Uluru - Wikipedia
WEBThe area around the formation is home to an abundance of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uluru and Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, are the two major …
Uluru/Ayers Rock | Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 12, 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 - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 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 | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
WEBRising 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 …
Uluru/Ayers Rock | Northern Territory, Australia
WEBAt 348m high, Ulu r u is one of the world’s largest monoliths, towering over the surrounding landscape and some 550 million years old. 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.
Uluru Facts - Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia
WEBUluru 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 ...
Travel Guide to Uluru and Kata Tjuta - Tourism Australia
WEBDiscover 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 - Parks Australia
WEBMore 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.
Uluru/Ayers Rock - WorldAtlas
WEBSep 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.
Uluru/Ayers Rock summary | Britannica
WEBUluru/Ayers Rock, Rock outcrop, southwestern Northern Territory, Australia. Called Uluru by the Australian Aborigines and located in Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park, it is 1,100 ft (335 m) high and may be the world’s largest monolith.