Uluru General Information
Uluru is a site of deep cultural significance to the local Anangu Aboriginals and the most famous icon of the Australian outback. A pilgrimage to Uluru and the coronary-inducing scramble to the top was an entrenched Australian ritual, but the Aboriginal owners would prefer visitors not to climb the rock and many visitors are now respecting their wishes. The 3.6 km long rock rises a towering 348 metres from the pancake-flat surrounding scrub, and is especially impressive at dawn and sunset when the red rock spectacularly changes hue. There are walks around the base of the rock which pass caves, rock art and sacred Aboriginal sites. Nearby Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), 32 km west of Uluru, are equally impressive monoliths and Mt Olga is actually much higher than Uluru. The Valley of the Winds is a worthy six km circuit.
Uluru Attractions
Ayres Rock - "Red Spot" in Northern Territory.
One of the Seven Wonder of the World. The Rock changes the colour throughout the day. Undoubtly, the ultimate trade mark for center Austarlia.
Uluru Accommodation
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Sun Resort 34 Stott Terrace ALICE SPRING 800 -
Desert Tracks PO Box 3606 AYERS ROCK 872 61 89 56 2144
Desert Tracks PO Box 3606 AYERS ROCK 872 61 89 56 2144
