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Isolated, dusty, enigmatic and stunning, Central Australia has much to
offer the curious and intrepid traveller. Australia's
red centre is
home to several dramatic natural wonders, the most famous of which is
Uluru,
commonly called Ayers Rock. The country's most well-known landmark
offers
a visual spectacle at sunrise and sunset when the huge block of rock
appears to go through vibrant colour changes. Kata
Tjuta, huge, dome-like formations also known as the
Olgas, and Watarkka
National Park with its massive Kings
Canyon gorge and red sandstone
walls are other regional wonders. The entire area is sacred to the
region's Aboriginal people, who today provide guided tours of the
region with a special knowledge of the landscape's geography and
history.
Alice Springs is the principal town in Central Australia and
is considered the capital of the Outback. Known simply as "the Alice,"
the remote centre maintains a
quirky persona with annual camel
races and the Henley-on-Todd
Regatta that
features bottomless eights, bathtubs and yachts racing through the sand
of the Todd
River’s dry riverbed. Yulara, the region's other chief
tourist centre, is situated just 14 km (9 mi) from Uluru and is a
collection of resorts,
restaurants
and tour
operators that support the large number of visitors
to Uluru-Kata
Tjuta National Park.
Australia
