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 Ulu r u is one of Australia’s most iconic attractions. Formerly known as Ayers Rock, Ulu r u is made of sandstone about half a billion years old. It stands 348 metres high and has a circumference of 9.4 km.
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...
Uluru Ayers Rock - Northern Territory
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.
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 Facts - Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia
Uluru is one of Australia’s best-known natural landmarks. The ancient monolith is pretty impressive close up and boasts intriguing statistics, below are some answers to some of the most commonly asked questions and interesting facts about Uluru. Fact: Uluru used to be known as Ayers Rock; it was named by William Gosse in 1873 after Sir Henry ...
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
A n angu welcome you to Ulu r u-Kata Tju t a National Park, a living cultural landscape where earth and memories exist as one. More than just a photo opportunity, our iconic rock formations hide ancient wisdom and diverse plant and animal life.
Uluru | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory ...
Uluru is a beautiful, charismatic place. Its dimensions are one thing: Uluru is 3.6km long and rises 348m from the surrounding sands (867m above sea level). If that's not sufficiently impressive, remember this: two-thirds of the rock lies beneath the sand.
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Travel Guide | Things to do in Uluru ... - Uluru …
One of the world’s most renowned natural landmarks is Australia’s Ayers Rock, otherwise known as Uluru. In the heart of Australia’s outback, this iconic structure has a vast history.