Uluru, Ayers Rock Backpackers
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Ayers Rock for backpackers is like honey to bees! It is a magnet that pulls you there because of the widely told stories of the natural beauty and magnificent scenery that can be seen for as far as they eye can see. Backpacking Ayers Rock is an experience of a lifetime that should definitely be made part of your itinerary. With plenty of accommodation places to choose from all offering budget prices, along with fantastic tours and attractions to be enjoyed you really must visit Ayers Rock.
Many first time visitors to Alice Springs believe that Ayers Rock is visible from the town. In outback terms, it is only a stones throw from Alice Springs, but in real terms, Ayers Rock is located some 461 km southwest of Alice Springs. This single rock, is the world's largest, it is 3.6 km long and 348 metres high, and is one of Australia's biggest drawcard for tourists from around the world. Two thirds of the rock is actually buried underground and the whole region has deep cultural significance to the local Aboriginal people. Thousands of people visit the Rock each year to view the spectacular colours of sunrise and sunset. Climbing the Rock is still allowed, although has been severely restricted. Walking around the base of the Rock can take up to five hours, but allows you to see caves filled with Aboriginal artwork. Certain areas are restricted as Sacred Aboriginal sites and may not be visited. Approximately 30km to the west of Ayers Rock are The Olgas, 36 undulating domes scattered over an area larger than Ayers Rock. The Aboriginal term Kata Tjuta means many heads, and the Olgas are as impressive as Ayers Rock for their sheer size, formation and beauty.
For cheap eating you should check out the Outback Pioneer Lodge. Open from 11am to 9pm, this kiosk serves fish and chips, or burgers, and is the cheapest source of food around. Or maybe light up your own BBQ. If you don't fancy the fish and chips from the kiosk, save a few bucks and go for the cook-your-own BBQ. There is also Geckos Café in the Shopping Square which is a Mediterranean-style restaurant and has great wood-fired pizzas and pastas.
Looking for traditional Aussie hospitality? You'll find it at the Voyages Outback Pioneer Lodge - 2 star lodge accommodation, budget cabins to dormitories. This hotel is perfect for the demands of travellers looking for quality service in relaxed surrounds. This is a place where friendships are made and good times are had by all. Taste Australia’s pioneering past, as you enjoy a beer and some outback delights at the do-it-yourself Outback BBQ, swap stories of your day's adventures, or sing along with the nightly entertainment. Alternatively, opt for the peace and quiet of the Bough House Restaurant with a gourmet buffet dinner and delicious a la carte lunch menu. With over 65 tours, local activities and attractions within the Resort and the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, your days will be action-packed. Take a helicopter tour for a bird’s eye view of the breathtaking central desert landscape. Ride a camel across the dunes to watch sunrise or sunset, or hop on a Harley for a burn around Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Hike through the Valley of the Winds or embark on a base walk of Uluru to discover its living landscapes.
So for the next leg of your backpacking tour around Australia, why not come to Ayers Rock and escape into the wonder that makes up this magical and wondrous part of the Northern Territory. Ayers Rock backpacking is definitely a must do when holiday in Australia and should not be passed by as you will regret it.
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