Uluru - Wikipedia
WEBUluru (/ 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
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.
Amazing facts | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
WEBThink you know Uluru and Kata Tjuta? Check your knowledge with these fascinating facts about the park.
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...
Uluru | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
WEBRising dramatically from the Central Australian desert, the huge red rock of Ulu r u is one of Australia’s most iconic attractions. Formerly known as Ayers Rock, Ulu r u is made of sandstone about half a billion years old. It stands 348 metres high and has a …
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 ...
11 Fascinating Facts about Uluru - Sightseeing Tours Australia
WEBAug 24, 2020 · Get to know the incredible Uluru with these 11 interesting facts about the monolith! 1. Uluru is taller than the Eiffel Tower; 2. It takes about 3.5 hours to walk around the base of Uluru; 3. There is even more of Uluru underground; 4. Traditional owners own the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park; 5. That’s why Uluru has two names; 6.
About Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
WEBUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is named after two of Australia’s most spectacular sites: the world-famous sandstone monolith of Uluru and the red domes of Kata Tjuta. Our dual World Heritage-listed park is in the heart of the Central Australian desert, about 450 km from Alice Springs.
Uluru: All Your Questions About the Rock Formation, Answered
WEBAug 12, 2023 · Uluru is a huge red-orange sandstone rock formation located in the flat landscape of central Australia. It is considered a sacred site to the Anangu Aboriginal people. While Uluru is often referred to as a monolith, it is scientifically known as an inselberg or monadnock, i.e. an isolated rock formation in an otherwise flat landscape.
About Uluru, What is it? | Uluru Australia - Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia
WEBUluru Australia is a 'Web Magazine' website that is dedicated to all things related to Uluru (Ayers Rock). We are passionate about Australia's iconic red centre, its vast open landscapes and the unforgetable experiences that are waiting for all who visit.
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