Ayers Rock in Australia

Ayers Rock (also known by its aboriginal name Uluru) is owned by Australia's indigenous people and considered one of the great wonders of the world. Located in Kata Tjuta National Park which is 280 miles (450km) southwest of Alice Springs. Ayers Rock is the world's largest monolith and an Aboriginal sacred site is Australia's most famous natural landmark.

Watching the colour of Uluru and Kata Tjuta change is a spectacular and popular activity. The colour changes result from the effects of the Earth's atmosphere on the sun's incoming rays. The ash, dust particles and water vapour present in the earth's atmosphere act as a filter which can remove the bluer light from the incoming rays of the sun, allowing the redder light through at different times of day. Reflections from the rock and clouds in the sky enhance the vivid colours.
Visitors may wish to make the tough 1.6km ascent to the top or take a walking tour around the rock with an aboriginal guide.

You can read the Uluru Myth Here


Location : 25° 20′ 41″ S 131° 1′ 57″ E


Source : [Department of Environment and Heritage of Australia] [Crystallinks]