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.
It's an amazing place! We've seen it on TV.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is a lovely landmark of Australia, Anne.
DeleteThat looks so amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to be there and see the sun setting on the rock.
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteBeautiful! Yes, have seen it on TV, as well!
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Lovely when you are there in person, Donna, just magic.
DeleteWe have a few stones like this in the USA, though I think not as large.
ReplyDeleteOk. I believe there is a larger one in Australia but less accessible apparently.
DeleteHey Margaret,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great and historical place. Wonderful pictures.
Very nice!!
Many greetings,
Marco
Thank you Marco.
DeleteMe llama la atención el color de esa elevación, que se va transformando en rojizo, por efectos de la luz del sol del atardecer.
ReplyDeleteMuy buen trabajo fotográfico, en ese interesante reportaje.
Un abrazo.
Thank you. It's just amazing to see the sunsetting on and behind the rock, bright red to blues and so on.
DeleteVery beautiful and amazing to see.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill.
DeleteDefinitely an amazing place - that I haven't seen for myself. I am glad that people can no longer climb it though.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's not good to climb the rock, and I am pleased it's not permitted anymore. I have some photos of people climbing and will show them in due course EC.
DeleteAmazing. Love your pictures and all the good background info. I doubt I'll ever get there to see it, so glad you shared it.
ReplyDeleteSandy's Space
Thank you, Sandy. I'm pleased you enjoyed.
DeleteSomewhere I would love to visit, my parents visited the rock once or twice while exploring the country I remember the first time dad walked part of the way around it before returning to were mum was waiting.
ReplyDeleteNice memory Jo-Anne. It's good to visit there, very different to other areas of Australia.
DeleteGoodness those pictures are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary.
DeleteThat is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt is a magic place.
DeleteYou took some great photos of a magical, even spiritual place for so many people, not just our indigenous.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andrew. Certainly is a magical place for us and the indigenous.
DeleteEs un bello paisaje parece de otro mundo. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteIt's very different there for sure. I'll share more photos at some point.
DeleteThank you.
Only member of my family who has never been there or climbed it when you were
ReplyDeleteallowed to do so. I'm pleased that climbing has been stopped - it was dangerous anyhow.
However on flights to SE Asian destinations the plane (Garuda International, Thai International and Singapore airlines) quite often flies over it and then for the passengers gives both sides of the aircraft a look by turning around which is great and much appreciated.
Cheers
Colin
PS: Lovely sunny weather here today and I am in selection mode as from Sunday
into the form for Australia's unofficial except Melbournite's national day.
So Sunday is thinking day for the first four over the line. I'll forward you my expertise (?????) tips at no charge - ha ha.
I was aware that planes fly over it or near it as we have heard/seen them high up but didn't know that some planes turn around and fly over it again...how nice of them.
DeleteI'm pleased no one is permitted to climb it and it is too dangerous that have killed some people.
I would love to see it in person ...
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are amazing, a lovely post.
Happy November wishes.
All the best Jan
A site to behold, Jan. Once seen, never forgotton.
DeleteThank you.
450 ks from medical, food or car assistance? I hope the telephone reception is excellent, if you need help.
ReplyDeleteOh dear me, phone reception in the area is ok but beyond that no phone reception at all until you come to a town, or near that town.
DeleteThere would be someone come along if needed, few and far in between though. It's a different mindset when you travel in the outback, Hels.
My brother was there earlier this year and I'd like to go myself one day when I no longer have a cat to worry about.
ReplyDeleteHopefully you will get there then R. I'm sure your brother filled you in about Uluru.
DeleteThanks for write a history of Ayers Rock that a famous place to visit in Australia...
ReplyDeleteA nice moment when we can see a beautiful sunset here. Greetings.
You are welcome. Beautiful place.
DeleteWhat a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are really beautiful.
Greetings Irma
Thank you, Irma, it's different there and enjoyable.
DeleteIf I had a bucket list Uluru would be on it!
ReplyDeleteWell worth the visit, David.
DeleteVery cool! We have a similar place called Bear Butte here in South Dakota. It just comes up out of the ground in the middle of no where.
ReplyDeleteMust look that up, it's interesting how things like that just happen.
DeleteA mystical and beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteExtraordinary landscape.
Great photos!
Thank you, Maria. I'm so glad we visited there two times.
DeleteI came back to say that I loved the Wonderful AI image at the bottom of your blog.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you, Maria. It is a different AI and difficult to get just what I desired.
DeleteIt is amazing! I remember finding out about this place way back in my early teens, but didn't know any of this information. Thank you so much for the history as well as the geological info, and those maps are always a welcome addition. Happy November to you Margaret!
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise. Happy November to you too.
DeleteExtraordinary! very big rock!
ReplyDeleteYes, it very big.
DeleteThank you for the amazing photos and good information.
ReplyDeleteThe rock might speak somethng to visitors.
You are welcome.
DeleteWhat a nice place. He's in the middle of Australia.
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing him.
It's wonderful that you were there...
There is something sublime about this place, no wonder it represents a religious origin.
Thank you.
Kind regards to you.
You are welcome. It's a magical place.
DeleteSe ve tan precioso, también me gustaría verlo personalmente, demasiado lejos para mí. Gracias por tus fotografías, son preciosas. Un abrazo.
ReplyDeleteYes, a long way from you, Teresa, also a long way for me too but not as far.
DeleteYou are welcome.
It’s fascinating to think about how ancient it is—older than the dinosaurs! The sunsets must be absolutely stunning; I can just picture the colors changing over the rock. Thanks for sharing your awesome photos and experiences! I can’t wait to visit someday and see it all for myself!
ReplyDeleteYes. it's hard to believe it's older than the dinosaurs.
DeleteYou are welcome, Veronica.
Wow.. amazing rock formation. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThat is a very interesting place in the true sense of the word.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is Catarina.
DeleteLove the color change with light
ReplyDeletespectacular images dear Margaret !!!
ReplyDeletethe color changing with light makes it fascinating wow!
i also enjoyed reading history of how they formed
thank you for sharing
I'm glad you managed to get to this famous mountain. I've seen it many times on TV and I know that it has a very interesting history. Seeing it for the first time, many thought that it was something that maybe fell from the sky, from space... :) However, I was not aware that it lies almost exactly in the center of the continent. Excellent photos, there is something to see and admire, especially on this gray and cold day that prevails here....
ReplyDeleteRegards :)