Points to know about Uluru

Points to know about Uluru What you should know before travelling to Uluru

Points to know about Uluru It’s a fact commonly acknowledged by many travellers to Australia that the outback experience of the Northern Territory is not always the first choice for first timers to the country. Sure enough you would have seen its picturesque landscapes being used as the face of Australia, but not too many know enough to appreciate this part of the country. It’s easy to sign up for one of the many Uluru tours and just tag along. However, if you want to be a participant of Uluru’s culture then read our short guide to things you should know before travelling to Uluru.

Uluru Travel Guide

• Uluru history
• Visiting Ayers Rock
• Rock art at Uluru

Uluru’s story goes back thousands of years

The Anangu people are the traditional caretakers of this part of the western desert. The history of the park, its culture and local atmosphere all stem from this beautiful community. The tribe follows a traditional law and creation tale of how things began known as the Tjukurpa. These stories of creation have a moral story behind them and have been passed down through the generations. The stories make-up the heart and the ethos of their art, music, rituals and so much more . An interesting fact that you will discover on your tour is that according to the culture of the first people of Australia, men and women are considered equal. And each gender has a role and a place that is equally important and cannot be filled by the other gender.

Points to know about Uluru Visiting the heart of Uluru – Ayer’s Rock

Another interesting aspect about visiting Uluru is the understanding that travellers become exposed to the important position the place holds in the first people’s tradition. Perhaps the best time to visit Ayer’s Rock is at sunset or at sunrise and watch the changing hues cast their shadow against the imposing rock face.

Your walking on sacred grown so don’t climb Uluru

When one visits Uluru, one is considered as a visitor to this sacred land of the Anangu people. As such visitors are reminded to bear that sense of respect for the culture at Uluru. Climbing is not prohibited by Australian law but by the traditions of the community’s spiritual caretakers it is to go against their wishes. The peace loving community considers any accident or harm that could come to a visitor to be a mark of great sadness.

Don’t miss out on a visit to Kata Tjuta before your tour ends

No visit to Uluru is complete without some time spent at the Olgas also known as Kata Tjuta. This amazing rock formation is more than 40 km away from Uluru and many consider its redness to that of the planet Mars. The Red Centre at Kata is not as humid and dry as might be portrayed in travel guides , and it truly is a serene spot, especially the area called the Valley of Wind.