Uluru & Kata Tjuta — Northern Territory

Uluru & Kata Tjuta region is located around 450 kilometers southwest of Alice Springs. The area is rich in aboriginal culture and has many places to learn more about the heritage and history associated with the region.

Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a large sandstone rock formation situated in Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park. The magnificent size and color of the Rock is a sight to behold. It is 348 metres high and has most of its bulk below the surface. The feature has great Aboriginal relevance to the Anangu people in their folktales and bedtime stories. The best place to learn more about the Rock feature is Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Cultural Center. To uphold the religious and cultural sentiments of the Aboriginals, it is advisable not to climb the rock and refrain from taking pictures of the Aboriginal paintings around the base of the Rock. The walks around the base of the Rock feature are very popular, particularly the shorter Mala walk and Mutitjulu Walk.

Kata Tjuta (Mount Olga or The Olgas) are also large rock formations located within the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park. The Olgas are made up of 36 rounded domes with the tallest (Mount Olga) being 546 meters high. ‘Kata Tjuta’ means ‘many heads’ as signified by the appearance of The Olgas from a distance. The Aboriginals consider these as special and expect the visitors to respect the ambience of the place. You can take any of the two walks around the base - The Valley of the Winds Walk (7 kilometers) or the Olga Gorge Walk (2 kilometers).

Watarrka National Park and the Kings Canyon are the other landmark features around this region.

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