by Yee Ling
"You’ll leave withlasting memories,
enriched with a new understanding of the majestic desert interior of the unique land.”
enriched with a new understanding of the majestic desert interior of the unique land.”
The people
The Anangu people are the traditional owners of Uluru and Kata-Tjuta. For tens of thousands of years, Anangu people have cared for this land. To them this place isn’t just a rock, it’s a living place. Their ancestors have left their mark everywhere, and their stories are alive in the landscape.
The Anangu people are the traditional owners of Uluru and Kata-Tjuta. For tens of thousands of years, Anangu people have cared for this land. To them this place isn’t just a rock, it’s a living place. Their ancestors have left their mark everywhere, and their stories are alive in the landscape.
1. Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Arguably Australia’s most recognizable and fascinating icon, Uluru (Ayers Rock) stands 348 metres high, however most of it is below ground. You’ll be overwhelmed by its incredible size, presence and inherent spirituality.
Arguably Australia’s most recognizable and fascinating icon, Uluru (Ayers Rock) stands 348 metres high, however most of it is below ground. You’ll be overwhelmed by its incredible size, presence and inherent spirituality.
2. Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Simply meaning “many heads”, and given the 36 steep sided domes of Kata Tjuta, it is aptly named. This incredible formation of rock domes extends 6 kilometres into ground and is the remains of erosion that began more than 500 million years ago. It is understood that Aboriginal people have lived in this area for more than 22,000 years. Both Uluru and Kata Tjuta are located in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The entry fee is $25 and this park pass is valid for three consecutive days.
Simply meaning “many heads”, and given the 36 steep sided domes of Kata Tjuta, it is aptly named. This incredible formation of rock domes extends 6 kilometres into ground and is the remains of erosion that began more than 500 million years ago. It is understood that Aboriginal people have lived in this area for more than 22,000 years. Both Uluru and Kata Tjuta are located in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The entry fee is $25 and this park pass is valid for three consecutive days.
3. Camel Farm
Pay a visit to the Uluru Camel Farm and learn about this noble beast. Book a guided camel tour to view the desert landscape from a new perspective for one hour. Witness the sunrise or
sunset over Uluru-Kata Tjuta.
Cost: $125 (include light breakfast & outback bush food)
Time: Apr to Oct (9-3pm), Nov to Mar (9-1pm)
Pay a visit to the Uluru Camel Farm and learn about this noble beast. Book a guided camel tour to view the desert landscape from a new perspective for one hour. Witness the sunrise or
sunset over Uluru-Kata Tjuta.
Cost: $125 (include light breakfast & outback bush food)
Time: Apr to Oct (9-3pm), Nov to Mar (9-1pm)
4. Mutijulu Walk
The famous Mutijulu Waterhole provided a key source of water for the Aboriginal people in the area and had been in use for many thousands of years. You’ll see wonderful Aboriginal rock paintings and come to understand their significance.
The famous Mutijulu Waterhole provided a key source of water for the Aboriginal people in the area and had been in use for many thousands of years. You’ll see wonderful Aboriginal rock paintings and come to understand their significance.
5. Walpa Gorge Walk
Walpa meaning “windy” Gorge is a lush desert heaven for plants and animals. The gentle but rocky track will lead you into a world of rare plant species and lush evergreen shrubs known as
Spearwood.
Walpa meaning “windy” Gorge is a lush desert heaven for plants and animals. The gentle but rocky track will lead you into a world of rare plant species and lush evergreen shrubs known as
Spearwood.
6. Talinguru Nyakunytjaku & Sunrise over Uluru
Simply translated, Talinguru Nyakunytjaku means to look from the sand dunes. The platform offers an incredible view through the duress and stunning desert landscape as the sun rises over Uluru and Kata Tjuta, which makes it an ideal photo opportunity.
Simply translated, Talinguru Nyakunytjaku means to look from the sand dunes. The platform offers an incredible view through the duress and stunning desert landscape as the sun rises over Uluru and Kata Tjuta, which makes it an ideal photo opportunity.