Where the bloody hell are the familiar faces?
Outback authenticity adds to the Uluru experience but getting local, indigenous people involved has been an ongoing challenge.
Elsewhere, all to yourself
The usual haunts may be booked solid but bargains await in places that go quiet in summer, writes Sheriden Rhodes.
Insider's guide to Uluru
Helen Greenwood explores Australia's best-known landmark with its traditional owners.
Up, down or all over
As a ban looms, Kerry van der Jagt and her friends battle with the dilemma of whether to climb Uluru.
Awake to the dreaming
Australians are at last taking an interest in indigenous history and culture, writes Jane E. Fraser.
Eyes open to the Dreaming
No more ho-hum tours. Traditional owners are taking the lead and exposing all comers to their timeless view of Australia, writes Sam de Brito.
Top 20 stylish outback escapes
From Tasmania to the Top End, Paul Myers finds remote destinations that deliver adventure with style.
Confessions of a rock fan
Louise Southerden embraces Uluru - huge, popular, complex and often misunderstood.
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No matter how many times you've seen it in photos, nothing comes close to seeing this icon in real life. The giant monolith is best seen at sunset and dawn, as the light changes and the rock seems to glow a vivid shade of red. The 10km base-walk is a must-do, offering a different perspective on the site. Nearby Kata Tjuta, another impressive rock formation, completes this essential Central Australian experience.