Uluru – Outstnanding Rock in the Australian Outback

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, in one of Australia’s most famous landmarks. Inconveniently located, Uluru is placed on the middle of the Australian outback inside Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park , and is one of the largest rock formation in the world.

Ayers rock is sacred to the local aboriginal people inhabiting the area, who leads tours in the area, to inform the many tourists who frequent the place, about the significant of this monument to them.

Uluru is known to change colors at sunset and sunrise, and is a breathtaking view both at dusk and dawn.

If you don’t want to drive there through the Australian outback, the nearest airport to Uluru is located in Alice Spring, and from there, it’s a 5 hour drive to Ayers Rock.

Next to Ayers Rock, you can find another famous monument called the Olgas (Kata Tjuta). The Olgas is a group of domed rock formations, and are an impressive structure that unfortunately is being shadowed by its famous brother, Ayers Rock, but is well worth your visit if you are in the area.