Tourists rushing to beat a hiking ban are trashing it. July 11, 2019 Uluru, formerly known as Ayres Rock, in Australia will be closed to climbers in October 2019.

Take a hike in Tasmania’s pristine wilderness. ... Lightning flashes over Ayers Rock, a landmark red sandstone monolith that draws tourists to Australia's center.

Uluru: Why you shouldn’t climb Ayers Rock in Australia. It may be the most famous, but it’s the one hike you should skip in Australia, says Sarah Reid ...