Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia

Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia
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The massive Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a sandstone rock formation in central Australia. Officially located in the Northern Territory, Uluru is an inselberg (literally “island mountain”) which is a leftover section of a mountain range after erosion has removed the original mountain range.

The formation is home to ancient wall paintings, springs, and caves. Uluru stands 348 meters (1,142 ft) tall. It is popular with photographers during sunset when it appears to glow red.

Many visitors opt to enjoy a steep hour-long climb to the top of Uluru. Uluru is located inside the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park and visitors must pay a $25 fee to enter the area.

There is a nearby airport for those interested in a short and easy visit to Uluru. Visitors wishing to stay longer can find accommodation in the nearby town of Alice Springs.

Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia
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Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia
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Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia
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Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia
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Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia
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Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia
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Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia
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Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia
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4 thoughts on “Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Australia

  1. Hi there. You may like to know that Uluru is in fact over 400km from Alice Springs. Not exactly “nearby”. You would be better off mentioning, for example, The Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara which is near the base of the inselberg.

    A common mistake made even by most Australians.

    Cheers
    Connie

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