Uluru
- Ayres
Rock Northern Territory NT
Kata
Tjuta National
Park: 280
miles (450km)
southwest
of Alice
Springs.
Ayers Rock/
Uluru, the
world's
largest
monolith
and an Aboriginal
sacred site
is Australia's
most famous
natural
landmark.
Visitors
may wish
to make
the tough
1.6km ascent
to the top
or take
a walking tour around
the rock
with an
aboriginal
guide ,
learning
about its
fascinating
history with the
Uluru people
and its
importance
in dreamtime
legend.
European explorer William Gosse called the rock Ayres Rock in 1873. In 1985 the region, including the Olgas was returned to it's tradional owners, and re-named Uluru. It rises 348m from the ground, and stretches and enormous 6km below the surface. The Rock is 863m above the sea level. A trip around the rock at its base measures 9.4km.
Uluru features stunning Aboriginal rock art sites that can be viewed on guided walks and tours around the base. The spectacular changing colours of Uluru at sunrise and sunset are visions not to be missed.
Uluru and Kata Tjuta and the surrounding land became a national park in 1958 and lies in the territory of the Anangu people.
Kata Tjuta, also more commonly known as the Olgas, is Uluru’s sister formation, meaning “many heads”, and comprises 36 magnificently domed and coloured shapes covering about 35 sq km. Take the 3 hour Valley of the Winds walk which winds through the crevices and gorges of this magnificent rock system, with spectacular views and a variety of flora and fauna.
Also in
this enormous
park are
many Aboriginal
sacred sites,
spectacular
scenery
and famous
rock formations.
Visit the
Olgas/ Kata
Tjuta, a
dramatic
series of
36 dome-like
rock formations
which stand
up to 1,701ft
(546m) high
and cover
an area
of 35km
and like
Uluru, produce
an incredible
light show
at sunset,
with crimsons
turning
to rusts,
and pinks
to mauves.
Did you know? - the second biggest monolith in Australia is at Coolum in Queensland
All photo's courtesy of Tourism NT. May not be reproduced or copied without their permission
Getting to Uluru - Ayres Rock NT
All major Australian cities have flights into Alice Springs, from where you can arrange a rental car / camper or join a tour for transfers to "The Rock"
Average Climate for Alice Springs Region
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