Dining at Ayers Rock Resort, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Ayers Rock Resort

Dining - Restaurants & Bars

From relaxed dining under a desert sky, to grilling a barramundi steak on the BBQ, you can choose from 13 dining experiences. No matter which hotel you've chosen to stay at, the dining options at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort cater for every taste and budget.

Sounds of Silence

An award-winning dining experience under the stars, "Sounds of Silence" is a unique event, offering the best of the Red Centre distilled into four unforgettable hours. The event includes transfers, entertainment, canapés, beer, wines and non-alcoholic beverages, BBQ buffet (vegetarian arrangements made with prior notice), dessert, tea, coffee, port, star talk and stargazing. Departs daily, one hour before sunset, and bookings are essential.
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Tali Wiru

'Tali Wiru', meaning beautiful dune in local Anangu language, encapsulates the magic of fine dining under the Southern Desert sky. Limited to an intimate group of 20 people, the Tali Wiru experience begins with French Champagne and canapés around a firepit and progresses to the dune top for a Table d'hote four-course dinner, matched with premium Australian wine. Be seated with your partner or with your party of up to six people and experience a night you will remember for the rest of your life.
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Mayu A-la-carte Dining

The Sails in the Desert hotel’s premier dining experience, Mayu takes the traditional and ancient Pitjantjatjara name for flavour and serves up a truly innovative and modern a la carte menu. The finest ingredients are transformed into inspired dishes before being served with your choice of Australia’s foremost wines.
Seasonally closed from 3rd March to 21st July 2013, reopening on 22nd July 2013

Ilkari Restaurant

Situated at the premium Sails in the Desert Hotel, a personalised breakfast experience begins with an international menu and is completed by an egg and pancake station that allows the guest to define their very own signature dish. Ilkari continues to offer a tantalising menu of international flavours through lunch and dinner. An array of salads, vegetables, antipasto delights, pastas, Asian favourites, roasts and a grill selection abound with our chef’s signature dishes enlivened by Indigenous flavours.
Children’s menu available. Reservations are essential.

Walpa Lobby Bar

For centuries travel has been defined by the wind. Taking on the Pitjantjatjara name for wind, Walpa Lobby Bar instead provides a sense that your journey is complete – a sense of arrival. A relaxed setting for coffee and cake, casual lunch or dinner, a pre-dinner drink or night cap after a sunset tour, Walpa Lobby Bar is contemporary and welcoming.
Children's menu available. Open from sunrise to late (seasonal). All day dining menu available from 11am – 10pm.

Pira Pool Bar

For the Anangu people the moon or, pira, is a guide through the seasons. At Sails in the Desert Pira is a sun-kissed, poolside setting for casual dining or a relaxed holiday cocktail. A menu of Mediterranean, tapas style dishes and classic Australian steaks, burgers and fish and chips delights.
Children’s menu available. Open for light meals or drinks from 10am – 7pm, seasonally for dinner.

White Gums Restaurant

Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel is home to the popular White Gums Restaurant which offers a hot and cold buffet breakfast in an open and relaxed setting. Children's menu available. (Open seasonally)

Pioneer BBQ and Bar

A popular dining option at Ayers Rock Resort located at Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge. A do-it-yourself BBQ (meat must be purchased at the BBQ Bar) with traditional Aussie charm. Meet up with your fellow travellers and enjoy live entertainment and an ice cold drink. Open daily for dinner.

Bunya Bar

Situated at Voyages Desert Garden Hotel, Bunya Bar offers an indoor alfresco cafe experience and a wide range of light meals. The bar is also great for an afternoon tea or early evening cocktail. Open daily. Children's menu available.

Bough House Restaurant

Located at Voyages Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge, the Bough House Restaurant offers a traditional Australian breakfast. For dinner, share in the spirit of Outback Australia and enjoy traditional flavours at this popular buffet featuring traditional Australian 'tucker' and local delicacies, including meats, special breads, pastries and desserts. Children's menu available. Open seasonally, subject to demand.
Seasonally closed for dinner from 9th March to 14th July 2013, reopening on 15th July 2013

Ayers Wok Noodle Bar

Ayers Rock Resort's quick and tasty dining option boasts oriental flare with classic Asian cuisine. Enjoy take-away noodle boxes such as Penang Beef Curry, Green Chicken Curry and Seafood Miso Soba Noodle Soup or choose from some simple favourites like Chicken Teriyaki and Singapore Noodles.
Lunch 11.30am - 3pm (seasonal). Dinner 6pm - 9pm daily.

Outback Pioneer Kitchen

A low-priced alternative to restaurant dining with pizzas, burgers, salads, wraps and sandwiches on the menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Gecko's Café

Kick back with gourmet pizzas, pasta and Mediterranean style dishes, in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a coffee, cocktail or snack outdoors on the terrace. Open for lunch and dinner. Located in the Resort Shopping Centre. Children's menu available.

Gecko's Takeaway

Conveniently located in the Resort Shopping Centre, Gecko's offers quality burgers and chips with fast and friendly service. Open seasonally.

Arnguli Grill

Located at the Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel, Arnguli Grill features a table d'hôte menu of two and three set menu options, in relaxed surrounds. Children's menu available.