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	Uluru (Ayres Rock) NT

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*Description*	Magnificent monolith offering great scenery, walks, and spectacular sunrise and sunset views.
*Location*	25° 20′ CD" S . 131° 01′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : * km * of Yulara. GPS position fix is at Uluru Climb Carpark.
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Spectacular rock formation with walks around the base, into gorges in the perimeter of the monolith, and up to the crest. Disabled access is only available to the "Base Walk". If you suffer from vertigo, don’t do the Summit Walk! Most of the Summit Walk is unguarded (ie no barriers, few handrails), so common sense is required. Whilst climbing to the top "is the thing to do", the Base walk (9 km) has a greater variety of sights (gorges, waterholes, weird sculptured surfaces etc), and does not impinge on Aboriginal sensitivities in the same way that walking to the summit does. It’s a good idea to start your walk early in the day, and take plenty of water and a hat! There are many sheer drops which are completely unfenced, so common sense is required. Locations of other places: Uluru-Kata Tjuta park entrance/boom gate: 25&#.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

Spectacular rock formation with walks around the base, into gorges in the perimeter of the monolith, and up to the crest. Disabled access is only available to the "Base Walk".

If you suffer from vertigo, don’t do the Summit Walk! Most of the Summit Walk is unguarded (ie no barriers, few handrails), so common sense is required. Whilst climbing to the top "is the thing to do", the Base walk (9 km) has a greater variety of sights (gorges, waterholes, weird sculptured surfaces etc), and does not impinge on Aboriginal sensitivities in the same way that walking to the summit does. It’s a good idea to start your walk early in the day, and take plenty of water and a hat! There are many sheer drops which are completely unfenced, so common sense is required.

Locations of other places: Uluru-Kata Tjuta park entrance/boom gate: 25&#.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Magnificent scenery on the "Base Walk" and the "Summit Walk". Explanatory boards on some aspects of Aboriginal culture, and wildlife. Periodic facilities around the base of the rock, including toilets near the "Summit Walk" carpark and halfway around the Base Walk (ie near the Sunrise viewing area), and the occasional seat to rest your weary legs..... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Upsides

Magnificent scenery on the "Base Walk" and the "Summit Walk". Explanatory boards on some aspects of Aboriginal culture, and wildlife. Periodic facilities around the base of the rock, including toilets near the "Summit Walk" carpark and halfway around the Base Walk (ie near the Sunrise viewing area), and the occasional seat to rest your weary legs..... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	The walk to the summit is not particularly arduous, but a lot of people have difficulty coming down past the point where the handrail ends. The only re.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	Accessible if towing camp.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	DEH Website
	Road Map
	Specific Road of Uluru-Kata Tjuta
	Walking Trails
	Interesting Information
	Traveller′s Tale
	DEH Website Index


*How do I get there*
	From the Yulara town entrance intersection, drive S 4 km to the Park Entrance Station and pay your entry fee (good for 3 days). Then a further 12.8 km to the peri.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Useful References*
	A very good reference is the excellent booklet on Uluru/Kata Tjuta geology, landforms and exploration "Uluru & Kata Tjuta – a Geological History" by IP Sweet and IH Crick, Au.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
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Document produced on 03-04-2008