It may be forbidden to climb Uluru now, but there's plenty to do — such as take tours, ride Segways and skydive — at Australia's famous monolith.
Climbing is banned, but there's plenty to do during a visit to Uluru.Since Australia's rusty-red monolith, Uluru, was handed back to its original owners in 1977, the Anangu people have welcomed visitors to walk its 9.4 kilometer circumference and soak up its spiritual presence. They've also been vocal about the fact they'd prefer people didn't climb Uluru, as this was seldom allowed in the past.
Eighty percent of tourists to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park respected the request, although the other 20% chose to haul themselves up the rock's 348-meter surface regardless. At least 35 climbers died while doing so. The climbing ban was marked by a ceremony by the Anangu, the original owners of the land that is now part of Uluru-Kata-Tjuta National Park.Now, there's no longer a choice. On October 26 of this year, the park's Board of Management officially banned climbing on Uluru. In the weeks that followed, the chains installed in 1963 to help people climb the steep rock were removed and symbolically handed over to Anangu elders.
Regardless of what you call it — Uluru is also known as Ayers Rock — there are dozens of ways to experience all that is sacred about Uluru and the rest of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Here are just a few options.Many visitors begin with a free, ranger-guided walk along the two-kilometer wheelchair-accessible Mala Walk. However, many Anangu suggestbefore setting out. Here, to the sounds of ceremonial songs, visitors can learn about the Anangu's laws, traditions and art.
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