Uluru
About Uluru
Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) is a massive sandstone monolith in the heart of the Northern Territory’s arid “Red Centre”. The nearest large town is Alice Springs, 450km away.
History and Heritage
Uluru is a sacred site to the Anangu tribes of Central Australia, the indigenous peoples of the Western Desert, who have lived in and around Uluru for 30,000 years. In 1873, William Gosse, an explorer/surveyor with the South Australian Government, was the first European to visit, and named it Ayers Rock, but more recently it has reverted to its traditional name.
Places to stay
The resort of Yulara is the most convenient place to stay when visiting Uluru. Located a few km from Uluru, just outside the national park, it has a range of accommodation options to cater for all travellers and visitors.
Things to do
Climbing Uluru is no longer possible, but there are many other ways to enjoy the rock and surrounding area. For the fit and adventurous, there are day walks that circumnavigate Uluru, or you can explore Kata Tjuta (the Olgas).