The UNESCO World Heritage site of Uluru is an unmistakeable symbol of the Australian outback and is one of the top destinations for travellers to Australia. Standing 348 metres tall, Uluru is surrounded by waterholes, springs, caves and fascinating rock formations as well as ancient Aboriginal rock paintings.
Uluru (once known by European settlers as “Ayers Rock”) is part of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, which also contains Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Both Uluru and Kata Tjuta are sacred to the Anangu people, the traditional custodians of the land. The land is leased to Parks Australia and is jointly administered by the Anangu and Parks Australia.
The Anangu people have a strong living culture in the area. Archaeologists believe Aboriginal people have been living in Central Australia for over 30,000 years.