Sunset Uluru

The bus tours are able to access a section that overlooks both landmarks although Kata Tjuta is further away.
The colours of the rock seem to be more pronounced in the afternoon and once again you are astounded by how big the rock is. Our guide said that the rock extends down into the earth for 6 kilometers and was formed as two large land masses collided together millions of years ago.
The orange colour of the rock is a result of the process of oxidation and rusting on the surface of the exposed rock as a consequence of the elements over time.
Because it has been dry up here for such a long time there is a scarcity of bird life and native animals.Read more