Scenic Flight: Desert Explorer

Highlights

After hotel pickup, head to Ayers Rock airport to meet your pilot for your 2-hour tour. Start with a spin over the northern and western faces of both Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), then take in an ancient coral reef on the way to Lake Amadeus. Descend for a low level pass over Lake Amadeus to see the patterns on the surface of the lake and the colors on the waters of the 112-mile (180-kilometer) lake. Next head to Kings Canyon gain an appreciation of the vastness of the Australian outback. Your pilot points out features as you approach the George Gill Range and the opening to Kings Canyon, the Lost City, and the Garden of Eden waterhole inside the canyon. Learn from your pilot's informative commentary before returning you to the airport for transfer back to your hotel.

Summary

After hotel pickup, head to Ayers Rock airport to meet your pilot for your 2-hour tour. Start with a spin over the northern and western faces of both Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), then take in an ancient coral reef on the way to Lake Amadeus. Descend for a low level pass over Lake Amadeus to see the patterns on the surface of the lake and the colors on the waters of the 112-mile (180-kilometer) lake. Next head to Kings Canyon gain an appreciation of the vastness of the Australian outback. Your pilot points out features as you approach the George Gill Range and the opening to Kings Canyon, the Lost City, and the Garden of Eden waterhole inside the canyon. Learn from your pilot's informative commentary before returning you to the airport for transfer back to your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

2hr Scenic Flight: Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Lake Amadeus & Kings Canyon With amazing sheer cliff walls and surrounding valleys, Kings Canyon is an awe-inspiring landmark best appreciated from the air. You will also enjoy views of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Lake Amadeus. Enjoy guaranteed window seating on your flight.

What’s included?

Fixed-wing aircraft flight
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Tours will be restricted to travellers of the same group.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Ayers Rock Scenic Flights

About operator:

Experience Uluru and its surroundings by Air! Short on time but want to see it all? Not a problem. We offer short flights around Uluru to full day tours, tracking across all the iconic attractions and even stopping for the day out at Kings Canyon where you can meet the animals or do one of the walks out at Kings Canyon.