The Olgas

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(2.3K) · Hiking area in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia
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Nov 17, 2024
My 5th time here. Took our friends out which was their first visit. It's approximately 50kms from Yulara. Well worth walking through these rocks. It's almost bigger than Uluru but not one rock. P…Full review by MarkE20
Nov 12, 2024
First night on arrival, we made Kata Tjuta our priority. We drove our hire car 46km from our accommodation at Sails in the desert. Left at 5.30pm and arrived before most tour groups. Spent the next 4…Full review by imimpressed2230
Oct 18, 2024
I'm not sure why Uluru/ Ayer's Rock gets all the publicity, but this rock formation not too far away from Yulara is actually far more impressive in its size and formation. The sunsets over the peaks…Full review by Andy F

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Where are the books from 1990 I climbed in 1994 and would love to see that
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It's something that is no longer possible as asset to the rock is now not allowed. However the rock is a beautiful place to - serene, mystical and in awe with the surroundings. …
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It's something that is no longer possible as asset to the rock is now not allowed. However the rock is a beautiful place to - serene, mystical and in awe with the surroundings. Australia as was intended.
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Hi. Visiting Ayres Rock and the UK has and want to hire a car just to stay within Ayres Rock Resort and trips out to …
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Hi. Visiting Ayres Rock and the UK has and want to hire a car just to stay within Ayres Rock Resort and trips out to Ayres Rock and Olgas for sunrise and sunset but am concerned about the dusk to dawn clause with the hire car companies where you're not allowed to drive during this time. Can't get a straight answer. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips? Obviously we want to make the most of seeing the sunset and sunrise and do so at our leisure. Thanks.
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Thrifty rent a car or Avis.Don’t go off road. Great sunsets. Enjoy.
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Does anyone know what happened to the guest books that were signed (in the late 1980's +?
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Thanks for your question! We have done some digging today, and we can tell you that they are held at the Alice Springs office of Library & Archives NT. The date range of the books is …
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Thanks for your question! We have done some digging today, and we can tell you that they are held at the Alice Springs office of Library & Archives NT. The date range of the books is 1966-1986. They are available to be looked at in the Reading Room in Alice Springs, which is open Mon-Fri, 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4.30pm. You need to make an appointment prior to visiting by phone or email to allow for time for the records to be retrieved for viewing. - Parks Australia
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Hi Tracey - we are heading up in July and I was just wondering who you did this tour with? Thank you
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Hi, we hired a car at Alice Springs and did the full tour by ourselves - easy to do ! Plenty of tourist information available .
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Hi, I will be traveling to Ayers Rock with elderly parents, not very good on their feet, can you see most of the rock …
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Hi, I will be traveling to Ayers Rock with elderly parents, not very good on their feet, can you see most of the rock formations of the Olgas and King Canyon from a car or do you have to walk up to them. We do have car hire for 5 days. Thank you for your help.
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You will be able to see base area of the Olgas and Uluru from a car but Kings canyon is mainly walking.. there is a fairly level area that is easy going and to do the full return walk on …
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You will be able to see base area of the Olgas and Uluru from a car but Kings canyon is mainly walking.. there is a fairly level area that is easy going and to do the full return walk on that one is about 45 minutes.. the other walks at kings canyon are pretty hard going.. hope this helps..
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The Olgas or Kata Tjuṯa?
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Photo: Tourism Australia For many years, the domes of Kata Tjuṯa were referred to as ‘Mount Olga’ or simply ‘the Olgas’. Kata Tjuṯa is...
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