Perhaps Australia's most recognisable natural landmarks, also known as Ayers Rock, Uluru is a large sandstone rock formation. This spectacular geological site dominates the sandy plain in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia. Visitors travel from all over the world to see this majestic landmark, climb it and to take tours of the surrounding Park.

Uluru, is an immense monolith composed of hard sandstone that has been exposed as a result of folding, faulting and the erosion of surrounding rock. It lies 335 km south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs. 25 km to the east another gropu of large domed rock formations rise, Kata Tjuta, also known as Mount Olga.