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Be inspired
No matter how many pictures you’ve
seen, nothing will prepare you for
your first view of Uluru. Even from a
distance, across the rich red plains of
The Centre, the power of its ancient
spirit will overwhelm you.
Once you
stand at its base, touch it and explore
the mysteries of its perimeter, you will
understand why it’s not only a
treasured icon to local Aboriginal
people, but also one of the great
wonders of the world.
Aboriginal
Ties
There are no two views of Uluru that
are the same, especially not after
you’ve looked at it through the eyes of
the traditional owners the Anangu.
To them Uluru is sacred.
Tour with
Aboriginal guides, who will explain
some of the important creation laws
of Uluru. But if you’d rather explore
on your own, interpretive signage also
provides fascinating details of the
significance of Uluru to the Anangu.
The
National
Park
Uluru is located in the 1,325 hectare
Uluru—Kata Tjuta National Park. The
park has been World-Heritage listed
for not only the importance of its
natural phenomena, but also its
cultural significance.
Uluru measures 9.4 km around the
base and rises up to 348 metres. It is
like an iceberg in the desert, in that
geologists believe up to six kilometres
remain buried beneath the earth.
Uluru is literally only the tip of the
iceberg. To the west, and standing
over 200 metres taller than Uluru,
are the gigantic domes of Mt
Olga/Kata Tjuta, the traditional name
meaning many heads. There are in
fact 36 separate domes, and you’ll feel
as if you need many heads to absorb
the myriad of sights.
Uluru and Kata Tjuta reveal the depth
of their moods at the rising and setting sun. Witness a display of colours from gentle, dusky blues and purples to fierce oranges and reds, glowing with the last remnants of the day.
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