2. Ayers Rock Country: Australia State: Northern Territory Elevation: 863 m (2,831 ft) Prominence:348 m (1,142 ft) Coordinates: 25°20′42″S 131°02′10″E

3. Uluru Uluru, also referred to as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. It lies 335 km (208 mi) south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs; 450 km (280 mi) by road.

4. Climate and Seasons The park receives an average rainfall of 307.7 mm (12.1 in) per year, and average temperatures are 37.8 °C (100.0 °F) in the summer and 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) in the winter. Temperature extremes in the park have been recorded at 45 °C (113 °F) during the summer and −5 °C (23 °F) during winter nights. UV levels are extreme most days, averaging between 11 and 15.

5. Photo Gallery Uluru at sunset Uluru Climbing

6. Photo Gallery Uluru (helicopter view) Close up Content