Kata Tjuta
Sophia S.
Location
Kata Tjuta is located in central Australia, four and a half hours away from the nearest large town, Alice Springs. Many hotels and resorts are closer than this. Because of Kata Tjuta's location far from any other cities it is a very quiet and relaxed place.
Map Of Australia
Sunrise Over Kata TJuta
Many Trails Are Open For hiking
Description
What were once sand hills under the ocean, are now Kata Tjuta and Uluru. The two ranges were once made of sand, but as time went and the sea dried up, they collected surrounding sand and rock, eventually they dried up, some turned to sandstone, while others turned to conglomerate. Kata Tjuta and Uluru would not have been anything other than some very large rocks that have been eroded if not for their exceptional height or that they are tiled at a 90° angle.
Field of Light Celebration
Sunrise Over Kata Tjuta
sunrise over mt. olga
HIstory
Dot Painting in Australia
The Anangu People's Culture
Anangu Tribe Leader
Why is it Sacred
sunsets at kata tjuta
the olga mountains
valley of the winds gorge
Interesting Fun Facts
- Kata Tjuta is located 348 meters above the ground and 860 meters above sea level.
- In 1950, it became a national park but the owning tribe had lived there for 30,000+ years.
- Kata Tjuta is filled with animals; 21 mammals, 73 reptiles, 178 birds, 4 frogs.
- This area is an incredibly popular tourist area, 250,000 people visit every year.
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