Uluru and Olgas from the Air

From a chopper you get a very good look at these imposing landmarks. Uluru is said to have formed many millions of years ago as a huge sandstone sedimentary rock. Later it was thrust up and onto its side with the layers now at an angle.

The second largest monolith in Australia is a title we are not sure of. It is not known for sure how much is beneath the surface. Mt Augustus in WA is visibly larger but may not extend as far below the surrounding lground.

The Olga's is a quite different composition and has weathered into the distinctive dome shapes now visible.

Standing beside the places make one feel very small and somewhat insignificant.Läs mer