Uluru/Ayers Rock | Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Uluru/Ayers Rock, giant monolith, one of the tors (isolated masses of weathered rock) in southwestern Northern Territory, central Australia. It has long been revered by a variety of Australian Aboriginal peoples of the region, who call it Uluru.
Uluru - Wikipedia
WEBWhile exploring the area in 1872, Giles sighted Kata Tjuta from a location near Kings Canyon and called it Mount Olga, while the following year Gosse observed Uluru and named it Ayers' Rock, in honour of the Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers.
Uluru | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
WEBRising dramatically from the Central Australian desert, the huge red rock of Uluru is one of Australia’s most iconic attractions. Formerly known as Ayers Rock, Uluru is made of sandstone about half a billion years old. It stands 348 metres high and has a …
Uluru Facts - Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia
WEBAbout Uluru/Ayers Rock. Ayers Rock is one of the most impressive landmarks in Australia - a huge chunk of sandstone monolith residing in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Top Ten things to do at Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Hot Holiday
WEBMay 27, 2021 · TOP TEN THINGS TO DO AT ULURU (AYERS ROCK) 1. Experience an age-old culture. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park covering 1,325 square kilometres in Central Australia, is not just the country’s spiritual heart; it’s also home to two of the world’s most iconic rock formations — Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) - …
Guide to Uluru Ayers Rock, everything you need to know to visit
WEBDec 19, 2016 · Uluru Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1987 and are one of the few sites on the list to be included for both natural and cultural values thanks to the many endemic plants …
Best Things to Do at Uluru / Ayers Rock in Australia - TripSavvy
WEBMar 6, 2020 · Ayers Rock, or Uluru, as it’s known to the Aboriginal owners of the land is one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. You can hike or take a camel tour.
Uluru/Ayers Rock - WorldAtlas
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The Uluru/Ayers Rock is an iconic natural wonder within the 1,333 square kilometers Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park located in Australia’s Northern Territory. The park is located approximately 440 kilometers southwest of Stuart (present-day Alice Spring) and 1,945 kilometers from Darwin.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park - Wikipedia
WEBUluru / Ayers Rock is considered one of Australia's most recognisable landmarks, [3] and has become a focal point for Australia and the world's acknowledgement of Australian indigenous culture. The sandstone monolith stands 348 metres (1,142 ft) high with most of its bulk below the ground. To Anangu, the local indigenous people, Uluru / Ayers Rock is a place name and this "Rock" has a number ...
Hike the Uluru Base Trail (Ayers Rock) - The Outbound
WEBApr 29, 2018 · In the middle of nowhere within the Northern Territory Red Centre desert sits an amazing and iconic site of Australia - Uluru. Also known as Ayers Rock, this sandstone rock is said to be the largest monolith in the world standing at 1142 ft high.
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