Uluru

The red Uluru massif also known as Ayers Rock is one of the most recognizable places in Australia, and at the same time a symbol of the wild nature of this continent.
It lies 335 km (208 mi) south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs, 450 km (280 mi) by road.
Uluru was first described by the traveler Ernest Giles in 1872 as a ''remarkable pebble''.

The sandstone formation stands 348 m (1,142 ft) high,
rising 863 m (2,831 ft) above sea level with most of its bulk lying underground, and has a total circumference of 9.4 km (5.8 mi)

Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara Anangu, the Aboriginal people of the area. The area around the formation is home to an abundance of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uluru and Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, are the two major features of the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park.