Uluru is a Natural Wonder Accessible From Alice Springs

central Australia is home to one of the greatest natural wonders svijeta.Slika all mighty Uluru (Ayres Rock) stuck in the middle of a sandy desert plains is one of the most famous natural icon in the world.

rock itself can be compared to an iceberg in that most of its mass is hidden from view. Given that there is 350 meters above the desert plains, its true size is staggering. The carbon in the samples near the show 500 million years of existence.

is claimed that the local natives, Australian aborigines, often a stone for 40,000 years. This is understandable since the great cultural importance to the traditional owners (Anangu tribe). Their ancestors are now working as a conservator of the rock, much of which is education of those who visit the area.

They are the preferred guides on walking tours through the rocks, highlighting local flora and fauna, explaining what is considered 'Bush food' and how many spremni.Vrhunac for the first time evidence of traditional Aboriginal dreamtime stories. Ancient rock drawings highlight these stories, as the authentic charm of the guide.

national park in which Uluru, and several other important sites are included in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. It is a world heritage listed for protection of natural and cultural values ​​unique to this area and indeed the whole world.

The debate is raging in Australia about the ability to climb the rock or not. Local Aboriginal people prefer that visitors not climb Uluru because of the sacred prošlosti.Vlasti managing the park, is also troubling many deaths and serious injuries that have occurred by those who have climbed. Although the guide rail chain link marked path for many years, on busy days is congested with many tourists who climb, slow walkers, fast walkers force to catch up with them. Abandonment is defined to follow proved fatal on several occasions.

It stands 350 meters high, in the middle of flat desert, may cause significant winds to occur. Many who have climbed the rock and came back often talk about an awkward moment.

visitors are now encouraged to follow a 9 km walking trail that circumnavigates the rock. This route offers plenty of photo opportunities from a variety of angels and lighting conditions. As the most vivid colors of rocks when the sun is low, sunrise and sunset are busy times ... but well worth the effort.

Uluru is 440 km southwest of Alice Springs. Many believe that it is advantageous to organize a group tour from Alice Springs, as a knowledge guide provides more insight into the region, accommodation in the vicinity of the rock in private hands and it frees you to enjoy the ever-changing scenery on the road.

A similar visit to the Grand Canyon or the Pyramids, a visit to Uluru will be an experience that will stay with you forever.