How do people use Uluru?

Answer 1

The most logical way to get to Uluru from Sydney by road is the following: * head west along the South Western Motorway which then becomes the South Western Freeway * continue along as the Hume Highway * bear left towards Tarcutta on the Sturt Highway, continuing right through to Mildura in far western Victoria * continue along towards Barmera and Morgan, then turn northwest towards Port Augusta * continue north up the Stuart Highway until you reach the junction of the Lasseter Highway * Turn left down the Lasseter to get to Uluru / Ayers Rock This covers a distance of 2820 kilometres, and such a trip should be spread over many days. Many people merely take a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs, then a flight or bus to Uluru.

Answer 2

Uluru is the world's second largest monolith, found in the southern desert of Australia's Northern Territory (the largest monolith is also in Austalia, but it is not Uluru). This is a sacred place to the indigenous people of this land, the Australian Aborigines. It is believed that they settled in this area 10 000 years ago. To this day, the Aborigines still think of the region as a sacred, religious place and have many myths and legends involving the rock's creation.

Tourists are also common at Uluru, as it is a World Heritage Site. Some climb to the summit of the monolith, others photograph it from below. It is truly one of nature's beauties that everyone who visits "uses" in one way or another.

Answer 3

As of 2013, the climb up Uluru has been reopened. However, the Anangu people of Central Australia request, respectfully, that people do not climb Uluru. The landform is of spiritual significance to them. The route set apart for the climb is a sacred path taken only by aboriginal elders on ceremonial occasions.

From a practical point of view, one needs to be very fit to climb Uluru. In parts, the surface can be slightly slippery if one is not wearing shoes with proper grip, and the early part of the climb is very steep.

Answer 4

Yes, you can. Although the climb was closed for a period of time, it was reopened in 2013. However, the Anangu people of Central Australia, who are e tradition owners of Uluru, do respectfully request that people do not climb or walk over Uluru. The landform is sacred to them, and factors strongly in their Dreaming stories, their time of Creation.

Physically, it is certainly possible to walk over the rock. However, one needs to be very fit to climb Uluru. In parts, the surface can be slightly slippery if one is not wearing shoes with proper grip, and the early part of the climb is very steep.

Answer 5

The most logical way is to get to Alice Springs (drive, train or fly), and head southwest from there. The "Ghan" train trip to Alice Springs south from Darwin or north from Adelaide is a unique experience, and well worthwhile.

Answer 6

By road or light plane from Alice Springs with Northern Territory Air Services or helicopter.