Uluru - Wikipedia
Uluru (/ ˌ uː l ə ˈ r uː /; Pitjantjatjara: Uluṟu [ˈʊlʊɻʊ]), also known as Ayers Rock (/ ˈ ɛər z / AIRS) and officially gazetted as Uluru / Ayers Rock, [1] is a large sandstone monolith. It outcrops near the centre of Australia in the southern part of the Northern Territory, 335 km (208 mi) south-west of Alice Springs.
Uluru/Ayers Rock | Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 27, 2024 · Uluru/Ayers Rock, giant monolith, one of the tors (isolated masses of weathered rock) in southwestern Northern Territory, central Australia. It has long been revered by a variety of Australian Aboriginal peoples of the region, who call it Uluru.
Uluru/Ayers Rock | Northern Territory, Australia
What would a trip to Australia be without seeing Ayer’s Rock (Uluru)? It’s just a rock in the vastness of the outback, but it’s a very special rock - indeed, it’s an iconic place in Australia....
Where is Uluru? - Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia
Uluru, one of Australia’s most famous landmarks, was known as Ayers Rock until 1993, when it was officially renamed Uluru. Dual-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is one of the rare places in the world where ecological and cultural qualities are recognized.
Uluru | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
Rising dramatically from the Central Australian desert, the huge red rock of Uluru is one of Australia’s most iconic attractions. Formerly known as Ayers Rock, Uluru is made of sandstone about half a billion years old. It stands 348 metres high and has a circumference of 9.4 km.
What is Ayers Rock? | Uluru Australia - Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia
Ayers Rock is a World Heritage site, and one of several worthwhile attractions near Alice Springs, including Kings Canyon and a number of intriguing landscapes like the Devils Marbles and Kata Tjuta. An air strip makes it possible to fly directly to the site.
Uluru - World History Encyclopedia
Mar 20, 2019 · Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock and pronounced: ool-or-roo) is a large natural sandstone rock formation located in the Northern Territory of Australia. It stands at a massive 348 meters tall and measures a lengthy 9.4 km in width.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
More than just a photo opportunity, our iconic rock formations hide ancient wisdom and diverse plant and animal life. Look closer to discover an awe-inspiring environment where Tjukurpa whispers the creation stories.
Travel Guide to Uluru and Kata Tjuta - Tourism Australia
Discover our guide to Uluru, Australia. Learn about the spectacular red rock formations of Kata Tjuta and the Aboriginal stories of this sacred, ancient place.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Official GANP Park Page)
The national park is home to Australia’s renowned Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, and Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas. Uluru and Kata Tjuta are both sandstone monoliths with Uluru being the more popular and most renowned natural feature.