Kata Tjuta - Valley of the Winds

interesting for walking

Great

Absolutely a highlight of the trip. Such a varied landscape. Well worth the effort as you are rewarded with the most unique scenery. Most people don’t do the whole loop which at times, means you have the whole place to yourself. Lots of bird life and wild flowers and the smell of the bush.

After we viewed the sunrise at the Kata Tjuta dunes viewing point we did this walk. We had a hire vehicle (Thrifty via RACQ) and it's easy enough to purchase permits into the national park online. We did the full loop however went the opposite way to the suggested route. Thought process was to get the sunniest part done first and finish with the more shaded areas. There are some steep/rocky areas. Doing it as early as possible made it more enjoyable due to the temperature. It gets far too hot some days and closes if the temperature gets too high. A few things to consider packing: - water (we had 2litres per person) - electrolytes - hat - fly veil - sunscreen - bandana for the neck/face - sunnies - long sleeve shirt - pants that cover the full leg - phone with full battery and memory space 😉 The chance of browning or turning into a lobster is up there if you choose not to be sun smart. 🦞 In short, it is a nice walk however the sun bites and only some areas are shaded. There are no bins or toilets. Before arriving, consider the toilet stop you drive by on your way to this walk.

Very cool place, I liked this more than Ayers rock. The walk around on the trail is good and the texture of the rock is soooo cool. Less busy but more accessible and there is places to get water along the trail if you are running short. The hike is pretty casual there is a one steeper section but I think if you can make it with not much fitness. The whole hike is pretty easy after that.

You have to visit this place. You too will become mesmerised by its size and beauty.

beautiful walk with the family. 2nd look out is a bit difficult for younger children. Must take fly net better to do it early in the morning.

Awesome view

we have been here in January, 45°C air temprature!!! We walked only 1km into the Wind Valley, amazing colour planying of the nature, highly recommended, should come again!

Breathtaking scenery nothing like I have ever seen. The hike was decent and at times challenging but given the allotted time or no limits you could stroll and climb at a pace that suits your fitness levels. Would recommend to do the sunrise and go to the viewing platform 15km from the site and watch the sunrise with a clear view of Uluru and Kata Tjuta it was absolutely breathtaking. Make sure you bring warm clothes for the sunrise. At Kata Tjuta the winds were cool and was even cooler than the sunrise viewing platform so again bring suitable clothes. A great time to start a hike here would be ideally 8.30am that way you beat the heat of the day (if over 36 degrees the trail closes) but also the cool of the morning has blown through. Must do tick box for anyone visiting the Red Centre!