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.
Uluru
Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Yulara.
The greatest tourist attraction in the Northern Territory. An awesome sight particularly at both sunrise and sunset.
There is something totally awe-inspiring about Uluru. There it sits in the centre of Australia. A huge monolith, 862.5 metres above sea level, 1395 km south of Darwin and 465 km south west of Alice Springs, rising out of the desert. No wonder the local Aborigines regarded it as a sacred site. The average white Australian, clinging to the shores of this vast continent, also regards 'the greatest stone on earth' as something very special.
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.