Ayers Rock

About:

Ayers Rock, now known by its Aboriginal name of Uluru, is perhaps Australia’s most iconic sight, this imposing red sandstone monolith rising high above the flat desert to a height of 348m. Uluru is at its most atmospheric at sunrise or sunset, when the rock’s colors shift imperceptibly from ochre brown, to burnished orange, to ever deeper reds, before fading to charcoal. Less famous, but equally impressive, are the The Olgas (Kata Tjuta), a group of domed rocks 30km west of Uluru and even taller at 546m.

To Do list:

• Take a helicopter tour to appreciate the full grandeur of Uluru and Kata Tjuta
• Hike through the Valley of the Winds and explore the vast chasms at the base of Kata Tjuta
• Marvel at the stars in the startlingly clear sky
• Ride a camel into the desert outback
• Learn from a local Anangu guide about the spiritual and cultural significance of this area