Uluru (Ayers Rock)
General information and facts about Ulu
ru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tju
ta (The Olgas) in the Ulu
ru – Kata Tju
ta National Park.
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The background and history of the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people (Anangu), the traditional custodians of the land that encompasses Ulu
ru and Kata Tju
ta.
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The history of the first Europeans to venture into Central Australia, early settlements and the development of pastoralism.
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Information on the geological history of Ulu
ru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tju
ta (The Olgas) that led to these amazing icons of the Red Centre.
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A brief history of tourism to Ulu
ru (Ayers Rock) which began in 1936 through to the 400,000 plus visitors the Ulu
ru – Kata Tju
ta National Park receives today.
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Information on the climate of Central Australia with graphs showing average temperatures and rainfall.
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Learn about the fascinating landforms of Central Australia and how plants and animals adapt to the arid environment.
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