World Mountains

Uluru ( Ayer's Rock ), Australia

Uluru, the second largest monolith

in the world after Mount Augustus,

is known as “ The Remarkable Pebble ”.

The site, known for its famous rock formation,

extends to some 2.5 kilometers.

The ownership of the park containing Uluru

has been given to the local Aboriginals. 

The park has many springs, waterholes,

rock caves and ancient paintings.

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The rock changes colour depending on the time

and atmospheric conditions.

 - the rock changes colour from a soothing blue

to a glowing red. 

The rock is basically arkose

which is a course-grained sandstone

rich in feldspar.

Uluru ( Ayer's Rock ), Australia

Uluru ( Ayer's Rock ), Australia

Uluru ( Ayer's Rock ), Australia

Rivulets on Uluru ( Ayer's Rock )

 after heavy rainfall

Sunset at Uluru ( Ayer's Rock ), Australia

Waterfall in Kantju Gorge

at Uluru ( Ayer's Rock ), Australia

• Mala walk at Uluru

Waterfall in Kantju Gorge

at Uluru ( Ayer's Rock ), Australia

• Mala walk at Uluru

Kata Tjuta

West MacDonnell Ranges

 near Alice Springs

• Wikipedia - MacDonnell Ranges

MacDonnell Ranges

near Alice Springs

• Wikipedia - MacDonnell Ranges

• West MacDonnell NP