When did Uluru become a tourist attraction?

When did Uluru become a tourist attraction?

Early tourism A dirt road to Uluru was constructed in 1948, and miners and tourists began to visit Uluru, Kata-Tjuta and beyond. The Ayers Rock National Park was declared in 1950, the same year that Alice Springs resident Len Tuit accompanied a party of schoolboys from Sydney’s Knox Grammar on a trip to Uluru.

Why is Uluru a national park?

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is named after two of Australia’s most spectacular sites: the world-famous sandstone monolith of Uluru and the red domes of Kata Tjuta. The land is owned by the Anangu people and leased to Parks Australia, who manage the national park in collaboration with the traditional owners.

When did Uluru stop being called Ayers Rock?

1993
Ayers Rock was the most widely used name until 1993, when the rock was officially renamed Ayers Rock / Uluru – the first feature in the Northern Territory to be given dual names.

Is the Uluru National Park a World Heritage Site?

Uluru is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uluru and Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, are the two major features of the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park . The local Anangu, the Pitjantjatjara people, call the landmark Uluṟu ( Pitjantjatjara [ʊlʊɻʊ] ).

Is the Uluru Kata Tjuta a World Heritage Site?

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is Aboriginal land. It is jointly managed by its traditional owners Anangu and Parks Australia. The park is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site for its natural and cultural values.

Where to start the base walk in Uluru?

So, in order to take part of the Uluru Base Walk, you will want to base yourself in the town of Yulara. From there you can make your way into the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park and to the Ayers Rock Carpark, where you can begin your walk around Uluru.

How big is the base of Uluru Rock?

Uluru is 863 m above sea level, 348 m above the plain and has a circumference of more than 9 km. The base of the rock is located about 2 km underground. Depending on the time of day and year, Uluru changes its color. The rock is grey in color, but as a result of the oxidation of the iron, the surface of the rock becomes brick in color.