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 | 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.
5 Cool Facts About Australia's Mystical Uluru - Treehugger
Oct 28, 2019 · The massive, rust-red rock rising from the dry ground in the middle of Australia is a sight that leaves most people in awe. Indeed, it's such a unique structure that the Anangu tribe, an...
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.
A journey around Australia's sacred Uluru - Encyclopedia Britannica
NARRATOR: Uluru is a rock formation close to the geographical center of Australia. The area around the 350-meter-high giant rock has been home to Aborigines for more than 20,000 years. And it was they who bestowed Uluru with its distinctive name.
Uluru/Ayers Rock | Northern Territory, Australia
Made of sandstone, Ulu r u is often referred to as the heart of the ‘Red Centre’ and is one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks. Breathe in, see the colours change before your eyes, hear the stories of time and be amazed as Ulu r u captures your heart.
Uluru/Ayers Rock - WorldAtlas
Sep 29, 2021 · The Uluru/Ayers Rock is an iconic natural wonder within the 1,333 square kilometers Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park located in Australia’s Northern Territory. The park is located approximately 440 kilometers southwest of Stuart (present-day Alice Spring) and 1,945 kilometers from Darwin.
Travel Guide to Uluru and Kata Tjuta - Tourism Australia
The ancient rock formations of Uluru and Kata Tjuta rise from the land to make an incredible sight. Immerse yourself in the Aboriginal stories of this special place, 500 million years in the making. In Australia’s Red Centre lies the spectacular Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park. Home to many ancient wonders, the park is most famous for the ...
Uluru: Australia’s Most Iconic Landmark and Largest Monolith in …
Jan 22, 2022 · Uluru, once known as Ayers Rock, is one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. Located in the Northern Territory of Australia, it is the single largest monolith rock in the world.