Yes, Uluru is the aborigine name and it is also known as Ayers Rock. It is situated in a national reserve and you pay $25 per person for a three-day pass to visit the park. It is very nicely arranged so that you have viewing places for sunrise and sunset. There is also a cultural centre where you can find out about the aborigine life and practices. You can also have guided tours or you can decide to simply walk around the rock or shorter walks. It is recommended that you don't climb it and I personally didn't have a problem with that!! Some people do insist on climbing though, apparently 35 people have died so far doing so.
We were fortunate to see two beautiful sunrises and one sunset and also spend a whole day in the national park. We visited the the Olgas which were equally impressive, if not even more. It is also very special to know that you are on sacred ground, in a place that is very, very old.
The other big rock we saw was when we drove in towards the Yulara resort from Alice Springs. It is Mount Conner, just as impressive in my view but virtually unknown.
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