Probably one of the most popular of these sites is Uluru, near Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Also know as Ayers Rock, this familiar attraction is a massive sandstone formation that sticks out of the in the plains of the Kata-Tjuta National park. It rises to more than three hundred and forty meters and is nine kilometers around.
The rocks was initially named in honor of then Chief Secretary Henry Ayers. In the 1990's, as part of the growing recognition of Aboriginal rites, the rock was renamed Uluru by the government, the local Aboriginal term for the area. Eventual, both terms have become of common use, and the whole place is now know officially as Uluru/Ayers rock.
So what is there to see here? If you thing that Uluru is just a large boring piece of, well, a rock, then you are definitely mistaken. In fact, even from afar, the rock is actually a spectacular sight to see. You will definitely love watching it as it seemingly changes color as the day goes on.
However, the real beauty of the rock begins to shine as you get nearer to it. Here you sill see that it is actually a far cry from what some think as a barren rock face. At the base of the rock, there are a large number of animals that have made it their home. You will also find countless other animals, such as kangaroos, that roam freely around the adjacent areas.
But what will definitely interest you even more is the fact that the rock is actually a sacred area for the local aboriginal people. Here you will get to see and experience the local culture, as the local people themselves will be the ones to guide you. You will also definitely like the Dreamtime stories that these people would tell about the rock. One that you should not try though is attempting to climb the rock, as the local people a strictly against it, besides the fact that it is quite dangerous.
And if you tired from your trip in the rock, there are actually a lot of establishments that you can head to around the area. These range from campsites to hotels, so you will be able to find place to stay in that suits your taste.
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