Discover The Olgas In Northern Territory Australia

The Olgas, also known as Kata Tjuta, is a hotspot in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, famously known for its natural beauty. Located in the Northern Territory of Australia, and best seen at sunrise and sunset, The Olgas are thirty six enormous, captivating rock formations that spread over 20 km.

The sandstone domes are believed to be over 500 million years old, and are extremely sacred by the Anangu people, especially by the men, so stick to the paths. Take a trip to the free cultural centre, where you can learn about the aboriginal traditions.

Hiking around the domes is a must if you are visiting the area. You can choose between shorter, more relaxed 2km strolls, and 7km hikes (two to four hours) that are more challenging and rewarding. The trails wind through the gorges, where you can watch the sun pore in and enjoy the scenic views of the miraculous domes and surrounding area.

It is recommended starting a trail early in the morning, as it enables you to see the domes light up right in front of you, whilst appreciating the morning bird calls and mountainous sounds in the valleys.  The sunset at Kata Tjuata is picture-perfect; follow the signs to the sunset viewing area to see the domes turn a dark shade of red, and catch the beauty of the sun going down. The National Park also hosts a picnic and sunset-viewing area with toilet facilities a few kilometres west of the base of Kata Tjuta, so you can spend some time and take in the breathtaking views of the park.

The fee into the National Park is $25.00 per adult for a 3-day pass, which helps to maintain the park. If you want to really have a memorable experience, why not explore the region by camel, go on an outback bike ride, take a scenic flight or experience the magical waterfalls.

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