Ayers Rock Country: Australia State: Northern Territory Elevation: 863 m (2,831 ft) Prominence:348 m (1,142 ft) Coordinates: 25°20′42″S 131°02′10″E.

Ayers Rock

• Country: Australia

• State: Northern Territory

• Elevation: 863 m (2,831 ft)

• Prominence: 348 m (1,142 ft)

• Coordinates: 25°20′42″S 131°02′10″E

Uluru

Uluru, also 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.

Climate and Seasons

The park receives an average rainfall of 307.7 mm (12.1 in) per year, and average temperatures are 37.8 °C (100.0 °F) in the summer and 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) in the winter. Temperature extremes in the park have been recorded at 45 °C (113 °F) during the summer and −5 °C (23 °F) during winter nights. UV levels are extreme most days, averaging between 11 and 15.

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Uluru at sunset

Uluru

Climbing

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Uluru (helicopter view)

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