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Ayers Rock Sunset
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  • Updated By Hewer on July 15, 2005
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    Viewing the sunset at Ayers Rock is the most popular activity for visitors to the region.

    There are two viewing areas, one for cars and small vans and one for buses. The viewing area for cars is a little closer.

    Most people arrive about thirty minutes prior to sunset. Try to arrive early so that you can get a good vantage point.

    Finally, don`t be disappointed if there is no dazzling change of colours. I lived at Ayers Rock for three years and I only saw about ten or so `postcard` sunsets. I took this photograph in September, 1997 with a disposable camera. I wish I'd had decent equipment!

    The first fine day after some rainfall usually has a good sunset. Enjoy!

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    Kata Tjuta: Valley of the Winds Walk
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  • Updated By xuessium on March 10, 2007
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    This covers 7.4kms and takes 3 hours.
    (The walk is not allowed during the summer months, especially when temperature exceeds 36C)

    Walk through breathtaking gullies, climb up sheer walls (at one point, I have to climb up a boulder to continue on my ascend) and reach Karingana Lookout at the top, overlooking the valley below. The view is stunning!! This is also where most folks will take a break or take some photo shots.

    After Karingana Lookout, the walk becomes much easier as the path reached flat grounds.

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    Kata Tjuta - The Olgas
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  • Updated By Myndo on May 9, 2005
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    The Olgas are located 42 km east of the Ayers Rock. Uluru (Ayers Rock) can be seen from there.

    The Olgas consist of 27 round sand stone Domes.
    The Aboriginal name for them is Kata Tjuta, meaning "many heads".

    The biggest one, Mount Olga is 546 m high, wich is 200 m higher than Uluru.

    You can walk around and through them and soak in the special atmosphere.
    Just make sure to take enough water with you. It can get bloody hot!

    There are two major walking trails, namely The Valley of the Winds and The Olga Gorge
    The former takes about three hours and leads you to several deep gorges. The latter leads up to the beautiful Olga Gorge and to its deadened cliff face and a rock pool.

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  • Directions: The Olgas are located 42 km east of the Ayers Rock.

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    Multitjulu Walk - traces of the Rainbow Snake
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  • Updated By Myndo on May 9, 2005
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    Multitjulu Walk - when walking around Uluru, you will also get to this walk. It is also accessible from a Carpark nearby. It can also be done by wheelchair.

    Length: 1km, 45 Minutes return time.

    The track leads to a waterhole at the rim of the Uluru.
    It is the home of the ancient water snake Wanampi.
    Once there was a fight between this snake and another (evil/dark) one. The traces of the fight can be seen on the Rocks (darker spots and bands and so)
    It is actually interesting, if you have someone who can explain you what happened (according to the story) and where you have to look....

    Easier to see are the rock paintings from the Aboriginal people, these can also be found here.

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  • Directions: Start from Multitjulu Car- park

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    Walk with the Mutitjulu
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    After you enjoy the first glimpse of Uluru in the morning with 500 of your closest neighbor campers, head onto one of the tour buses that is headed to the base walk with one of the guided tours. We decided to go on Uluru Sunrise and Base Tour with AAT Kings, which included a tour to the Mutitjulu Watering Hole, and then around the southern side of the rock. The tour will teach you about the bush vegetation and animals, including the Tjukurpa laws that bound the Aboriginal people.

    We enjoyed plenty of the Aboriginal cave drawings, as well as the stories of how Uluru was formed according to the Aboriginal ancestors.

    Enjoy. The tour costs $84 AUD.

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  • Website: http://www.aatkings.com/au/index.php?brochure_set_id=24289&brochure_id=2349®ion_tour_id=2583

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    Sunset at Uluru
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  • By bluesmama on May 27, 2004
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    I know this is not a very nice photo but I think it captures very well what the sunset viewing is like. I'd like to be able to enjoy it in peace, but that was not possible as you can see. On the other hand everyone there is together in the experience and everyone agrees how absolutely beautiful it is. And that is a plus too - having all these people talking to each other and enjoying this.

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    Let the Sun go down on Kata Tjuta without you
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    Watch the sunset while enjoying a drink with a local tour group on the trip to Uluru and Kata Tjuta. The package includes a great hike through the Valley of the Winds, then onto a viewing station where you can sip on champagne and nibblies while watching this beautiful view.

    The view is worthy of a picture every 3 minutes or so, allowing you to see the subtle changes of the coloration on the Olgas.

    Our tour started around 3pm, and the sunset near 7pm. From there, we headed back to Yulara, where we enjoyed a beautiful barbeque under the stars, ending with a little astronomy lesson from the guides.

    AAT Kings was our tour guide for this entire journey and did an excellent job!

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  • Phone: (03) 9915 1500
  • Website: http://www.aatkings.com/au/index.php?brochure_set_id=24289&brochure_id=2349
  • Other Contact: enquiries@aatkings.com.au

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    Take "ULURU EXPRESS" & do your own trekking
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  • UluruExpress - Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock)
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    You are in one of the most beautiful spot of Earth. Go and trek around Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) at your own pace. It takes about 5 hours each to complete the entire trekking circuit, so do bring comfortable shoes, lots of water and sunblock lotion. Uluru Express takes you to the spots and picks you up at the end of the day. No haste; no fuss. Take your time to really enjoy the splendour of the location. The service ends with a great sunset over Uluru or Kata Tjuta at your own choice. For latest rates, please access the URL attached.

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  • Website: http://www.uluruexpress.com.au/

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    Uluru - visit the Cultural Centre
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    Although limited in time , ‘of course’ we visited the Cultural Centre in the National Park. I think every visitor of this special place should do so, because the centre is an important introduction to the Aborigional (Anangu and Tjukurpa) culture of this part of Australia.

    The two remarkable buildings, a couple of km’s away from Uluru, are housing displays with photos, artefacts and videos, sound panels and much more to understand more of the significance of Uluru for the Aborigines.

    You can have a drink or snack in a café, the office of Anangu Tours, you can buy souvenirs and there is an excellent art gallery with fantastic works of local Aborigines and an Art Centre. If you are interested in Aboriginal art or crafts, you really should buy something here (see 'shopping tip').

    The Cultural Centre is opened daily from 7.00 am till 6.00 pm. Photography or video recording is not permitted at the Cultural Centre. Around the centre are picnic places with barbecue facilities.

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  • Directions: Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park; in the heart of the Red Centre and Australia.
  • Website: http://www.deh.gov.au/parks/uluru/vis-info/cultural-centre.html
  • Other Contact: uluru.info@deh.gov.au

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    Uluru - more than just a rock
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    Coming from Curtin Springs Station along the Lasseter Highway we saw for the first time in our life’s Uluru from a distance of about 40 km’s. And the next hours ‘it’ was coming closer and closer. At the park Entry Station we doubted paying the entrance fee for the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park of AUD 25,- per person. Such a ticket is valid for 3 consecutive days and we had only a couple of hours to visit before leaving by plane.

    But we never regretted our visit. From the moment we entered the park, it seemed if there was a kind of magic around the scenery. Driving in the park and coming closer, we stopped where possible (only allowed on official car parks) and enjoyed the view of this rock right in the middle of the heart of Australia. Each time Uluru was different and had an other colour, although we didn’t visited with sunrise or sunset (see my un-edited pictures).

    It was absolutely exciting to be so close to one of the wonders of the world. I can not explain, but Uluru did attract us more than I ever thought ‘it’ could do. For us Uluru was definitively more than just a rock.

    Please don’t climb Uluru !!
    ‘Listen! If you get hurt, or die, your mother, father and family will really cry and we will be really sad too. So think about that and stay on the ground.’
    Barbara Tjikatu, Anangu traditional owner

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  • Directions: Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park; in the heart of the Red Centre and Australia. 'Just' 460 km's from Alice Springs.
  • Website: www.deh.gov.au/parks/uluru
  • Other Contact: uluru.info@deh.gov.au

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