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Kakadu National ParkCity/Region: Darwin
This stunning park, covering almost 12,500 square miles (32,375 sq km) was added to the world's list of World Heritage areas in 1984 and is regarded as one of the natural marvels of Australia. The land itself is believed to be more than two billion years old, and is a jigsaw of wetlands, gorges, waterfalls, floodplains, rainforest pockets and escarpments. It offers the visitor a breathtaking variety of superb landscapes teeming with wildlife, and features some of Australia's most magnificent
examples of Aboriginal rock art. About 5,000 Aboriginal sites have been identified in the park area. The park can be visited on a day-trip from Darwin and contains more than 1,600 species of plants and 500 different kinds of birds and animals.
Phone Number: (08) 8938 1120 (Bowali Visitor Center)
Uluru - Kata Tjuta National ParkCity/Region: Alice Springs
Formerly known as Ayres Rock, Uluru rises from the surrounding plains, protected within the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park, and belongs to the Anangu Aboriginal people for whom it holds a special spiritual significance. In an isolated spot 280 miles (450km) from Alice Springs, the power of the rock draws hundreds of visitors taken on tours by Aboriginal guides who explain the monolith's importance in Aboriginal culture. A visit to this monolithic rock, the world's greatest, is an awesome experience. It is composed of a type of sandstone that has been exposed through folding, faulting, the erosion of rock and infill. At the base are caves, inlets and overhangs formed by chemical degradation and erosion. Some opt for the 1,142ft (348m) climb to the top, which takes about 45 minutes and is not for the faint-hearted; however it should be noted that for spiritual reasons the Anangu people request that visitors not climb the rock. Visitors should try to view Uluru at different times of the day - part of the magic of the rock is its constant color changes in different lights, particularly at sunrise and sunset. Visitors can take a camel tour of the outback at Uluru, or enjoy an unforgettable flight in a light aircraft or helicopter for a bird's eye view of the monolith. About 19 miles (30km) from Uluru is another fascinating geological formation on the desert landscape. Known as Kata Tjuta (formerly known as the Olgas), these comprise 36 domes of red-brown earth, the tallest of which, Mount Olga, is 656ft (200m) taller than Uluru. There is a range of accommodation at Uluru, from luxury resorts to campsites. There is also an Aboriginal cultural center and an arts and craft center, along with restaurants, swimming pools, galleries, supermarket, medical center and post office.
Phone Number: (0)8 8956 1128
Email Address: uluru.info@environment.gov.au
Website: www.environment.gov.au/parks/uluru/vis-info/index.html
Hours: Hours vary depending on the season. Generally opens between 5am and 6.30am and closes between 7.30pm and 9pm
Admission: A$25 (adults), valid for three consecutive days
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