Touropia Logo

Touropia Travel

Discover the World

  • Destinations
  • Videos
Home › Destinations › Australia

See Australia’s Iconic Uluru in 9 Different Colors

By Mike Kaplan · Last updated on November 26, 2024

One of the world’s largest monoliths, Ayers Rock is also one of Australia’s iconic landmarks. Located within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park of the Northern Territory, this large sandstone formation stands more than 1,100 feet (340 meters) high with a circumference of five miles (9 km). The local Aboriginal tribe, known as Anangu, call the rock Uluru and regard it as a sacred site.

Steeped in Aboriginal legends, the rock formation features caves containing ancient carvings and paintings. The area around Ayers Rock is home to a number of species of wildlife including rabbits, lizards, emus, bush turkeys, red kangaroo and the Woma python. Also located within the same national park, the Cultural Centre offers local art works and souvenirs in addition to exhibits about the history, myths, legends and culture surrounding Ayers Rock.

One of the rock’s peculiarities is that it changes colors dramatically with its normally terracotta hue gradually changing to blue or violet at sunset to flaming red in the mornings as the sunrises behind it.

UluruRachael Taft / Flickr
UluruGraeme Churchard / Flickr
UluruGraeme Churchard / Flickr
UluruRichard Thomas / Flickr
UluruDavid King / Flickr
UluruAlberto / Flickr
UluruCatherine / Flickr
Ulurumelalouise / Flickr
UluruPercita / Flickr

Although climbing Ayers Rock is permitted and popular among many tourists, this activity is sometimes forbidden during times of bad weather and when the local indigenous tribe performs traditional ceremonies and rituals. While there are walking tracks around the landmark, camel and helicopter tours are also available. Ayers Rock can be accessed by way of cars rented at the airport in the resort town of Yulara or by bus tours. Ayers Rock is 270 miles (450 km) west of Alice Springs.

SEE ALSO
A Guide Australia's 7 Beautiful Regions

Share this post:

Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Email
You Might Also Like
Best Things to do in Alice Springs

Best Things to do in Alice Springs, Australia

Uluru

25 Best Places to Visit in Australia

City Park

Best Things to do in Launceston, Tasmania

The Top 25 Tourist Attractions in Australia

15 Most Beautiful Towns and Villages in Australia

9 Most Amazing Places to Stay in Australia

Best Things to Do in Newcastle, NSW

Best Things to Do in Newcastle, NSW

5 Amazing Destinations in Australia

Things to Do in Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula

Best Things to Do in Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula

Best Things to Do in Hobart, Tasmania

Best Things to Do in Hobart, Tasmania

Best Things to Do on the Gold Coast

Best Things to Do on the Gold Coast, Queensland

6 Incredible Day Trips from Melbourne

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Latest

Pebble Beach Concours

9 Destinations Across the US for Car Enthusiasts to Add to Their Bucket List

Trinity Church

9 Magnificent Churches Across the U.S.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

11 Most Breathtaking Cathedrals in America

Travel Inspiration

Libreria Acqua Alta

12 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World

Summer Solstice

10 Best Places to Visit in June

Changi Airport

11 Unique Airports Around the World

Copyright © 2025· Touropia.com · About · Contact · Privacy Policy · Disclaimer