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Thanks, but its actually called Uluru, well thats the correct name for it, the aboriginis call it that anyway....i think it was named Ayres rock by the settlers allthough you might tell me more :-)
The local Pitjantjatjara people call the landmark Uluṟu (Aboriginal pronunciation: [uluɻu]). This word is a proper noun, with no further particular meaning in the Pitjantjatjara language, although it is used as a local family name by the senior Traditional Owners of Uluru.[2]
On 19 July 1873, the surveyor William Gosse sighted the landmark and named it Ayers Rock in honour of the then Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers.[3] Since then, both names have been used.
The local Pitjantjatjara people call the landmark Uluṟu (Aboriginal pronunciation: [uluɻu]). This word is a proper noun, with no further particular meaning in the Pitjantjatjara language, although it is used as a local family name by the senior Traditional Owners of Uluru.[2]
On 19 July 1873, the surveyor William Gosse sighted the landmark and named it Ayers Rock in honour of the then Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers.[3] Since then, both names have been used.
Middle of summer? Uluru? On anything other than a plane? Crazy.
31 hours on a bus? No ta.
http://www.rome2rio.com/s/Melbourne/Alice-Springs
When I went in 2011 from Melbourne there were no direct flights to Uluru, so had to go via Sydney. I'm not sure if that's changed.
Definitely worth doing the 'Sounds of Silence' dinner - it was exceptional.
31 hours on a bus? No ta.
http://www.rome2rio.com/s/Melbourne/Alice-Springs
When I went in 2011 from Melbourne there were no direct flights to Uluru, so had to go via Sydney. I'm not sure if that's changed.
Definitely worth doing the 'Sounds of Silence' dinner - it was exceptional.
EXKAY120 said:
Thanks, but its actually called Uluru, well thats the correct name for it, the aboriginis call it that anyway....i think it was named Ayres rock by the settlers allthough you might tell me more :-)
The local Pitjantjatjara people call the landmark Ulu?u (Aboriginal pronunciation: [ulu?u]). This word is a proper noun, with no further particular meaning in the Pitjantjatjara language, although it is used as a local family name by the senior Traditional Owners of Uluru.[2]
On 19 July 1873, the surveyor William Gosse sighted the landmark and named it Ayers Rock in honour of the then Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers.[3] Since then, both names have been used.
The term "traditional owners" has only recently been invented when someone realised there would be money in it. AFAIK the Australian Aborigine never had any concept of or word for ownership.The local Pitjantjatjara people call the landmark Ulu?u (Aboriginal pronunciation: [ulu?u]). This word is a proper noun, with no further particular meaning in the Pitjantjatjara language, although it is used as a local family name by the senior Traditional Owners of Uluru.[2]
On 19 July 1873, the surveyor William Gosse sighted the landmark and named it Ayers Rock in honour of the then Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers.[3] Since then, both names have been used.
Jader1973 said:
Direct flights are hard to find.
My parents went a couple of weeks ago - flew to Alice (a dump) and then bus to Ayer's Rock - 8 hours or something crazy but did include stops along the way.
I agree about Sounds of Silence - it was great.
Not that hard - webjet.com.auMy parents went a couple of weeks ago - flew to Alice (a dump) and then bus to Ayer's Rock - 8 hours or something crazy but did include stops along the way.
I agree about Sounds of Silence - it was great.
1 direct flight a day - jetstar. 438 dollarydoos return per person to AQY from MEL next week. It'll be more expensive over Christmas though.
Then only a 15 minute transfer to the only hotel complex nearby.
There really isn't much doing out there, so I wouldn't recommend staying for more than a few days...Other than Uluru there is Kings Canyon and the Olgas to see and that's about it. I'm glad I went, it is a pretty cool sight especially at sunrise and set.
I haven't been to Alice but everyone I know who has been commented on it's lack of charm.
Wifey and I tend to go overseas these days, you get a lot more bag for your buck, especially over Christmas.
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