Environmentalist

Uluru

Environmentalist

Uluru is located in the centre of Australia in the Southern area of Northern Territory. Uluru, also known as Kata Tjuta, is a 348 metres tall rock formation made out of sandstone.

Uluru is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is protected by all of those who live near and visit. It is one of Australia's most recognisable natural landmarks.

It is wonderful natural environment that is home to a huge amount of flora and fauna. Humans have created some built features that allow humans to use Uluru without causing much damage.

Significance

Uluru is a significant Australian environment. It is a recognisable Australian landscape that has a huge cultural and spiritual significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Uluru has become an Australian icon. Uluru stands 348 metres tall, that is taller than the Eiffel Tower!

Why is this environment significant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

The Traditional Owners date back to living there 60,000 years ago.

Uluru is considered a sacred site to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Uluru carries great spiritual and cultural significance for the local tribes.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people believe that the world was empty with no features until the ancestors of the Anangu tribes arrived and travelled across Australia creating features like Uluru.

Rituals and celebrations still take place in the caves and surrounds of Uluru by the local tribes. Some rock paintings are still being created as well.

The Traditional Owners ask any visitors to treat the area with respect, care for it and consider them when admiring a sacred site. In return, local tribes are willing to show visitors around, educate them and guide them throughout Uluru and the surrounding desert.

Today, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are focused on protecting Uluru and the sacred areas that surround it.

Issues

The largest issue that Uluru is facing is the huge amounts of visitors wearing away and disrespecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. There are many reasons why you should not climb Uluru.

Firstly, for cultural reasons. Uluru is a spiritually and culturally important place to the Traditional Owners. While they are happy for visitors to learn and admire Uluru, it is important the visitors respect their wishes and abide by the rules to stay within the guided walking tracks and other attractions.

Secondly, for safety reasons. Climbing Uluru is a dangerous activity, many people have died trying and many have been injured. The climb is as high as a 95 storey building and is very steep. Those who attempt to climb Uluru, often forget how hot the weather is, the strong winds that can occur and how slippery the sandstone rock really is.

Thirdly, environmental reasons. When people walk over the same area regularly it wears away the ground, this is called eroding. If you visit Uluru you can actually see the path that many people have taken to get to the top. This path was not built to make it easier for climbers, it was formed from people constantly walking in that area. Therefore, climbing Uluru is actually destroying the rock itself.

Most people who visit Uluru today choose not to climb. This is a very respectful choice. It is important to think about your actions on the environment and ways you can protect these beautiful features.

Caring for the environment

As a country, to care for Uluru we need to do many things.

Many scientists work together with the Traditional Owners to create traditional ways of caring for the land mixed with the new technology and equipment for the best results. The National Park rangers work very hard to protect the plants, animals, culture and environment of Uluru National Park.

The rangers employ firemen to come and complete a process of burning. This involves creating a small controlled fire and putting it out. Burning is done as a prevention process for the risk of large wild fire, but also because many plants rely on fires to regenerate as they grow stronger after damage.

Another way to care for the environment is through the use of alternative walking tracks. These tracks have been built in order for visitors to not disrespect any sacred sites and reduce eroded areas.

When visiting Uluru it is important to make respectful decisions regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. It is also very important to take any pieces of rubbish that you brought with you to reduce amount of littering and pollution.

Can you think of more ways we can help protect and care for the Uluru?

Why should getaway visit?

Now it is your turn! Why do you think Getaway will want to visit Uluru? Is it important they go here? Do you think the Getaway staff and all the viewers will enjoy it?

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Uluru

Environmentalist

Uluru is located in the centre of Australia in the Southern area of Northern Territory. Uluru, also known as Kata Tjuta, is a 348 metres tall rock formation made out of sandstone.

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Uluru is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is protected by all of those who live near and visit. It is one of Australia's most recognisable natural landmarks.

​

It is wonderful natural environment that is home to a huge amount of flora and fauna. Humans have created some built features that allow humans to use Uluru without causing much damage.

Significance

Uluru is a significant Australian environment. It is a recognisable Australian landscape that has a huge cultural and spiritual significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Uluru has become an Australian icon. Uluru stands 348 metres tall, that is taller than the Eiffel Tower!

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Why is this environment significant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

The Traditional Owners date back to living there 60,000 years ago.

Uluru is considered a sacred site to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Uluru carries great spiritual and cultural significance for the local tribes.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people believe that the world was empty with no features until the ancestors of the Anangu tribes arrived and travelled across Australia creating features like Uluru.

Rituals and celebrations still take place in the caves and surrounds of Uluru by the local tribes. Some rock paintings are still being created as well.

The Traditional Owners ask any visitors to treat the area with respect, care for it and consider them when admiring a sacred site. In return, local tribes are willing to show visitors around, educate them and guide them throughout Uluru and the surrounding desert.

​

Today, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are focused on protecting Uluru and the sacred areas that surround it.

Issues

The largest issue that Uluru is facing is the huge amounts of visitors wearing away and disrespecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. There are many reasons why you should not climb Uluru.

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Most people who visit Uluru today choose not to climb. This is a very respectful choice. It is important to think about your actions on the environment and ways you can protect these beautiful features.

​

Caring for the environment

As a country, to care for Uluru we need to do many things.

Many scientists work together with the Traditional Owners to create traditional ways of caring for the land mixed with the new technology and equipment for the best results. The National Park rangers work very hard to protect the plants, animals, culture and environment of Uluru National Park.

​

Another way to care for the environment is through the use of alternative walking tracks. These tracks have been built in order for visitors to not disrespect any sacred sites and reduce eroded areas.

​

When visiting Uluru it is important to make respectful decisions regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. It is also very important to take any pieces of rubbish that you brought with you to reduce amount of littering and pollution.

​

Can you think of more ways we can help protect and care for the Uluru?

Why should getaway visit?

​

Now it is your turn! Why do you think Getaway will want to visit Uluru? Is it important they go here? Do you think the Getaway staff and all the viewers will enjoy it?

For more fun facts and photos