Many oddly shaped rock formations, caves, springs and water holes and, above all, the way the rock magically changes colour at sunrise and sunset, gave rise to numerous legends. No wonder, that the Uluru became a sacred site to the Anangu Aboriginal people and with it the Red Centre the spiritual heart of Australia. On  rock caves and shelters still today well preserved ancient paintings can be found and bear witness to Aboriginal art and culture. The Uluru is listed as a World Heritage Site for its exceptional natural and  man-made attributes.

There are many guided excursions including the tough 1.6 km ascent to the top of the Uluru, but you can easily explore this mysterious place on your own account, supported by brochures, or just following the marked paths, which guide you to the most interesting and sacred sites. The major walk leads around the base of the Uluru,  but there are also shorter walks. They all reflect in their own special way the mystery of dreamtime and give an inside into ancient Aboriginal culture. We decided on the two km long Mala walk, which tells of the arrival of the Mala people at the Uluru and the only 0,5 km long walk to Mutitjulu, a reliable water hole, which is an extremely important cultural site. The Mala Walk is also the starting point for Uluru climbing, but it is requested, that you respect the wishes of Anangu by not climbing the Uluru.