Day 12: Sunrise over Uluru and a drive to Kata Tjuta

Another very early start was required in order not to miss the sunrise, but it was well worth the effort to see how the light changed the colour and definition of the rock.













































In the distance are the other rocky outcrops, the Olgas, (now known as Kata Tjuta), which were formed at the same time as Uluru, although, geologically, they are very different. Graeme, our guide for the day, was very knowledgeable about both botany and geology so we learned a lot.

After breakfast we set out for a closer look at Kata Tjuta, which means many heads. First we walked up to a Dune Lookout.



























I had finally acquired the correct netting, which I hoped gave me the air of belonging to the Raj.... Perhaps a refugee from Jewel in the Crown?









After a short drive we set off on a walk into Walpa Gorge. Here are the other members of the group with Graeme our guide.




































Even though there are many visitors and, of course many vehicles, Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park remains surprisingly serene. No wonder it has such significance for the Aboriginal Peoples.