One of the most memorable meals you can enjoy while staying at Ayers Rock Resort is a sublime desert dining experience called Tali Wiru, which means “beautiful dune” in the Anangu language. It takes place on a viewing platform in the red dunes a few miles from Uluru where diners can watch as the rock’s surface changes from orange to a deep purple as the sun sets. Twenty guests feast on an exquisite four-course dinner featuring native ingredients while being treated to Anangu stories, a didgeridoo player, and after-dinner stargazing with Anangu perspectives on the constellations.

Take a seat for an unforgettable al fresco dinner at Tali Wiru, set on a private dune close to Uluru, with views that stretch across to Kata Tjuta. A four-course menu, peppered with native ingredients and presented with fine Aussie wines, is served under the star-speckled Southern Desert sky. Sounds of Silence is another incredible (and more wallet-friendly) open-air dining experience, featuring canapes, a bush tucker buffet, didgeridoo performance and tour of the shimmering stars above.

Tali Wiru, meaning 'beautiful dune' in the local Anangu language, offers a sensational five-star, four-course dinner, drawing on native ingredients and flavours – think finger lime caviar, desert succulents, wattleseed gelato and Kakadu plum compote. Paired with Penfold wines and the soothing sounds of a didgeridoo, the only thing that might distract you from the food is the stunning setting – Uluru is your dining companion.

For the serious and cashed-up foodie, there’s the Tali Wiru experience, a $380 a head “gastronomic adventure” served in a private dune under the stars.

Sounds of Silence is just one part of the beautiful dining experiences offered in Ayers Rock Resort’s Bush Tucker Journeys program, and the very next night we find ourselves back at the viewing platform from yesterday’s sunrise breakfast to savour the exceptional Tali Wiru dining experience. This open-air restaurant has a much more intimate setting, with magnificent views of Uluru and the distant domes of Kata Tjuta, and offers a world-class gastronomic adventure. The menu showcase native Australian flavours, with Kakadu plum, Sandlewood, Lemon Myrtle, Quandong (a desert peach), Dogwood (a style of wattleseed), fresh greens including Pig Face and Salt Bush, and even honey ants worked the creative dishes.

As its name – meaning “beautiful dune” in the Pitjantjatjara language – suggests, this seasonal experience opens in new window is fine dining with a difference, hosted in the desert sand on a small rise that neatly frames Uluru beyond. With cameras in hand, we stand amid she-oaks and mulga trees, saltbush and bush tomato plants, as the setting sun paints Uluru’s surface in gossamer watercolour washes of yellow, pink and purple. A menu, informed by the surrounding bush landscape, has us sitting down to spinifex baked beetroot with goat cheese, buttery grilled scallop with pickled emu apple, and kangaroo jerky with crispbread and quandong (“a desert peach”).

The menu reads well here; like our experience at Tali Wiru we saw plenty of evidence that the chefs here try to incorporate as many local indigenous products and flavours as possible. At Arnguli (a word that, in the local language, means ‘bush plum’), a fair few local grains and seeds are in evidence. Having spied a couple of very intriguing-sounding tasting plates on the menu that came with matching wine flights, we opted to forego a pre-dinner drink and go straight to the action, but first there was a delightful little amuse bouche of a chickpea hummus crostini and some bush ‘dukkah’.

An unforgettable experience in the Red Centre is the open-air fine dining at Tali Wiru, which translates to ‘beautiful dune’ in the local Anangu language, Pitjantjatjara. Guests are transported to a secluded southern dune for a champagne welcome at golden hour, accompanied by didgeridoo music. Lanterns and the night sky illuminate the outdoor restaurant, where canapés featuring bush tucker ingredients are served alongside breathtaking views of the desert, Kata Tjuta’s distant domes, and the changing hues of Uluru.

The two new experiences join Ayers Rock Resort's rich variety of tours and experiences that showcase the culture and natural beauty of the region, including the recently launched drone show and cultural storytelling experience, Wintjiri Wiru; the critically acclaimed Field of Light Uluru by internationally celebrated artist Bruce Munro; the hall-of-fame-award-winning Sounds of Silence outdoor dining experience; and the recently hatted Tali Wiru - the highest rated dining experience in the Northern Territory.

Situated at the gateway to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Ayers Rock Resort offers a wide array of accommodation, from spectacularly located camping to the upmarket Sails in the Desert hotel. Partnering with local people and operators, the resort can also arrange memorable cultural experiences, from bush tucker walks to helicopter tours. However, one of the most decadent selections is dinner at Tali Wiru, the resort’s open-air restaurant overlooking Uluru and the domes of Kata Tjuta beyond.

Dining Experiences Under the Stars: Uluru offers some unforgettable dining experiences, such as Tali Wiru and Sounds of Silence, where guests can enjoy meals under the vast outback sky. These dining experiences combine exquisite food crafted from native ingredients with the breathtaking backdrop of Uluru, often accompanied by cultural performances and stargazing sessions. Although these experiences come at a premium price, they are highly recommended for a once-in-a-lifetime experience​

There are plenty of different restaurant options, and from award-winning fine dining options, such as Arnguli and Uluru-based outdoor dining experiences like Sounds of Silence (which Tourism Australia LOVES marketing) and Tali Wiru costing well over $200 per head that makes it seem like a worthwhile splurge for some special celebration in future. Otherwise, cheaper options include Outback Pioneer BBQ, Gecko’s Café and Ayers “Wok” (haha) – about $20 for a bowl of stir fry noodles.

Notch up a memory moment and book one of the 20 seats available each night at Tali Wiru between April and October. Served under the stars with Uluru as backdrop, the menu is Central Australian produce at its best. Your hosts will proudly talk you through each dish, such as Paroo kangaroo on wattle seed lavosh and gin compressed cucumber sprinkled with green ant and celery salt as starters, while pouring Australian wines like the Barossa’s Shaw & Smith Shiraz.

Meaning ‘beautiful dune’ in the Anangu language, Tali Wiru is an alfresco dining experience that sees you transported to a quiet dune with a view of Uluru on the horizon. As the light fades and a local didgeridoo player performs, you’ll dine on a gourmet bushtucker barbecue (including kangaroo and emu) alongside fine Australian wines. After dark, you’ll stargaze with the help of an astronomer, and listen to an Anangu storyteller speak of the Dreaming.

The true scale of the night sky was on show during our dinner on the second night, at Tali Wiru. It’s the only hatted restaurant in the Northern Territory, and as it’s literally just a wooden platform built on top of a sand dune, it’s the only open air hatted restaurant in Australia. The menu is inspired by native Australian ingredients (think: Kakadu plum, Victorian chestnut or wattle seed), and expertly paired with iconic Penfolds wines.

For those who prefer something more exclusive, the Tali Wiru table d'hote dinner is limited to 20 guests at a time. French champagne by the campfire gets you in the mood for a fine-dining experience that may include dishes such as smoked duck roulade with quandong poached baby pear and organic stilton mousse, or wattle seed-rubbed kangaroo carpaccio with sour cherry jelly. Sounds of Silence, $195, Tali Wiru $325, ayersrockresort.com.au.

One of the most unforgettable things you can do during your time in the Red Centre is the open-air fine-dining experience Tali Wiru (it is one of several dining experiences and restaurants in Uluru to try). Its name means ‘beautiful dune’ in the local Anangu language, Pitjantjatjara, and sees guests travelling out to a remote southern dune for a champagne arrival at golden hour with musical accompaniment by way of the didgeridoo.

If you’re looking for the ultimate experience to fully immerse yourself in Uluru’s Indigenous food and culture, Tali Wiru is for you. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to the aptly named Tali Wiru location, which in the local Anangu language Pitjantjatjara means ‘beautiful dune’. The dune has panoramic views of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and you’ll even spot a glimmer of Field of Lights in the distance.

Escape for an intimate dinner under the outback sky at Tali Wiru. Instead of walls, this open-air restaurant offers magnificent views of Uluru and the stillness of the desert at night. Enjoy champagne and canapes, watch a didgeridoo performance, indulge in an exquisite four course dinner paired with the finest wines, and listen to a star talk and Indigenous storyteller tell stories of the world's oldest living culture.

You'd be hard pressed to find a more spectacular dining experience than Tali Wiru, which pairs an unforgettable Australian setting with a world-class gastronomic adventure for a not-to-be-missed night under the stars. Tali Wiru, meaning 'beautiful dune' in local Anangu language, encapsulates the magic of fine dining under the Southern Desert sky. Tali Wiru operates seasonally from March until October.

Tali Wiru', meaning beautiful dune in local Anangu language, encapsulates the magic of fine dining under the Southern Desert sky. Instead of walls, this open-air restaurant has magnificent views of Uluru and the distant domes of Kata Tjuta, and for unique ambiance there's the stillness of the desert at night. Relax with Champagne and canap�s as the sun sets to the sound of a didgeridoo.

The premium dining experience in Uluru is at Tali Wiru but an evening here is more than just dinner. With no more than 20 guests you are driven into the desert to a private sand dune with expansive views out to Uluru in one direction and Kata Tjuta in another. You arrive ahead of sunset and as your transport pulls up you hear the sounds of the didgeridoo welcoming you as you walk up the hill.

Tali Wiru', meaning beautiful dune in local Anangu language, encapsulates the magic of fine dining under the Southern Desert sky. Instead of walls, this open-air restaurant has magnificent views of Uluru and the distant domes of Kata Tjuta, and for unique ambiance there's the stillness of the desert at night. Relax with Champagne and canap�s as the sun sets to the sound of a didgeridoo.

For something extra special, Tali Wiru is a magical evening of fine dining, limited to just 20 people and set on a remote sand dune overlooking Uluru. Our evening starts with canapés and champagne at sunset accompanied by the haunting sound of a didgeridoo. The four-course menu with matching wines changes seasonally and there’s always a strong emphasis on indigenous flavours.

Tip: If Tali Wiru (or its newly launched summer-season equivalent, Mayu Wiru) is a little too extravagant, but you’re still keen to dine under the stars at Uluru, consider Sounds of Silence. A buffet-style bush tucker inspired meal, it’s a more social affair than the intimate Tali Wiru, catering to families and groups as well as couples. Adults pay $199 a head.

Serving no more than 20 diners at a time, you’ll feast on a 4-course dinner paired with Australian wines in the open-air, perched upon a sand dune. As you clink your champagne glasses, marvel at Uluru and the distant domes of Kata Tjuta in view. After dinner, finish your evening together with captivating stories of the land told by an Aboriginal storyteller.

If you are looking for luxury and amazing views of Uluru, the gastronomic experience that is Tali Wiru should do the trick. For a night filled with Champagne and bush tucker-inspired canapes and an exquisite four-course table d’hote menu matched with premium wines, Tali Wiru is another luxury stop off that will make your weekend just that bit more special.

The name, Tali Wiru, means ‘beautiful’ dune’ in the local language of Anangu. It perfectly describes the magnificent setting overlooking Ayers Rock (Uluru) in one direction and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) in the other. Choose this experience and you’ll be transferred from your hotel to the remote sand dune by an Aboriginal guide.

The evening kicks off with champagne and canapés at sunset and progresses to a 4-course fine dining meal under the stars. The experience includes a didgeridoo performance and a fireside Indigenous storyteller sharing insights on culture, history, spirituality and the land. This is an adults-only experience for ages 16+.

There's no experience on earth quite like a dinner at Tali Wiru. It's on the pricier end of the spectrum, but one of those things you'll cherish forever. The evening starts with a didgeridoo performance as the sun sets over the desert, with magnificent views of Uluru - plus champagne and canapes of course.

This eating joint uses native herbs for its exclusive four-course dinner. You can taste items like pressed wallaby with fermented quandong as an entree and pan-roasted toothfish with coastal greens for the main course. For dessert the chocolate with Davidson plum and lemon myrtle tastes sensational.

A unique dining experience, Tali Wiru places you in the heart of the desert environment for an unforgettable four-course table d'hôte dinner and matching Australian wines. The end to a perfect night is signalled by fascinating tales from an Aboriginal storyteller and the sound of the Didgeridoo.

Though this time, in place of the cruskits and spam, I’m being romanced by the stone to a didgeridoo soundtrack while sipping (read: guzzling) Louis Roederer Champagne and nibbling emu prosciutto canapés atop a desert dune at Ayers Rock Resort’s intimate Tali Wiru Uluru Desert Dining Experience.

Take a helicopter to the Tali Wiru dinner under the stars, the setting sun illuminates the fierce Uluru. The wind is rising, staying up all night. Above the vast red soil, the bonfire is burning, let us leave the story to the desert and the darkness, toast, and to honor the adventures of life.

Unfortunately, this dining experience isn’t available for kids under 15 years. Fortunately, you can arrange babysitting with your hotel. If you like the sound of sipping champagne and eating canapes around a fire pit whilst watching the sunset over Uluru then you might want to book Tali Wiru.

Tali Wi ru means 'beautiful dune' in local A nangu language. On this intimate, open-air fine dining experience, you'll enjoy a gastronomic adventure as you sit among the sand dunes with views of Ulu r u and Kata Tju ta. Upon arrival, you'll be offered champagne and canapes as the sun sets.

Tali Wiru means “beautiful dune” in the local Anangu language as the dinner is hosted on a secluded dune overlooking Uluru. The evening opened to the rhythmic tunes of the didgeridoo, mouth-watering canapes, and an introduction to indigenous ingredients by the executive chef.

Don’t dress to match the hefty price tag for high-end Uluru dining experiences like Sounds of Silence or Tali Wiru. You’ll be eating in the great outdoors so a pair of jeans or trousers and a smart blouse or shirt is all you need to look and feel fabulous at these events.

Tali Wiru offers a seasonal gastronomic experience with stunning park views and a four-course dinner featuring native ingredients paired with premium Australian wine. These experiences provide not only delicious food but also immersion into local culture and traditions.

On the same note, Tali Wiru combines fine dining with storytelling as diners listen to tales from local Anangu culture under the starlight. These meals are not just any other; they are a mélange of culinary aesthetics and cultures that one will live to cherish.

There are a handful of places to eat at Sails in the Desert, one of the many accommodation spots at Voyages’ Ayers Rock Resort, such as Walpa and Pira Pool Bar but if you’ve ever wanted to splash out on a meal I highly recommend Tali Wiru Dinner Under Stars.

Those wishing to dine with Uluru at their side can enjoy Tali Wiru (‘beautiful dune’ in Anangu), a four-course dining experience prepared with native ingredients and served with premium Australian wines against one of the most amazing backdrops in the world.

Uluru offers several options for dining out in the bush, enjoying sunset views of Uluru & Kata Tjuta. We signed up for the most exclusive one – Tali Wiru – limited to just 20 people. It’s not cheap but definitely a memorable once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Tali Wiru: This may not be super family-friendly, but it is the most special to dine at. In fact, you dine near the Uluru rock formation. You then get a special 4-course menu and this dinner starts an hour before the sun sets and lasts about 4 hours.

There is something for every budget, from an outdoor BBQ in the park to the Sounds of Silence outdoor buffet and the exclusive Tali Wiru experience. Some dinners include star talks, giving you an insight into the spectacular night sky above Uluṟu.

Tali Wiru, meaning 'beautiful dune' in local Anangu language, encapsulates the magic of fine dining under the Southern Desert sky. Instead of walls, this open-air restaurant has magnificent views of Uluru and the distant domes of Kata Tjuta.

This seasonal gastronomic experience in Yulara combines stunning views of the park with a spectacular four-course dinner in the great outdoors. Each dish uses the finest native ingredients and is paired with premium Australian wine.

Contemplating booking in for Tali Wiru at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park?. It’s amazing experience you can have when visiting Australia’s Red Centre. However – should you do it rather than the Sounds of Silence dinner?.

This was Tali Wiru (meaning ‘beautiful dune’), Ayers Rock Resort’s premium, under the stars dining experience… think fine dining in an open-air restaurant with Uluru views and only the stillness of the desert night.

While at Ayers Rock Resort, I was treated to two fantastic sunset dining experiences, the Sounds of Silence Dinner and Tali Wiru, with world class meals made from local bush tucker ingredients.

Tali Wiru is a fine-dining experience, but also offers a lunch option that includes a three-course meal. The focus is on local and seasonal ingredients, and the menu changes regularly.

To absolutely treat you and your partner, the Tali Wiru experience is like no other — a four-hour degustation-style menu paired with Penfolds wines and stargazing on the agenda.

Meaning beautiful dune in local Pitjantjatjara language, Tali Wiru is an exclusive five-hour dining experience which runs from early April until mid-October every year.

Tali Wiru in the native Anangu language translates to "beautiful dune." An unforgettable memory, al fresco dining as the sun goes down under the southern desert sky.

For an unforgettable meal among nature, Tali Wiru is a four-course evening dinner experience set outdoors and inspired by the landscape.

Ayers Rock Resort has two outdoor dining experiences: Tali Wiru and Sounds of Silence. Both aren’t cheap but they are incredible.