Ulurualso referred to as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone
rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory,
central Australia. It lies 335 km (208 mi) south west of the
nearest large town, Alice Springs; 450 km (280 mi) by
road. Kata Tjuta and Uluru are the two major features of the
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. Uluru is sacred to the
Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, the Aboriginal people of
the area. It has many springs, waterholes, rock caves and
ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a World Heritage Site.