Valley of the Winds Full Circuit

Hiking trails & Routes

Australia

Northern Territory

Valley of the Winds Full Circuit

Moderate

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1,349

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Valley of the Winds Full Circuit

02:21

7.50km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.20 km

Karu Lookout (Kata Tjuta)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between the 1st (Karu) and 2nd (Karingana) Lookout, if you walk around to the left, photography is forbidden (because of sacred sites). But if you don't do anything, you are forced to focus on the landscape.

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2.12 km

Second Lookout - Kata Tjuta

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Easy walk and great Aus desert view all around Kata Tjuta. Highly recommended on the way to Ayers Rock ;)

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2.82 km

View of Kata Tjuta

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Fantastic view over the red peaks of the Kata Tjuta, highlight of the "Valley of the Wind Walks".

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5.77 km

Kata Tjuṯa

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This is actaully more fascinating and fun hike than Ayers Rock (Uluru) so don't skip it if you are around ;)

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7.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.36 km

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

31°C

16°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

October 18, 2024,Valley of the Winds Walk, full Circuit durch die Kata Tjuta (Olgas) in Zentralaustralien

It is important to heed the warning signs. You should not cross the Karu Lookout after 11am and especially not if the sign there says "Track closed"! It can get over 40°C on the following section! Be sure to take at least 1 litre of water per person.

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December 19, 2024,Erster Aussichtspunkt – Kata Tutja Runde von Yulara

Important: For religious reasons, we ask you not to take photos on the tour. The opening to the valley is one of the most impressive views I have ever seen.
But no photos
An absolutely worthwhile hike.

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August 15, 2023,🇦🇺 Kata Tjuta Full Circuit

Great hike, but the climb to the 2nd Lookout should not be underestimated. The warnings have a reason. But anyone who dares to climb will be rewarded with a brilliant view.
The Aborigines ask that no photos be taken after the 2nd lookout, this is a sacred place.

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