Uluru Base Circuit

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	From the Uluru Road (-25.3432757,131.0211224)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Stuart Highway, Ghan. Turn on to Lasseter Highway then drive for 260.6 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Uluru Road and drive for another 2.9 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Mala Car Park on Uluru Road, head towards the white informational signposts along the dirt path. Pass by the said signposts to your right and head along the sealed trail as you keep the rock formation to your right to continue along Uluru Base Circuit(clockwise). This is the recommended direction of travel.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Uluru Road Start (a footpath). Find the water tap at the start. Find the Base of Uluru Climb at the start. At the intersection of Mala Walk & Lungkata Walk veer left, to head along Mala Walk (a walking track). After another 25 m (from the Mala Walk) continue straight, to head along Mala Walk.
	After another 95 m (from the Mala Walk) continue straight, to head along Mala Walk. After another 60 m pass the "Itjaritjatiku Yuu" (9 m on your right). After another 15 m (from the Mala Walk) turn right, to head along Mala Walk. After another 85 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long) After another 55 m pass the "Kulpi Nyiinkaku" (20 m on your right). From the Mala Walk continue straight, to head along Mala Walk. After another 30 m pass the "Kulpi Watiku" (8 m on your right).
	After another 20 m (from the Mala Walk) turn right, to head along Mala Walk. After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the Kantju Gorge, passing by two caves along the way. May add around 20 minutes to your hike. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 140 m (at the intersection of Base Walk & Mala Walk) veer left, to head along Base Walk.
	After another 135 m (from the Base Walk) turn right, to head along Base Walk.
	After another 520 m (from the Base Walk) veer right, to head along Base Walk.
	After another 125 m (from the Base Walk) continue straight, to head along Base Walk. After another 2.2 km pass the "Northern Uluru Base Walk" (on your left). After another 10 m pass the shelter (on your left). After another 1.1 km (from the Base Walk) continue straight, to head along Base Walk. After another 7 m (from the Base Walk) continue straight, to head along Base Walk. After another 370 m (from the Base Walk) continue straight, to head along Base Walk. After another 145 m (from the Base Walk) continue straight, to head along Base Walk. After another 95 m pass the shelter. Then pass the water tap (6 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Base Walk South & Base Walk turn right, to head along Base Walk South. Then pass the "Kuniya Piti" (on your left). After another 590 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest. After another 740 m (from the Base Walk South) continue straight, to head along Base Walk South. After another 135 m pass a seat (5 m on your left)., has a backrest. After another 8 m pass the shelter (5 m on your left). After another 5 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 700 m pass the shelter (10 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Mutitjulu Waterhole (Kapi Mutitjulu). To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 7 m (at the intersection of Lungkata Walk & Base Walk South) turn left, to head along Lungkata Walk.
	After another 9 m (from the Lungkata Walk) turn right, to head along Lungkata Walk. After another 8 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
	After another 10 m (from the Lungkata Walk) turn left, to head along Lungkata Walk.
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Lungkata Walk & Kuniya Walk) turn right, to head along Lungkata Walk. After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 430 m head through the bollard.
	From the Lungkata Walk veer right, to head along Lungkata Walk. After another 150 m head through the bollard. After another 540 m (from the Lungkata Walk) continue straight, to head along Lungkata Walk. After another 990 m (at the intersection of Lungkata Walk & Punu Walk) turn right, to head along Lungkata Walk.
	Continue another 45 m to find from the Uluru Road at the end.

This little side trip takes you to the Mutitjulu Waterhole (Kapi Mutitjulu).

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Kuniya Walk & Lungkata Walk Start heading along Kuniya Walk (a walking track).
	After 60 m pass the "Kulpi Mutitjulu" (35 m on your left). From the Kuniya Walk turn right, to head along Kuniya Walk. After another 85 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 80 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) About 25 m past the end is "Mutitjulu Waterhole (Kapi Mutitjulu).". Mutitjulu Waterhole (Kapi Mutitjulu). This lush and shady waterhole is permanent and home to many animals such as wallabies. The Dalai Lama and the British Royals are amongst the well-known people that visitied this little place of peace. Experience it yourself as you listen to the birdsong and water.
	Continue another 0 m to find Kapi Mutitjulu (Mutitjulu Waterhole) at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 225 m to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you to the Kantju Gorge, passing by two caves along the way. May add around 20 minutes to your hike.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Mala Walk & Base Walk Start heading along Mala Walk (a walking track). Find the Kulpi Minymaku at the start. After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long) Then pass the "Tjilpi Pampa Kulpi" (10 m on your right). After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long) After another 160 m cross the bridge (about 55 m long)
	Continue another -0 m to find from the Mala Walk at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 460 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Uluru Base Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	9.6 km
Time	3 h to 4 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There are 4 on route, on average they are 1.9 km apart with the largest gap of 3.6 km.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.2 km apart with the largest gap of 5.8 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	3.6 km	[shelter]
Shelter	5.2 km	[shelter]
Seat	5.8 km	[seat]
Seat	6.7 km	[seat]
Shelter	6.7 km	[shelter]
Shelter	7.4 km	[shelter]

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Weather Forecast
- Burnie Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 9 September
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Tuesday 10 September
  
  9°C → 15°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers in the west, medium chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h turning northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 15.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:50am to 1:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 11 September
  
  10°C → 14°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 14.
  
  Thursday 12 September
  
  5°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the west, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending westerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 15.
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  7°C → 14°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers in the west, medium chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 15.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  5°C → 13°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  2°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  5°C → 15°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- NT Parks alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check the NT parks alerts pages for anything that may impact on your plans.
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