Ayers Rock in Australia
Ayers Rock is the world’s largest rock. Located in Australia, it has been renamed Uluru, in keeping with the Aborginal roots of the continent “down under.” Uluru is 1,141 feet
high, a single rock that is as large as a small mountain. It is 1.7 miles wide, and made from sandstone. As near as geologists can figure, Uluru reaches nearly 1,000 feet more below the surface.
When you visit Uluru, you aren’t just gazing at a big chunk of rock. Beneath, caves honeycomb the rock. There is plenty of Ayers Rock to see below. But above, Uluru is just as cool. You can gaze at aboriginal paintings all around the surface. The best time to visit Uluru is at sunset, when the entire Australian Outback is awash in color and the setting sun illuminates Ayers Rock. Unfortunately, Uluru is a rather popular destination, so you may find yourself oppressed by the crowds. I recommend that, after seeing Uluru, you escape to the interesting — and less crowded — wonders of the Olgas (only 17 miles away, and take the Olga Gorge Walk) and head about 200 miles north of Uluru to Kings Canyon (complete with permanent oasis in the desert and very good Aboriginal paintings).
Aboriginal paintings, Ayers Rock, Uluru, Kings Canyon, the Olgas, Olga Gorge Walk, Australian Outback
November 9th, 2007 at 6:05 am
Umm … I don’t think it was *renamed* Uluru. I think that was its name for 1000s of years until us white people gave it our own name, and we’ve only recently recognised that.
November 29th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
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