Uluru is the second largest monolith in the world. The largest is Mount Augustus in Western Australia , twice as large, but half as magical. In central Australia is this lonely red colossus 3 km long, 350 meters high and another 3 km below the surface. Uluru and the land in the area are owned by the Anangu Aboriginal people and managed jointly with the Australian National Park Service.
Beware of the heat
If you decide to climb this colossus of nature, be well prepared as there have been several deaths related to heart attacks due to exertion. Before you go, get in good shape so you don’t have any scares. Over a mile you will have the ascent in which it will take about an hour. Bring good running shoes and plenty of water . Climbing is prohibited in the hottest hours.
An excellent alternative to climbing is walking . You can do a 10 km route around it. This path is flat and has a very well defined route. Depending on your physical condition and your speed, you can do the tour in about 3-4 hours .
accommodation
If you want to continue enjoying the area, it is best to stay there. Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort) is 20 kilometers from Uluru and offers a comfortable (though not cheap) hotel and campsite. Camping in the Uluru area is not allowed. People usually stay in fixed camps, where the facilities are a bit basic, but they are the best option to sleep under an impressive blanket of stars.
Important information : From October 2019 you will not be able to climb Uluru