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.
Welcome To Uluru | Ayers Rock Resort
Located in the heart of Australia’s iconic Red Centre, Ayers Rock Resort offers a host of accommodation options, from luxurious hotels to outback campsites. More than 100 unique experiences for unforgettable holiday unlike anywhere else in Australia.
Uluru/Ayers Rock | Northern Territory, Australia
What would a trip to Australia be without seeing Ayer’s Rock (Uluru)? It’s just a rock in the vastness of the outback, but it’s a very special rock - indeed, it’s an iconic place in Australia....
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 a lengthy 9.4 km in width.
Uluru | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
Rising 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 circumference of 9.4 km.
What is Ayers Rock? | Uluru Australia - Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia
Ayers Rock is a type of rock called arkose, a coarse grained sandstone rich in the mineral feldspar. The sandy sediment, which hardened to form this arkose, was eroded from high mountains composed largely of granite.
Best Things to Do at Uluru / Ayers Rock in Australia - TripSavvy
Mar 6, 2020 · Ayers Rock, or Uluru, as it’s known to the Aboriginal owners of the land is one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. You can hike or take a camel tour.
Travel Guide to Uluru and Kata Tjuta - Tourism Australia
The ancient rock formations of Uluru and Kata Tjuta rise from the land to make an incredible sight. Immerse yourself in the Aboriginal stories of this special place, 500 million years in the making. In Australia’s Red Centre lies the spectacular Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park. Home to many ancient wonders, the park is most famous for the ...
Uluru Facts - Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia
About Uluru/Ayers Rock. Ayers Rock is one of the most impressive landmarks in Australia - a huge chunk of sandstone monolith residing in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.