Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock) Off the Beaten Path Tips by Hewer

Docker River is an Aboriginal community about 235 km west of Ayers Rock Resort, just by the WA border.

You`ll need a permit to stop there, even if you`re only buying fuel. The permit can be obtained from the Visitors Center at the resort (allow half a day at most to get a reply).

Whilst off the beaten track, this could also qualify as `tourist trap` tip too. Fuel prices go up to $20 per liter (USD50 per gallon) on public holidays. Pricey!

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If you have a bit of extra time on your hands, you might want to head up to Lake Amadeus, located about 40 kilometers north of Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort).

This is not for the faint hearted - there is only a dirt track in and out and absolutely no facilities at all (shops, rest rooms etc).

Unlike the resort, however, it is unlikely that you will encounter any people and you can really get a true sense of the isolation.

If 4WDing is not your thing, you can take an aerial view with one of the many local scenic flight operators.

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If you want to visit Lake Amadeus, you need to get written permission from the traditional custodians. The exact procedure changes from time to time and it is worthwhile contacting the Central Land Council some time in advance. Permission is not always given and you should demonstrate a legitimate reason.

The trip is well worth it though! It`s only 40 kilometers from the resort. You really get a feeling that you have the place to yourself.

The salt pans, desert oaks and red sands really evoke a feeling of the outback.

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Website: www.clc.org.au