There are 22 species of native mammals that can be found in the park including kangaroos, marsupials, bats and dingos. There are also over 150 bird species that have been spotted so far. The red sandy planes and native flora add to the bauty of this spectacular natural landscape.
Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site located in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is named after the two famous sandstone rock formations located within the park namely Uluru/Ayers Rock which is an enormous monolith and Kata Tjuta/The Olgas which are a series of rock domes. The park draws thousand of visitors from all over the world each year and is a great way to understand and explore the Aboriginal culture and its ties to the natural rock formations.
You take an easy stroll to the Kata Tjuta dune viewing area to absorb the wonders of this breathtaking landscape if you choose to explore with Kata Tjuta first. You can also walk you way to the mesmerizing Walpa Gorge or take up the worthy challenge of enduring The Valley of the Winds Walks.
Walking around Uluru will simply amp your adventure at the Park. Depending on the amount of time you have in hand, you can choose from an array of walks like the Uluru base walk, Mala walk to Kantju Gorge, Lungkata walk, Kuniya walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole or Liru walk.
The park draws thousand of visitors from all over the world each year and is a great way to understand and explore the Aboriginal culture and its ties to the natural rock formations. A three-day permit is required to enter the park and costs about $25 AUD per person.
The park covers a 1,326 square kilometres (512 sq mi) and is located 440 kilometres (270 mi) southwest of Alice Springs, which is the nearest city. The park and its monoliths are an iconic representation of the culture of the indigenous culture of Australia.