Uluru Sunrise and Sunset Tours and the  Sounds of Silence Dinner Under the Stars

As the sun dipped below the horizon, we found ourselves in the middle of the desert for the Sounds of Silence dinner. It is an experience that is hard to put into words. We began with canapés and sparkling wine on a dune top, watching the colors of Uluru shift from ochre to a deep, glowing violet.  

As darkness fell, we moved to our tables for a gourmet bush tucker-inspired feast. But the real magic happened after dessert. All the lights were extinguished, and we sat in total silence under a canopy of stars so bright they felt close enough to touch. Our "star talker" guided us through the Southern Cross and the Milky Way, pointing out constellations you simply can't see anywhere else. It was a night of profound peace and incredible food.  Although a cloudy night we did get to do some stargazing.

There are tons of flies- netting was a must

Our tour  of Uluru continues with a sunrise hike

The next day we had a sunrise and sunset tour of Uluru our guide James was wonderful and led us to the best viewing spots and took us to many of the sites that the locations that are important to the understanding of how the Aṉangu people survived and thrived in this harsh climate.  We hiked to the Walpa Gorge in the morning and a watering hole in the afternoon followed by a sunset celebration with mimosas and snacks.