About 550 million years ago these hardened sandstone layers were uplifted to form mountains, which then gradually eroded and washed away into number of large sediment rich alluvial fans, one of which formed the bases of Uluru/Ayers Rock.
To put this fact into perspective, the first mammals and the dinosaurs inhabited the Earth around 300-200 million years ago. So a fun fact for children is that Uluru/Ayers Rock is about twice as ancient as the dinosaurs!
The location of Uluru is in the southern part of the Northern Territory, Central Australia. Uluru lies 335 km south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs; or 450 km by road. Information off the internet.
It's a long drive but there is accommodation near by at Yalata a small village.
We have been to The Rock twice as it's so far away, these photos were taken from our last visit and are of the sunsetting over The Rock. There is a viewing area, people take their champagne, wine, or their dinner and stand or sit, take photos, videos watching the sunset changing colours on the landscape.
It's an amazing place.
