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Discover Ayers Rock
Ayers Rock (Uluru) is one of the most famous Australian
icons located in the Uluru National Park. Located within a
days drive south west from Alice Springs, it should be seen
at least once in a lifetime for its sheer beauty, ever
changing colours and vast, wide plains.
You can pick up your campervan at Alice Springs, and enjoy
the freedom to explore not only this famous attraction at
your leisure but the sheer thrill of driving in the red
centre and all there is to offer in all directions.
There is a lot to do here. Once you have stopped in at the
cultural centre to get your bearings, then you have a choice
of simply watching the changing colours of the Rock at
sunrise or sunset, going on the climb, taking a camel or
Harley Davidson tour, sunset dinners or even a flight over
the rock for a different perspective.
The majority of tourists who visit come with Ayers Rock in
mind, either to attempt the walk or capture the magnificent
changes in colour at sunset or sunrise. Whatever you choose
you will need to stick around a couple of days at least to
make the most of your stay here.
Ayers Rock Campground is a fantastic base to explore the
surrounding landscapes, with excellent facilities and plenty
of room under the native oak trees. There is such a
diversity of plant and animal life here. Although the
conditions appear severe, with hot days and sub zero nights,
many species have found a way to adapt and thrive in this
remote corner of the territory.
This entire region has huge cultural significance.
Aboriginals have great respect for the giant structure, with
dreamtime stories about the area still told today. You can
also take a tour with a local guide who can explain more
about the ancient culture, bush tucker and surrounding
vegetation.
The Olgas are not as famous but equally as impressive in
their own right. About thirty kilometres drive from Uluru,
the best time to visit is at sunrise as the temperatures can
increase rapidly in the middle of the day. There are two
walks available. The Valley of the Winds walk takes you on
a trip around a number of the dome shaped Olgas, and the
other takes you to the Kalpa Lookout. With only the red
outback plains and brilliant blue skies in the distance, it
really is an incredible attraction from any angle.
Head three hours north east from Ayers Rock and you will
enter the Watarrka National Park, home of Kings Canyon.
There are all species of exotic plant life here, as well
abundant wildlife. Pack your walking shoes for a three to
four hour walking trail which will take you to the rim of
the Canyon for spectacular views.
Most popular natural attractions are the Garden of Eden
which features a waterhole and abundant vegetation. There
is also a shorter walk which takes you to the middle of the
Canyon and will also give you some fantastic scenery. The
unusual rock formations of the Lost City will keep you in
awe, named because at different angles they do look like the
forgotten remains of an old city.
Kings Creek Station is located just over thirty kilometres
from the Canyon and is a great place to rest and unwind for
a few days. There are also adventure activities to choose
from here such as helicopter flights over the canyon, camel
riding and quad biking.
Ayers Rock, the Olgas, Kings Canyon and the stark red
landscapes of the red centre are everything Australia is
known for and proud to show off to rest of the world. Many
people choose an outback adventure to escape to a place
where there is freedom, rugged beauty and incredible
landforms. You have it all here.
Jenny Brewer
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