14 May - AAT Kings seems to be the specialist tour operator around the Red Center area. After looking through Klook, we decided to book 2 tours from them - The Field of Lights Sunrise tour and the Uluru Sunset tour, all departing from Ayers Rock Resort. Staying at Desert Garden Hotel has its advantages: it is usually the first pickup and drop off points along the route. You get to choose the best seats on the bus.
Woke up early in the morning at 4.30am to get ready for the 5.30am sunrise tour, which did not disappoint. Looking at the lights against the break of dawn - simply breath taking. Never have I seen such a beautiful sunrise such as this.
Field of Lights @ break of dawn
Field of Lights @ break of dawn
Spectacular Sunrise
Uluru in the background
At the same time enjoying the sunrise view, we are treated to tea, coffee and hot chocolate at the sunrise viewing area. Tip: Just go for the hot chocolate. It is one of the best I have ever tasted. Shortly after the sun has risen, we are transported back to Ayers Rock Resort and this marks the end of the Sunrise tour.
As we are still feeling energetic after the hotel buffet breakfast, we decided to take some time to explore what the resort has to offer.
Passing by a swimming pool and a lawn with human size game set
Cultural Center
We did not stay out too long in the sun for a very good reason. As temperature rises, the hoard of desert flies come buzzing around you. I am not kidding, I mean hoard of flies.... Tip: Do get a fly net to shield your head if you cannot stand flies coming up your nose or their buzzing sound around your ears. We came during the late autumn and it is already bad. Summer is much much worse (I cannot imagine the horror). We went back to our room for a short nap before joining the Uluru Sunset tour at 2.30pm.
Uluru in the afternoon sun
Entering Uluru
Our guide talking about the history and myths of Uluru
Ancient carving by the indigenous tribes
Waterhole where the water is still flowing. Stay absolutely still and you can hear the trickling sound of water.
Last look at Uluru
Sunset at Uluru
A toast for showing us such a beautiful sunset sight
Admiring the stars without the light pollution
Admiring the stars without the light pollution
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