Yulara , internationally mostly referred to as Ayers Rock Resort , is a tourist settlement in the Northern Territory in Australia with about 1,100 inhabitants. It was established in 1984 as the backbone of the tourist supply for access to the Uluṟu (20 km) and Kata Tjuṯa (50 km) world heritage sites and has an airport .
After 20 years, the supply station, which was originally only tailored to individual visitors, has grown to include five hotel complexes in different categories, a campsite, shops and restaurants, which accept package tour groups from many countries, especially European ones, all year round. A visitor center with advice and freely accessible internet terminals provides information about tours that are individually possible and can only be booked within the framework of an organization. a. with Aboriginal rangers to the land of the Anangu .
The population consists largely of tourist seasonal workers; only a few residents live here permanently. At the request of the local Anangu community, no alcohol is sold to members of the Aborigines of the Anangu tribe .
Although the city can now be reached by plane from Alice Springs , Sydney , Melbourne , Cairns and Perth in just a few hours and in some cases with direct connections, individual travelers and package tour companies often still choose the four-star route, which has now become comfortable on the paved road by car and coach. up to five-hour overland drive through the outback of the Red Center , starting from Alice Springs, 400 km away.
For the journey from Port Augusta via the Stuart Highway , which is also possible in a regular car without all-wheel drive , travelers have to bring several days with them.