Uluru-Kata Tjuta (Ayers Rock and The Olgas)
S 25° 20.575 E 131° 01.278
52J E 703425 N 7195544
One of Australia's best known icons, located in the middle of the country.
Waymark Code: WMFTG6
Location: Northern Territory, Australia
Date Posted: 11/28/2012
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The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is one of Australia's best known tourist destinations. It is located about 330 kilometres south west of Alice Springs in central Australia.
Both Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) are made up of coarse sand, deposited more than 500 million years ago to form these rock sedimentary rocks. The high iron content in the rocks give them their distinctive red appearance.
Tourists can walk around the base of Uluru and along one of several trails in Kata Tjuta. The traditional owners of the land - the Anangu Aboriginal people - ask that you do not climb the rock for cultural and safety reasons.
The best time to visit the area is between March and November when the weather is cooler.
Name of Source Book: 1000 Places to See Before You Die
Page Location in Source Book: 518
Type of Waymark: Scenic
Location of Coordinates: Carpark at base of Uluru
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 25.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Anytime of year, although March to November is best.
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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