Photographers chase magic light – usually the hour around sunrise and sunset. Uluru is magic light paradise.  A light fog blankets the ground.

The official Uluru sunrise viewing area catches the full face illuminated but that is in spring, summer and autumn. In winter this is in shadow. Still a spectacular place with gorgeous subtle light on the desert oaks, grass and rock.

The drive out at sunrise is an experience in itself with Uluru looming larger with every kilometre. The road to the sunrise viewing area passes to the west of the rock revealing a silhouette to the colours in the eastern sky.

Kata Tjuta at sunrise framed by Uluru’s western edge.

Family members mimicking the young desert oaks.

The southern side of Uluru

Mutitjulu waterhole is at the base of one of the largest waterfall valleys on Uluru. There are caves nearby with art.

Paper daisies growing near Mutitjulu

The Lungkata walk traverses the western side of Uluru

We find a rock perentie.

The track near the base

5 star accommodation

Ferns and liverworts grown in sheltered crevices

Zebra finches enjoying a wash

Uluru from Yulara mid afternoon

Sand dune near Yulara resort

The Field of Light is an art installation not far from the resort. A short coach ride leads to a lookout dune with drinks and canapes overlooing Uluru.

Wide angle view after sunset

Travelling companions enjoying sunset from the dune top.

As light fades, the Field of Light come to life with Uluru as a dramatic backdrop.

The track from the dune top to the Field of Light.

Looking back through the desert oaks at last light.

There are 50000 solar powered LED lights spread over 10 football fields-sized area.

Winter’s sky with a twist.

Many paths wind through the extraordinary display.

People admiring the stunning display.

Desert oaks illuminated by the light show.

Fiber-optic cable adds an extra dimension.

We catch a shuttle coach back for a late dinner after a highlight of our trip.