Mala Walk
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The mala walk follows the north-west side of Uluru. There are many fine examples of Anangu rock art along this walk, and you can experience the sheer vertical walls and profound peacefulness of Kantju Gorge. 2 km return | 1.5 hrs | wheelchair access
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Nikolett N
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Apr 2023 • Couples
It was a free guided tour, started at 8:00 am.
The size of our group was ideal to this walk.
Our guide was a really nice indigenous man, who shared all his knowledge with us. We could ask questions and got the answers about his culture. The tour ended around 10:00 am. We were surprised that a tour like this is available for free.
We highly recommend this tour.
The size of our group was ideal to this walk.
Our guide was a really nice indigenous man, who shared all his knowledge with us. We could ask questions and got the answers about his culture. The tour ended around 10:00 am. We were surprised that a tour like this is available for free.
We highly recommend this tour.
Written 27 April 2023
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Judy W
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Aug 2022
make sure you set aside enough to walk around the rock. When we got there we did not allow enough time to walk around
Written 7 September 2022
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Aussie_2012
Melbourne, Australia921 contributions
Jul 2022
Meet at 10am at the Mala car park for a ranger led tour along a kilometre section of the rock. The ranger stops at about 5 locations along the way explaining both cultural and geological aspects of various sites. It is both really super informative and breathtaking as well as you are right under the face of the rock admiring its beauty and the surrounds.
Written 11 July 2022
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122jillyk
Brisbane, Australia93 contributions
Jun 2022
This walk takes in all the other walks so its the best one to start with. We parked at the Mala car park and spent a few hours meandering around.
Written 29 June 2022
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Lyndall S
Lismore, Australia169 contributions
Jun 2022
We really enjoyed this, especially with an indigenous guide. He told stories and gave history that was not a double up of what was already on the signs.
Written 12 June 2022
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,929 contributions
May 2022
The Mala Walk is 2 km return and along the north face of the rock of of the two major walks (the other is Kuniya) this is the less interesting and pretty one of the two, although probably the most walked. It has the backdrop of the rock that is up there with the best but the walk is fairly bland.
Written 5 June 2022
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apim
Canberra, Australia361 contributions
Jun 2021
Mala and Kuniya are the most popular walks, and they are quite easy. Pram friendly very much, you walk on red dust but pretty smooth road. Make sure you have protection from flies, and that's much - this is not as such a hike that you need gear!
Written 14 May 2022
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Mon55
Brisbane, Australia1,244 contributions
May 2021
Expect lots of people on this walk, it is the most popular walk at Uluru. Take plenty of water, sunscreen and fly net for the swarming bush pests. The walk is about 2km and well marked and wheelchair accessible. Plenty of rock art and caves to see on the walk.
Written 26 October 2021
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Kate N
Canberra, Australia59 contributions
Jun 2021
Highly recommended. A great introduction to Uluru. Led by an enthusiastic, friendly, entertaining and knowledge guide. Provides more information than if you just did this walk by yourself. And free - what more could you ask???
Written 5 July 2021
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JElliot32
New South Wales, Australia3,811 contributions
Jun 2021
We arrived at the Mala carpark at the Rock just before 10, coincidentally as a ranger was preparing to run a free guided tour of the Mala Walk. We joined the group of about 50-60, and were really glad we did. The Mala is an easy walk, only about a km in length and because there are so many important Aboriginal cultural sites along the route we stopped often, where the ranger explained their significance. He was not indigenous but had a very comprehensive knowledge of local Aboriginal customs and lore (though, like he said, what he knew was just the tip of the iceberg). Even though this is a short walk distance wise, the tour took us nearly 2 hours to complete. The walk finishes at the Kantju Gorge and waterhole, a truly awesome spot.
Written 4 July 2021
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Verghese G
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If I take a Mala car park walk at 8 am in April with a ranger, do I have to wait for a long time to get the hop on hop off bus?
Verghese George
Hello. We are visiting in December. Is it possible to do the ranger guided Mala walk in the morning and then do the whole base walk once the tour is over?
Thanks!
ParksAustralia
Canberra, Australia47 contributions
Thanks for your question! The guided Mala walk is 2km and starts at 8:00am in December to avoid the heat. The base walk is 10km, however you can just do portions of the walk if you do not have as much time. We do not recommend walking in Uluru during the hot seasons after 11:00am - do ensure that you are equipped with a hat, plenty of water, sunscreen, and clothing to cover as much of your skin as possible.
IsraelPaul
israel55 contributions
We plan visit to Uluru in February , will arrive by flight from SYD around lunch time and depart after almost 48 hours, what would be the best plan to use our time.
We would like to see the Sun Rise and Sun Set , walk the Mala Walk .
Would it be better to rent a car or use the guided tours?
Where is the best place to stay so we are close to all activities.
Glenda2111
Melbourne, Australia114 contributions
Hi, we hired a car that way we weren’t restricted, apart from the cost of the rental you have to buy a park pass which is $25.00 each & is good for 3 days. We drove out to Uluru for the free ranger guided tour starts at 08:00 at Mala Walk car park but best check times. We also drive ourselves out to Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s) for the sunrise. There are lots of tours you can do out there & book at the Visitors centre in town if you don’t want to hire a car. We stayed at the Outback Pioneer Hotel was nice enough about 3 star (in between Sails which is 5 star & the camp ground) it has a pool & a couple of places to eat the room was clean so all good. The resort/compound which all the accomodation places are located in including the town centre has a free bus that regularly goes around if you don’t have a car.
Can recommend doing the Field of Light tour dawn or dusk we ended up on the dawn one as the evening one kept getting cancelled because of storms.
Have a great trip would go back anyway.
msb_10
Cincinnati, OH5 contributions
We will be there next May. At that time of year,does the walk start at 8 or 10 a.m.?
Also, one review said 85 people om a walk. Can that happen?
Kezwana
Kurrajong, Australia132 contributions
When we went, there were a lot of people on the walk but they split it into two groups with a ranger guiding each group. They managed the groups very well and everyone could hear easily.
kristine f
Raleigh, NC72 contributions
Will this walk be too much for a 10 and 5 year old?
Sharon P
Hahndorf, Australia154 contributions
No it will not be too much for a 10 and 5 year old. The rangers involve the children so I am sure they will enjoy it.
megdunne
Melbourne, Australia168 contributions
Do I need to book this walk before I arrive?
ParksAustralia
Canberra, Australia47 contributions
Hi Meg. We're pleased you will join us on the Mala Walk. No, there's no need to book, just meet at the Mala Walk sign at 8:00 am and a ranger will introduce you to the wonders of Uluru!
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