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Deep in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, Uluru (formerly Ayers Rock), is one of the most photographed natural wonders in the country. The striking red monolith forms the centerpiece of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a World Heritage Site jointly managed by Parks Australia and the traditional landowners, the Aṉangu people. World famous, spectacular Uluru is instantly recognizable due to its ruddy red hue; it is one of Australia’s most prominent landmarks. The immense rock is incredible to visit and the main reason the national park is such a popular destination. Its grandeur and uniqueness live long in the memory of those who gaze upon it. While Uluru is the main draw, the equally mesmerizing rock formations of Kata Tijuta are fantastic to wander around, and there are lots of activities for visitors to enjoy. Owned by the Anangu Aboriginal people, the site is of great cultural and spiritual significance to them; you can learn more about their way of life at the brilliant cultural center. With lots of great walks, bike rides and tours, the astounding beauty of this national park really is awe-inspiring.
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Piriyakutu/piriya piriya (August to September)
Piriya is the name of the warm, steady wind that arrives from the north and west at this time of year. Warmer weather brings the park’s many reptiles out of hibernation. Animals start to breed, and food plants (including the honey grevillea) begin to flower, fruit and seed. This is also a good time to hunt kangaroo.
Mai wiyaringkupai/kuli (around December)
The hottest part of the year. This season brings storm clouds and lightning, but little rain. There is not much food around at this time, and lightning strikes can start fires.
Itjanu/inuntji (January to March)
Puffy clouds appear on the western horizon and quickly move east to cover the sky, bringing rain with them. Storms can come in from other directions, whipping up winds and sending the temperature down. Many food plants flower during this season, and good rains produce plenty of fruit and seed.
Wanitjunkupai (April to May)
The cold weather creeps back over Uluru. Clouds come from the south and sit low on the hills for most of the day, but don’t produce much rain. The park’s reptiles begin hibernating for the winter ahead.
Wari (late May to July)
This is the cold time, when there is nyinnga (frost) and kulyar-kulyarpa (mist or dew) every morning but little rain. The frosts cure the grasses, drying and preserving them. This dry fuel feeds the fires that can ignite in early summer.
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