A key thing to understand is the lay of the land and the distances involved.  The township of Yulara is the central location for all people visiting Uluru and surrounds.  Ayers Rock Airport is located 8km north of Yulara, and there are free shuttle bus transfers for resort guests to get into town.  You can also get to Uluru from Alice Springs, however note that it is a 450km drive which takes around 4.5 hours with a standard vehicle – most people are surprised to realise how great the distance is between, so ensure you check this out before booking your flights.  Do not plan to do the drive at sunset or at night, as there is a lot of wildlife on the road.  Also, there are interesting things to do and see along the way so plan a full driving day or two to travel.  Kings Canyon is also a very popular destination, however it is located 150km return off the main route.  If you look on Google Maps you will see an option to travel to King’s Canyon via Red Centre Way (previously known as the Mereenie Loop Road) west of Alice Springs - this route is only for Four Wheel Drive Vehicles. Also check out our detailed section on bus transfers between Alice Springs, Ayers Rock Resort and Kings Canyon. Also see the map below to get a better perspective on where everything is located.