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The only picnic experience at Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
At Desert Romance Picnics, we offer sunrise, sunset, and proposal picnics. We cater for a maximum of six people to keep picnics detailed and intimate. All our picnics are in Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, and we are tour guide accredited.
Picnic locations have been specifically chosen to give you the best uninterrupted view of Uluru away from the crowds, ensuring a more private experience. For birthdays, anniversaries, or any life event you would like to celebrate, we will do our best to personalise and accommodate.
Looking for a place for the ultimate romantic proposal? We take care of the red carpet, gold candelabras, scattered tea lights, champagne and of course the perfect location with an Uluru sunset in the background.
Our service includes set up, pack down, and clean up, so all guests have to do is turn up and relax in a perfectly styled picnic complete with cushions, throws, rugs, tea lights, and tableware. Your picnic basket includes a selection of Australian artisan food and beverage. Where possible, we choose Indigenous-made and owned products.
Our Packages
Uluru Sunrise Picnic
Sunrises, in their splendid hues of pink, orange, and gold, symbolising new beginnings and the promise of a new day. This shared experience is in clear view of Uluru, world heritage listed for its natural beauty, encourages us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the present moment. Your picnic basket consists of muesli, yoghurt, fruit, croissants, spreads and juice. Our location is quiet and away from the crowds.
Uluru Sunset Picnic
In 2023, Uluru was voted the most spectacular sunset in the world. Arrive at our special sunset picnic location with a clear view of Uluru away from the crowds. We have your perfectly styled picnic waiting, complete with cushions, throws, rugs, tea lights and tableware. Your picnic basket includes a selection of Australian artisan makers of cheese, crackers, meats, fruit, sweet and savoury jams, honeycomb, bush dukkha, hummus and olives. Oh, and don’t forget the wine; we have selected Australian wines from up-and-coming winemakers who are impressing the critics. Our selection includes White, Sparkling, Prosecco, Riesling and Shiraz. All this while Uluru is quietly changing colour from hues of yellow, to vibrant orange and deep red. Remember to look up as you see the horizon change from blue to pink, yellow, navy blue and finally black (weather permitting).
Desert Romance Proposals
Looking for a place for the ultimate romantic proposal? We take care of the red carpet, gold candelabras, scattered tea lights,
Champagne and, of course, the perfect location with Uluru’s silhouette in the background. We can also personalise to your requests, as we are a remote location we need two weeks lead time to get everything perfect for you both.
Our location is usually people-free and quiet, so all you need to do is get down on one knee. After popping the question, open your bottle of Champagne to celebrate your engagement and plans for your life together.
Anniversary and Birthday Add-Ons
Large Birthday and Anniversary cakes available. Decorations, cake serving ware and personalisation service available within price.
Sunset Cheese Board Hamper and Uluru Audio Guide Download
Desert Romance Picnics have teamed up with Uluru Audio Guide to give you the convenience of a ready made hamper and the freedom of a self- drive tour. Indulge in a sunset cheese board hamper amid the stunning backdrop of Uluru, where you can enjoy gourmet delicacies while listening to the fascinating stories and history of the region through the Uluru Audio Guide. This unique experience allows you to explore at your own pace, making unforgettable memories in the heart of the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park.
Morning Tea Hamper and Uluru Audio Guide Download
Desert Romance Picnics have teamed up with Uluru Audio Guide to give you the convenience of a ready made hamper and the freedom of a self- drive tour. Indulge in a morning tea hamper amid the stunning backdrop of Uluru, where you can enjoy gourmet delicacies while listening to the fascinating stories and history of the region through the Uluru Audio Guide. This unique experience allows you to explore at your own pace, making unforgettable memories in the heart of the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park.
About me
Come picnic with me at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park! I’m Samantha Schofield and I own and operate Desert Romance Picnics
In early 2023, my son joined the Australian Army. I was inspired by his sense of adventure, I too decided to set out on a new challenge. At 51 years old, I quit my public service job in Brisbane, packed my car to the brim and set out to start my new career as a tour guide in Central Australia.
I completed my ‘Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Park Knowledge for Tour Guides’ accreditation with Charles Darwin University. I enjoyed working for a large tour company, but I felt a more personal approach was missing in the park. So, I began researching ideas and approached Parks Australia with my picnic concept. They loved it, so here I am!
I have a background in photography, administration, customer service and event planning. All my combined experience has manifested into this boutique business where I can share the local culture and landscape in a relaxed personalised picnic or proposal. We can help you celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, ladies/mum groups, family picnics complete with games. We can even decorate in your favourite colour or theme. There is no limit, just send an enquiry through, I love a challenge!
I love Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. There is a sense of endlessness and stillness in Central Australia to make you feel like the only person on Earth.
Hope to see you soon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise and Sunset Picnics are 1.5 hours.
Proposal 45 minutes
We now offer transfers for up to 4 persons for our Sunrise, Sunset and Proposal picnics. Add this option after you have chosen your picnic via the booking pages. Alternatively, you can self drive to all our picnic locations. Directions will be sent via email 2 weeks prior to picnic date.
Picnic location with map will be disclosed by email upon full payment of picnic. All our picnics are in the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, we do not operate outside the park which includes Yulara private and public areas or any of the resorts.
Yes, this is not included in your picnic price. Passes are available from http://parksaustralia.gov.au/uluru/plan/passes/ passes can be used for entry multiple times for the duration of the pass.
Times for picnics change throughout the year. You will be notified by email after full payment.
No, the park closes approximately 1 hour after sunset. You will have enough time to enjoy the candles and twilight sky before picnic finish time.
No, our sunset and proposal picnic packages include wine or beer. Non-alcoholic wine and beer is available as well as soft drinks and water. Please note, we are only licensed to serve two standard alcoholic drinks per person.
Yes, available for all services when supply is available to remote location.
Yes, we encourage it.
Yes. As we are a remote location, we require a reasonable lead time to organise. Possibilities are endless, kid’s birthday picnic, favourite colour, blindfold surprise………… Email us at info@desertromancepicnics.com
