The Olgas (Kata Tjuta)
- Address: Lasseter Highway, Yulara
- Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset
- Admission: Adults: AU$25 - 65
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Must-Do Experience,
Nature & Wildlife,
Walking/Hiking,
Monument - Natural
The Olgas (Kata Tjuta) Reviews
We've found 17 The Olgas (Kata Tjuta) reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by DJCraigPeter, April 2013
Doing what: Uluru and Kata Tjuta Tour by Helicopter from Ayers Rock
What a great way to view Uluru and the Olgas. Schedule a sunrise helicopter ride- the shadows on the monoliths are incredible!!! (Be aware that you won't see the sacred side of Uluru because of agreements with the native people.)
Our pilot was friendly and knowledgable with door-to-door service to and from the hotel. A 30 minute flight is the perfect amount of time in the air- 15 minutes doesn't give you enough time and more than 30 would just be monotonous.
Review by Lynda R, November 2012
Doing what: Uluru (Ayers Rock) and The Olgas Tour Including Sunset Dinner from Alice Springs
We had an excellent tour. Tic and Lynn were great. We stopped often to view Uluru, the olgas, and all care was taken wo we would enjoy our experience. We had a breakfast, lunch, and wine dinner watching the sunset at Uluru. Very knowledgeable tour guides. I would totally recomment this tour.
Review by Keith H, September 2011
Doing what: Uluru (Ayers Rock) and The Olgas Tour Including Sunset Dinner from Alice Springs
Absolutely incredible, it's as amazing as all the hype suggests, and the tour guides and service I can't praise enough, incredibly knowledgeable and great fun- a running commentary on the surrounding area during the journeys as well as at Uluru and the Olgas.
Review by Sanna R, May 2011
Doing what: Uluru (Ayers Rock) and The Olgas Tour Including Sunset Dinner from Alice Springs
Great tour, informative staff, fun, had a great time - would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to see The Olgas and Ayers Rock in one day.
Review by CHARLENE C, February 2011
Doing what: Uluru (Ayers Rock) and The Olgas Tour Including Sunset Dinner from Alice Springs
This tour was totally sufficient in exploring Uluru and Olgas during dead heat of summer with temps in the 40's and flies sticking to your face and clothing. I would never, never opted for the 3 day tour. Our guides were very helpful and informative. They kept on feeding and feeding us with snacks. And we had the best dinner compared to the other tour buses around!!! Only complaint: There was a mis-communication with the website and actual tour company who was operating it. Make sure you call the number to arrange the pick up from wherever you're staying. Do Not Go To The Bus Station in Alice Springs Because It Is NONEXISTENT!!!!
Review by Patricia P, USA, January 2011
We hiked the Valley of the Winds trail and this was SOOO beautiful. We were granted a very nice weather, blue sky and all, and the trail was fantastic. Being an El Nina year, it had rained a lot so it was surprising to see so much green around the valley, but it added to the contrast of the blue sky and red stones. Definitely do the whole trail, it's worth it. You end up being by yourself, it's quiet and peaceful. The Olgas are not as known as Uluru and deserved to be discovered, certainly worth spending a day.
Review by Nicholas B, United Kingdom, August 2008
Doing what: 2-Day Uluru Sunset and Kata Tjuta Tour from Ayers Rock
Excellent all around - the hotel, the tour bus, the way we were looked after and seeing Uluru and the Olgas at both sunset and sunrise. It was a brilliant experience.
Review by John P, USA, August 2008
Doing what: Uluru and Kata Tjuta Tour by Helicopter from Ayers Rock
This was the first thing that we did upon arrival in Uluru. The 30 minute flight that we took was a good overview of the area and truly helped us appreciate the size of Ayers Rock and the Olgas. We never would have appreciated the size of the Olgas, because you cannot drive around them as you can Ayers Rock. Since we were not about to violate the Aboriginal preference that people not climb to the top this trip provided us with the aerial views that would have been achieved with the climb. The pilot was personable, informed and most helpful, positioning the helicopter so that everyone could have an opportunity take pictures. This is a not to be missed experience.
Review by Anonymous, December 2007
Doing what: Uluru and Kata Tjuta Tour by Helicopter from Ayers Rock
A brilliant way to get a feel for the size of the area you're visiting - wizz around it in a helicopter! Great views of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) you wouldn't otherwise get to see. Great pilot and great fun all around! Do early morning for beautiful colours.
Review by Anonymous, July 2007
Doing what: Uluru and Kata Tjuta Tour by Helicopter from Ayers Rock
This was the best trip we did on our vacation. It was a great value for the money, and I highly recommend paying for the 36 minute flight. The informative pilot and stunning views gave us a real feel for the expanse of the Red Centre and the enormity of Ayers Rock and The Olgas.
Review by Sandra G, Canada, December 2006
Doing what: Uluru (Ayers Rock) and The Olgas Tour Including Sunset Dinner from Alice Springs
The driver there was a great narrator and kept us well informed. He was a good 'chef' too. The sunset meal was yummy and the Champagne welcome, as the temperature was still in the 30s Celsius. An added natural highlight was the nearby bush fire and the crews back-burning along the road to Kata Tjuta. I love my picture of only half Uluru as the other half is obscured by smoke. I only wish we could have pulled in to the lookout used by other vehicles to get a better look at The Olgas in full panorama. Yours was the only tour I could find offering both geographic wonders in one trip and the prime reason I booked. I wouldn't have missed it! Thanks.
Review by Mr J H, April 2013
Doing what: Uluru and Kata Tjuta Tour by Helicopter from Ayers Rock
I am Ian Boraston who did the heli trip which was a present from my daughters and families.. And it was fantastic.
The other people on board , Oliver and Caroline took ipad films of the trip and e-mailed them to me , so they will have photos to send you .
I have never been up in a copter before , and the thrill of doing both Ularoo and the Olgas, Kaja Tjuta, was fantastic, And Tim the pilot was very thorough , friendly and helpful .
Thanks , and well done
Ian Boraston
Review by Geoff H, September 2012
Doing what: Uluru (Ayers Rock) and The Olgas Tour Including Sunset Dinner from Alice Springs
This is a long but very worthwhile day made easier by the staff who are very knowledgable and experienced. Uluru and the Olgas are so unique and steeped in mystery. Hat off to Mick and Tic. - Goeff H
Review by April N, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Uluru (Ayers Rock) and The Olgas Tour Including Sunset Dinner from Alice Springs
This was great for those with only one day to see Uluru and the Olgas, but I wasn't that keen on the 2 guided hikes. They were much too slow paced and I would have rather spent some 'timed' amount hiking the perimeter on my own. Two guides were very knowledgeabe and likable! I did not expect the flies, but would not have missed the trip.
Review by Alan N, USA, August 2007
Doing what: Uluru (Ayers Rock) and The Olgas Tour Including Sunset Dinner from Alice Springs
We had a good time, but the trip was a little too long for my wife and me. We were picked up about 5:30 a.m. and dropped off close to midnight.
Dinky, the singing dingo at Jim's Place, was a hit during the morning stop. We enjoyed company of all those on the trip from many different countries. Uluru was massive and imposing and became an instant hit with the tour group. I wanted to walk around Uluru, but the tour guide only gave us 45 minutes at each trail. The climbing portion was closed this day. The dinner was so-so; we had cold cuts and wine. The crowd was a little overwhelming since they expected to have over 400 people to view the sun setting over Uluru. Generally, people were nice, but a few crowded in front of our tour group to take pictures.
The morning tour guide gave us better cultural information along the way and seemed more friendly. The afternoon guide brought us to the Olgas immediately, so we didn't stop for lunch until 2 p.m. after we had seen the Olgas. We had 30 minutes at the Cultural Centre and Cafe and maybe could have used a couple of more minutes there to see more of the cultural part.
The long trip back was tiresome, and we mostly slept except for one pit stop. At the beginning of the return, we did see red kangaroos and several other kangaroos on the road.
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