Amongst all destinations and tourist spots in Australia, one of the best loved and impressive place is Uluru / Ayers Rock, located in Australia’s Northern Territory. This is the location of the impressive Ayers Rock – a single sandstone mass, the best place for Uluru Tours – and Kata Tjuta, made up of volcanic stones wrapped in red sandstone.
There, many different ways to discover the rock and its history enable visitors to get the best out of their trip to Australia’s Northern Territory by enriching their culture and their mind. Uluru has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and by taking some Uluru tours, mainly guided by Aborigine people – the traditional owners of the place -, visitors can learn a lot about Aborigine culture and the history of these incredible rock formations situated in Australia’s outback.
What to do in Kata Tjuta National Park
At destination, tourists – from backpackers to families -, are able to enjoy Uluru and Kata Tjuta in many different ways. The best known Uluru Tours are Uluru at sunset and sunrise: sun gives Uluru amazing colours, changing a lot the aspect of the rock and offering visitors the best sights of Uluru. During these Uluru tours – some departing from Alice Springs -, visitors can also have breakfast and dinner when they can learn even more from the guide, like local legends, and understand why Uluru is such sacred place for Aborigine people. And by walking around Uluru and Kata Tjuta, visitors have the possibility to approach Uluru fauna and flora, at the condition of keeping their eyes wide open.
Plenty of choices are available for tourists to see and experience Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta National Park. Helicopter Ride over Uluru / Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta / The Olgas will offer panoramic and amazing views of Uluru right in the middle of the desert. Camel rides and 4WD tours will allow visitors to come close to the rocks and keep learning about the history of Uluruand Kata Tjuta National Park. Even climbs on Uluru / Ayers Rock are available, but only if temperatures are not too high, as it becomes difficult to climb it.
Before deciding to climb the Uluru, which is also one available tour, visitors must be aware of its sacred meaning and why this path has a real significance for them, which explains their will to convince people not to climb.
By: Mimi Rippy
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Before going to Kata Tjuta National Park, have a look at these useful websites and find your best Uluru Tours: More information about Australia‘s Northern Territory on Wikipedia. A wide selection of Uluru Tours in Australia‘s Northern Territory.
