Valley of the Winds
Valley of the Winds
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The Valley of the Winds walk lets visitors immerse themselves among Kata Tjuta's domes. Featuring unparalleled views on the spectacular desert landscape, the walk takes approximately 3-4 hours and can be steep and rocky in some areas.
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  • Julie & Eddie
    Hobart, Australia28 contributions
    Amazing Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga
    The full circuit walk is amazing. You'll walk between two massive rock walls and there are two lovely lookouts. The walk is rated difficult but there is only one small section that is a bit challenging just before the second lookout. Persevere as it is worth it. I'm in my 60s and did this walk fairly easily. This experience surpassed Uluru in some ways as it is so up close, dramatic and personal.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 April 2023
  • soff01
    Brisbane, Australia147 contributions
    Walk of the Trip
    Definitely do this. My partner found it the highlight of our whole central trip. The walk itself isn’t hard. There are a few parts you get puffed. There is one rock face you need to scramble up but it’s pretty easy even for a someone with no experience. Don’t need particularly good fitness to do this walk. It’s long and there are parts that are hot and cold depending on where you’re located. The views are great. Take water and some snacks and a camera! Great way to see the Olgas.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 May 2023
  • Kathryn C
    Dunstable, United Kingdom404 contributions
    Simply the Best!
    A stunning walk through the canyon with red rock rising on all sides. Head to the second lookout and continue on down the steep steps to avoid the crowds heading back the way they came and to see the many 'heads' of Kata Tjuta before rejoining the main trail back to the first lookout. Simply the best!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 July 2023
  • mrc282
    World7,481 contributions
    do a morning hike
    this hike allows you to go up close to Kata Tjuta. i did the entire circuit in a counter clockwise manner, which is the park's recommendation if you follow the signs. the most scenic portion is between Lookout #1 (Karuu) and #2 (Karingana). after Karingana, there is a steep hill where you descend before heading back to car park on a fairly flat path. i took 2h to complete the entire circuit including photo stops. the park suggested duration is 4h which is quite generous. it is not recommended to walk the entire circuit if you start later than 11 am (more applicable for summer season imo). there are multiple water stations along the way. there is no mobile signal (Telstra) except at the trailhead near the information board.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 August 2023
  • CJDevolo
    Bendigo, Australia73 contributions
    Very well named
    We did the four hour trip with SEIT tours and really enjoyed it. The view from the second look out is amazing as is the composition of the conglomerate rock that the domes are made of. Our guide was very informative and allowed plenty of time to stop and take in the views. The walk is achievable for people of varying levels of fitness as long as you are prepared to take your time and take the right gear. We went well prepared with hats, sunscreen, water and food and although the weather stayed mild we are glad we went prepared. You could really get caught out on a hot day as the second half of the loop is very exposed with little shade. Oh, and one of the funny looking fly nets would be a good investment as the weather warms up. We didn't take any photos of the domes as requested by the traditional owners. There are already plenty on the Internet and none of them do justice to seeing them up close and personal.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 October 2023
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marcel z
27 contributions
Oct 2023 • Business
Definitely a great choice for those who love to hike. Actually one of the best hikes in Australia according to my taste.
Written 26 October 2023
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CJDevolo
Bendigo, Australia73 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We did the four hour trip with SEIT tours and really enjoyed it. The view from the second look out is amazing as is the composition of the conglomerate rock that the domes are made of. Our guide was very informative and allowed plenty of time to stop and take in the views. The walk is achievable for people of varying levels of fitness as long as you are prepared to take your time and take the right gear. We went well prepared with hats, sunscreen, water and food and although the weather stayed mild we are glad we went prepared. You could really get caught out on a hot day as the second half of the loop is very exposed with little shade. Oh, and one of the funny looking fly nets would be a good investment as the weather warms up. We didn't take any photos of the domes as requested by the traditional owners. There are already plenty on the Internet and none of them do justice to seeing them up close and personal.
Written 2 October 2023
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mrc282
World7,481 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
this hike allows you to go up close to Kata Tjuta. i did the entire circuit in a counter clockwise manner, which is the park's recommendation if you follow the signs.

the most scenic portion is between Lookout #1 (Karuu) and #2 (Karingana). after Karingana, there is a steep hill where you descend before heading back to car park on a fairly flat path.

i took 2h to complete the entire circuit including photo stops. the park suggested duration is 4h which is quite generous. it is not recommended to walk the entire circuit if you start later than 11 am (more applicable for summer season imo). there are multiple water stations along the way. there is no mobile signal (Telstra) except at the trailhead near the information board.
Written 11 August 2023
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Wes B
Adelaide, Australia107 contributions
Jul 2023
This walk could be difficult for a person with mobility problems but it is worth the effort. Plenty of opportunities for a photography fan to get some stunning shots. The name tells you what weather conditions to expect.
Written 30 July 2023
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Kathryn C
Dunstable, UK404 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
A stunning walk through the canyon with red rock rising on all sides. Head to the second lookout and continue on down the steep steps to avoid the crowds heading back the way they came and to see the many 'heads' of Kata Tjuta before rejoining the main trail back to the first lookout. Simply the best!
Written 19 July 2023
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soff01
Brisbane, Australia147 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Definitely do this. My partner found it the highlight of our whole central trip. The walk itself isn’t hard. There are a few parts you get puffed. There is one rock face you need to scramble up but it’s pretty easy even for a someone with no experience. Don’t need particularly good fitness to do this walk. It’s long and there are parts that are hot and cold depending on where you’re located. The views are great. Take water and some snacks and a camera! Great way to see the Olgas.
Written 18 May 2023
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Julie & Eddie
Hobart, Australia28 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The full circuit walk is amazing. You'll walk between two massive rock walls and there are two lovely lookouts. The walk is rated difficult but there is only one small section that is a bit challenging just before the second lookout. Persevere as it is worth it. I'm in my 60s and did this walk fairly easily. This experience surpassed Uluru in some ways as it is so up close, dramatic and personal.
Written 22 April 2023
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Adventurers049
Brisbane, Australia3,377 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
This is a nice hike but a bit steep and slippery in places. Wear good shoes and a walking pole is good to have. Don't try this in the heat!
Written 13 April 2023
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justalittlebitocd
Melbourne, Australia410 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We drove to kata tjuta (approx 40 min drive from the resort) and made sure to stop at all viewing points for photo op’s.
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​​you will enter the national park so make sure you prepay / Download you park pass.
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​​We decided to tackle valley of the winds
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​​It was raining so it was pretty slippery in places but it meant we didn’t have to contend with the hot sun and the heat (or the flies)
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​​This is a difficult hike. We are overweight and beginner hikers and we completed it in 3 hours and we stopped for a snack at lookout 2. Basically you will come across very few people after the first lookout
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​​After the bridge we turned right and we’re confronted with one tricky bit . A very flat surface you kinda need to rock climb / boulder. It is def The hardest bit of the hike. We managed by skirting the loose rocks on the side versus the flat upright slippery surface.
​​I certainly wouldn’t have wanted to do this part coming down if I had of turned left at the bridge
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​​Doing the full circuit in my opinion would be easier than walking to the second lookout and returning and remember to turn right after the bridge
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​​Note , there are no toilets and out standard park rules there there are no bins along the way
Written 28 October 2022
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Big Rex Adventures
Gold Coast, Australia153 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
📍Kata Tjuṯa - Valley of the Winds walk

🥾 7.4km grade 4 hike

On a gloomy morning we headed to the Kata Tjuṯa Dunes Viewing Area to watch a non-existent sunrise with about 200 other people 😂

We then popped in to the sunset viewing area to use the toilet facilities 🚽 as there are none once you arrive to start the hike. We luckily arrived right before two tour buses so we beat the rush 🫣

When we started the hike the weather was pretty ordinary - drizzling rain but nothing too bad - so we soldiered on and soon found out why it was called the Valley of the Winds 🌪️😂

It was very windy walking to the first lookout - Karu lookout - which is 1.1km (2.2km return) into the walk. If mobility is an issue this part of the walk is grade 3 and very easy and you can still appreciate the amazing views and rock formations.

From here we decided to keep going and continue to Karingana lookout. This was our fave part of the hike. You will truly experience some of the most amazing views on this hike and once you reach the lookout it is next level amazing. Just wow!! It’s also a lot less windy on this part of the hike.

We had a lot of company at the lookout as the two tour buses of people had caught up to us (blame Mel and her photography addiction 📷🤦🏼‍♀️).

After taking our time appreciating the epic views we continued on the rest of the circuit. Tip 💡: from this point It is much easier to do the whole circuit than retracing your steps.

The rest of the walk is mostly downhill and flat (until the approach back to Karu lookout) and just a nice walk. ☝🏼 Just remember to stop and turn around because that is where the amazing views are!

Kata Tjuṯa ✅
Written 25 September 2022
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