We made the long journey across the red desert to Uluru and it’s a really impressive sight when you first see it rising alone above the red sand and scrub.
First we went on a ranger guided walk around part of the base of the rock. The emphasis now is very much on the spiritual importance of the site to the indigenous (Anangu) people and climbing is definitely discouraged. The ranger told us about the significance of the rock to the Anangu and explained some of the stories behind the rock art in the caves. He also told us about the geology and the flora and fauna. So, overall and excellent way of orienting ourselves and understanding the area.
We followed this by a visit to the excellent cultural centre and a drive around the base of the rock (too hot to walk it by now). At sunset we went back to watch the rock change colour as the sun sank below the horizon.
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