20 minutes between 10:30 and 00:30 and serves the hotels, the campground and the Town Square. It does not go into the park.
Longitude 131°
A luxury tented camp with guided outings, listed by the park authority among the hotels and lodges. It is a separate offer from the resort hotels, so check what is included and the minimum stay with the operator.
Parking and airport transfer
The resort lists free guest parking and a free airport transfer of about 10 to 15 minutes for its guests. Do not assume this applies to other places to stay.
Staying inside the park
The normal answer is no.
Camping in the national park is not allowed, and the park's own information says there is nowhere to stay inside it. One exception exists: the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk, announced in April 2026. It is a 5-day, 54 km guided walk with 4 nights in special eco-camps and a lodge in the park, running from May to September. The overnight stays belong to that walk only. You cannot book the camps on their own.
For everyone else, Yulara is the place to sleep. Early starts are easy from there: Uluru is about 20 minutes away, and Kata Tjuta about 45 minutes. See Yulara for services and getting there for transport.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where to go next.
Where to stay at Uluru: frequently asked questions
Can I stay inside the national park?
Normally no. Camping in the park is not allowed. The only overnight stays are on the multi-day Signature Walk, which you book as part of the walk.
Where do most visitors stay?
In Yulara, where the Ayers Rock Resort stands. It is outside the park, about 10 minutes by car from the entry station.
Is there a campground near Uluru?
Yes. Ayers Rock Campground in Yulara offers sites with and without power and cabins with 2 bedrooms.
How much do children pay at the campground?
AUD 12 per child aged 3 to 15 for travel from April 2026 to March 2027. Children up to 2 years are free, and from 16 the adult rate applies.
Is there a luxury option?
Longitude 131° is a luxury tented camp with guided outings. Check rates and minimum stay with the operator.
Does the free shuttle reach the hotels?
Yes, it serves the hotels, the campground and the Town Square inside the resort. It does not go to Uluru or Kata Tjuta.