Finke to Uluru via Old Gunbarrel

Finke to Uluru via Old Gunbarrel
Finke to Uluru via Old Gunbarrel Map
Kulgera Roadhouse & Caravan Park
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
Curtin Springs
Ayers Rock Resort Campground
Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga
Kulgera
Yulara
Sandy Way Rest Area
Johnston Geodec Centre
Mount Cavenagh Station
Finke (Aputula)
Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Lambert Centre
Kulgera Finke Rd & Lambert Centre Tk
No 3 Bore Ruins
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesFinke (Aputula)
FinishUluru (Ayers Rock)
DifficultyDifficulty 2.5/5
Suitable ForAWD Motorbike 
Distance540.31 km
Minimum Days2
Average Speed76.8 km/hr
Travel Time7 hrs 2 mins
Page Updated: 17 Dec 2021
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Description

For many visitors to the Red Centre the drawcard of Uluru & Kata Tjuta pulls visitors year round from all corners of the country. For many self-drive adventurers in this region you're likely to be enjoying the dirt roads and camping experiences that got you this far. If your route has you passing through Finke, you can pick up this back route that will keep you away from those accessing Yulara from Alice Springs 'til you're almost there. You'll also get to follow an old stock route, stand at the planimetric centre of Australia, and drive a short section of the Old Gunbarrel Highway before intersecting with the main road into Yulara, which is the Lasseter Highway.

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TrekID: 42

Preparation

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TIP

Please refer to Road Reports published by the local shire and/or main roads for the area you intend to visit. Road/Track conditions can change significantly after weather events. Travellers must be responsible for their own research on current conditions and track suitability.

Permits

Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park entry fees apply.

Fuel Usage

DieselULPLPG
4cyl 76 litres4cyl 87 litres4cyl 108 litres
6cyl 83 litres6cyl 88 litres *6cyl 95 litres
8cyl 83 litres8cyl 90 litres
Usage is averaged from recorded data (* specific to this trek) and calculated based on trek distance.

Best Time To Visit

June - November

Closest Climatic Station

Kulgera
Distance from Trek Mid Point 64.53km SE
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C36.935.532.127.922.618.918.922.026.930.233.235.0
Mean Min. °C22.021.518.113.88.95.34.96.711.214.918.220.3
Mean Rain mm28.836.831.513.412.316.212.48.915.922.125.032.8

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Directions

Finke (Aputula) to Kulgera Finke Rd & Lambert Centre Tk
Driving: 20.14 km
Heading: 244°
Avg Speed: 84 km/hr
EST Time: 14:23
Kulgera Finke Rd & Lambert Centre Tk to Lambert Centre
Driving: 12.94 km
Heading: 321°
Avg Speed: 59.7 km/hr
EST Time: 13:00
Lambert Centre to Lilla Creek Station Turn Off
Driving: 28.03 km
Heading: 198°
Avg Speed: 60.86 km/hr
EST Time: 27:38
Lilla Creek Station Turn Off to Bloodwood Bore
Driving: 1.97 km
Heading: 223°
Avg Speed: 92.33 km/hr
EST Time: 01:16
Bloodwood Bore to Umbeara Station Turn Off
Driving: 64.32 km
Heading: 254°
Avg Speed: 91.58 km/hr
EST Time: 42:08
Umbeara Station Turn Off to Central Australian Railway, Kulgera Finke Rd
Driving: 31.24 km
Heading: 275°
Avg Speed: 91.76 km/hr
EST Time: 20:25
Central Australian Railway, Kulgera Finke Rd to Kulgera
Driving: 12.87 km
Heading: 293°
Avg Speed: 81.77 km/hr
EST Time: 09:26
Kulgera to Stuart Hwy & Old Gunbarrel Hwy
Driving: 19.81 km
Heading: 210°
Avg Speed: 53.75 km/hr
EST Time: 22:06
Stuart Hwy & Old Gunbarrel Hwy to Victory Downs
Driving: 24.73 km
Heading: 270°
Avg Speed: 4.81 km/hr
EST Time: 05:08:28
Victory Downs to Mulga Park
Driving: 141.44 km
Heading: 274°
Avg Speed: 93.97 km/hr
EST Time: 01:30:18
Mulga Park to Lasseter Hwy & Mulga Park Rd
Driving: 66.25 km
Heading: 17°
Avg Speed: 102.83 km/hr
EST Time: 38:39
Lasseter Hwy & Mulga Park Rd to Curtin Springs
Driving: 11.65 km
Heading: 293°
Avg Speed: 94.05 km/hr
EST Time: 07:25
  • Drive northwest on Lasseter Highway/A4. for: 11.52 km time: 06:42
  • Turn right. for: 0.12 km time: 00:43
Curtin Springs to Yulara
Driving: 84 km
Heading: 275°
Avg Speed: 97.78 km/hr
EST Time: 51:32
  • Drive southwest. for: 0.12 km time: 00:37
  • Turn right onto Lasseter Highway/A4. for: 83.84 km time: 50:50
  • Keep left to take Yulara Drive toward Yulara. for: 0.03 km time: 00:05
Yulara to Lasseter Hwy/Uluru Rd & Kata Tjuta Rd
Driving: 9.52 km
Heading: 165°
Avg Speed: 60.06 km/hr
EST Time: 09:30
  • Drive east on Yulara Drive. for: 0.59 km time: 01:00
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit, onto Yulara Drive for: 0.62 km time: 01:03
  • Bear left onto Yulara Drive. for: 8.31 km time: 07:27
Lasseter Hwy/Uluru Rd & Kata Tjuta Rd to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Driving: 11.4 km
Heading: 142°
Avg Speed: 82.8 km/hr
EST Time: 08:15
Distance is based on the travel mode shown (Driving, Straight, Cycling, Walking etc), Direction is straight line from start to end, Avg Speed & EST Time is calculated from GPS data.

What to See

Lambert Centre - NT

Marker,Sign
Position: -25.61011 134.35481

Uluru (Ayers Rock) - NT

Mountain,Peak,Hill,Rocks
Position: -25.34434 131.03514

Uluru Sunrise Viewing Area - NT

Tourist Attraction
Position: -25.36945 131.06324

No 3 Bore Ruins - NT

Place Name
Position: -25.72816 131.7283

Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre - NT

Gallery,Museum
Position: -25.35974 131.01726

Uluru Sunset Viewing Area - NT

Tourist Attraction
Position: -25.3347 131.004

Joseph Alexander McPharlin Lonely Grave - NT

Cemetery,Grave Site
Position: -25.6612 134.735

Kata Tjuta Lookout - NT

Tourist Attraction
Position: -25.35266 130.7876

Johnston Geodec Centre - NT

Survey Marks
Position: -25.94701 133.2097

Facilities

Where to Stay

For those who still prefer to bush camp rather than take the luxury of the camp ground or more upmarket accommodation available in the tourist resort at Yulara you need to stay out of town a little and pick a spot off to the side. Ensure that you have passed the "No Camping Allowed" zone that is clearly signed along the Lasseter Highway and follow any of the tracks off the main road until you find a site you like.

Curtin Springs - NTOverall Rating: 3/5

Station Stay
Position: -25.31482 131.75635

Ayers Rock Resort Campground - NTOverall Rating: 3/5

Caravan Park
Position: -25.23636 130.98946

Nt-Sa Border - NT

Camp Free
Position: -25.99846 133.1965

Kulgera Roadhouse & Caravan Park - NTOverall Rating: 5/5

Caravan Park
Position: -25.83992 133.29916

Sandy Way Rest Area (24Hr) - NTOverall Rating: 1/5

Camp Free
Position: -25.22028 131.22972

Services & Supplies

Curtin Springs - NTOverall Rating: 3/5

Station Stay
Position: -25.31482 131.75635

Mala Carpark (Uluru) - NT

Rest Area,P-Bay,Day Use
Position: -25.3431 131.02164

Eagle Bore - SA

Water Tank,Tap
Position: -26.00678 132.09404

Yulara Dump Point (Free) - NT

Dump Point
Position: -25.22339 130.97546

Wildflowers

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