Kata Tjuta National Park is one of many sites in Australia that reflects the Aboriginal culture of the country. It is spread over a vast area of 126, 132 hectares and features a wide variety of flora and fauna. Infact the name of the park is derived from Aboriginal language; "Kata Tjuta"
actually means "many heads". The entire region is a paradise for the nature lover. The whole place is replete with deep gorges and bewildering valleys and because of its natural wonders and cultural significance the park has been included in the World Heritage list. The whole park is looked after by the Aboriginals, known in the area as Anangus. They think that the park was created by their ancestors and believe that it is their duty to keep the Aboriginal tradition alive.
One of the chief attractions of the park is Uluru, which is the largest monolith in the world. It is made of sandstone and the height of the rock is 348 meters. What attracts tourists toward the rock is its color that continuously changes from sunrise to sunset. Rock climbing is not allowed as the Aboriginals consider the rock to be sacred. But then you can buy a memento of the place by visiting the Maruku Arts and Crafts shop that sells Aboriginal artifacts and you can also learn more about the Aboriginal culture by seeing performances by local dancers and musicians.
Located in the west of the Uluru is the Olgas, which comprises of a collection of 36 huge rocks. According to geologists the Olgas initially consisted of a single rock, but then erosion resulted in the division of the single rock into 36 separate rocks. Renowned for rock engravings, the Olgas feature two well known walking paths, the Valley of the Winds and the Olga Gorge.
The Kata Tjuta National Park is also a haven for bird lovers, you can see here wedge-tailed eagle, brown and peregrine falcons, Australian kestrel, black-breasted kite and the wood swallow. You can also see here variety of animal species that include geckoes, skinks, goannas, dragons, legless lizards and snakes.
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