Events That Are Anything But Ordinary
Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate
Uluru may be a traditional meeting place, but events hosted here are extraordinary. Welcome guests with open-air receptions and stunning views, meet in inspiring spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows, and experience conferences reimagined. At Ayers Rock Resort, we turn gatherings into memorable moments with flexible venues and expert event planners. Beyond the boardroom, dine under the stars, enjoy team adventures, and find inspiration at every sunset. Make your time here more than business as usual—make it unforgettable.
Signature Dining Experiences
Elevate your events with our extraordinary outdoor dining experiences, where every moment is a feast for the senses. From the iconic Tali Wiru to the mesmerising Field of Light, immerse yourself in the essence of Australia as you savour cuisine against the backdrop Uluru and Kata Tjuta bathed in the warm hues of a breathtaking sunset. These unique settings transcend traditional dining rooms, offering unparalleled ambiance and inspiration for unforgettable gatherings.
Our Top Signature Dining Experiences
Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner
Indulge in sunset cocktails with Uluru views, a gourmet hamper at dusk, premium Penfolds wines and a dazzling drone and laser show over the desert.
Tali Wiru
Enjoy a decadent four-course dinner on a private dune at dusk, paired with Penfolds wines, Indigenous storytelling, and didgeridoo.
Sounds of Silence
Entered into the Australian Tourism Hall of Fame, Sounds of Silence offers the best of the Red Centre distilled into four magical hours. An evening of dining under the sparkling outback sky.
Accommodation
Five hotels on site mean there's plenty of space for everyone in your group to relax comfortably at any budget. Offerings include dining under the stars, Indigenous activities, private group tours and experiences, conveniently located art galleries, gift shops and services, and one of the world's most incredible natural settings. It's easy to see why an event at Ayers Rock Resort is guaranteed to be unforgettable.
Sails In The Desert
In the heart of Australia's Red Centre, Sails in the Desert beautifully contrasts Uluru's raw natural beauty with a luxurious Outback holiday experience.
Desert Gardens Hotel
Wake up in the only rooms with views of Uluru in the Resort and explore an oasis of native gardens at our 4.5-star hotel.
Emu Walk Apartments
Settle into a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment with all the practicalities of a modern home, just minutes from shops, restaurants and bars.
The Lost Camel Hotel
Located in the heart of the Resort, The Lost Camel is a contemporary hotel furnished with a mix of Aboriginal and urban themes.
Outback Hotel
Casual, comfortable and fun, the Outback Hotel is perfect for the budget-minded traveller. Laid-back accommodation meets warm Australian hospitality.
Outback Lodge
Make friends – and memories – in shared hostel-style accommodation, while enjoying Ayers Rock Resort’s amenities and experiences.
Please note, to book more than one bed in a dorm, you'll need to add one person per room within the same booking.
Event Spaces
Step into a modern oasis where the raw natural beauty of the surroundings is present in every superbly finished room. Our state-of-the-art conference centre features:
- Tjungu Ballroom: With floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors lining each end of the spacious area, the views are the perfect backdrop to any event.
- Wanari Room: Spacious and roomy, it's easy to capture your audience's attention in this stylish setting.
- Lungkata Room: Ideal for receptions, brainstorms, team updates and celebrations.
- Tjala Room: Tjala offers a comfortable and modern boardroom style setting enlightened by Indigenous design elements.
- Maku Room: Compact yet roomy, this boardroom offers flexible customisation options and a space for small groups to work and collaborate.
- Tjakura Room: Perfect for brainstorming, working groups, team offsites, and more.
Restaurants & Bars
From local ingredients and outback fare to international flavours and classic favourites, the resort offers a wide range of restaurants, bars, and buffets ideal for group dining. Choose from curated food and beverage packages—from breakfasts to working lunches and interactive stalls.
Guests can charge back to their rooms from any outlet, with options for resort dine-arounds and vouchers charged to your master account.
Activities
Successful team building is an important part of any conference or event. It can help teams become more productive, more collaborative, and more aligned. Ayers Rock Resort's established team building programs teach delegates skills that can be transferred to the workplace and unite teams through common goals while showcasing the natural and cultural spirit of this unique destination.
Activities include Desert Awakenings, Uluru and Kata Tjuta sunrise and sunset experiences, dot painting workshops, Punu woodcarving workshops, traditional tool demonstrations, bush medicine demonstrations, Kuniya Walk Tour, camel experiences, helicopter and scenic flight experiences, plus more.
Getting Here
Jetstar offers daily direct flights from Sydney and Ayers Rock Airport and operates a regular direct return service to Melbourne Tullamarine five times weekly.
Qantas operates direct flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Sydney 5 times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and from Cairns 7 times per week.
Connecting flights are also available from a number of other cities including Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Melbourne, and Perth.
Virgin Australia has two direct services from Melbourne and Brisbane. Flights from Melbourne operate up to 4 services per week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and flights from Brisbane operate 3 services per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Airport Transfers
Ayers Rock Airport is conveniently located just a ten-minute drive from Ayers Rock Resort. Non-exclusive coach transfers are included in the accommodation rate, and meet all scheduled flights in and out of Ayers Rock Airport.
Exclusive airport transfers can be provided by AAT Kings for an additional charge. We highly recommend that you book exclusive transfers for large groups who will be arriving on the same flight.
Event Resources
Access event resources including funding information, images and videos, floor plans, and more.
Northern Territory Business Events Support Funding
You may be eligible to apply for the Northern Territory Business Support Fund, and we encourage you to apply!
Who Can Apply?
Business events planners or organisations considering the Northern Territory for their business event may apply for financial assistance of a minimum of $100 per delegate. Please note, if successful, the funding agreement is made between the event owner not the third party) and NT Business Events, and all funds are paid directly to the event owner.
Availability Checklist
Before starting your application, please ensure your event meets the following eligibility criteria:
- The event is not yet confirmed for the Northern Territory
- Other Australian or international destinations are being considered
- 80% of delegates will travel from outside of the Northern Territory
- This event has been held previously (i.e. this isn't a new event)
