Island Mountains Of Uluru
Located towards the South of the Northern Territory of Australia, Uluru, the UNESCO World Heritage Listed site is visited by thousands of tourists and natives all-round the year. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder why sightseeing tours to Uluru are so popular. This sandstone formation is one of Australia’s natural landmarks begetting Uluru to be a famous destination Down Under. This monolith rising 348m above surrounding plains is known to change its colour due to oxidation of iron present within the sandstone. This unique characteristic causes it to appear orange during sunrise and red during sunset.
Uluru welcomes ample crowd during the beginning and end of the day as it provides splendid viewing platforms in addition to 360° views of Uluru. Although the entire canyon seems dry, it actually has several species of mammals, reptiles, birds and frogs. Plant life is also abundant with 400 different species of fauna inhabiting Ayers Rock.
All these natural landmarks are overshadowed by the spectacular Kings Canyon. Located in the midst of Watarrka National Park, the stupendous canyon stands tall overlooking the rustic desert.
King Of The North
The blazing red sandstone that built up Kings Canyon showcases an imposing spectacle which cannot be replicated. The towering canyon rooted in the Northern Territory offers several walking tours categorised upon their degree of endurance. Rim Walk, the famous among them is a 6km worthwhile walk to the vantage point from where panoramic views of canyon can be captured. The mystical pattern in which light is dispersed over the canyon during sunrise and sunset cause the red sandstones to glow in colour resulting in an out-of-the-world spectacle which can be viewed from the tag end of Rim Walk. Rim Walk concludes with a relaxing descend into the enchanting oasis, “Garden of Eden”.
The arduous Rim walk is recommended only for those who have an above-average fitness as it covers a distance of 6km with over 500 steps to climb. Many tourists visiting Kings Canyon prefer a small and bog standard walk only to get a feel of this gigantic canyon, one such walk is Kings Creek Walk. Leisure along the paved pathway to the floor of the canyon and spot varieties of birds, plants and animals.
The imposing walls of Kings Canyon, maze of weathered sandstone domes and Kings Creek flowing at the bottom is what makes it a popular backpacking destination.
The location of the Kings Canyon is also perfect as it is almost at an equal distance from both Alice Springs and Ayers Rock. This has brought about a plethora of tourists flocking in as it also features spectacular views of Watarrka National Park and George Gill Range.
Kings Canyon also has a variety of unique tours and ways to explore the weathered domes of Lost City, the lush Garden of Eden, palm-filled crevices and species of native animals and plants. The walking trails in the company of an Aboriginal elder is an informative way to explore the canyon. You can also choose to piggyback a camel for ride along the canyon floor or go on a four wheel drive along the red rock tracks.
Whichever be your choice, Uluru sightseeing tours promise to be worth the money for the scenic, spiritual and cultural value you’ll get!
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