The Olgas At Sunset Ulurukata Tjuta Photograph by Nhpa
Known as Kata Tju t a to the local Aboriginals, ceremonies are often staged here by night. To get the best out of a trip, see Ayers Rock by sunrise, perhaps do the climb, and then carry on to The Olgas. Map of Australia's Red Centre
Kata Tjuta or the Olgas rock formation, Northern Territory, Australia Windows Spotlight Images
It might not be as instantly recognisable as Uluru, but Kata Tjuta is just as impressive as its famous neighbour.. Formerly known as the Olgas, the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta cover more than 20 square kilometres and soar up to 546 metres above the surrounding plain.'Kata Tjuta' is a Pitjantjatjara term that means 'many heads'.. For Anangu, Kata Tjuta is an extremely important site for men.
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The area of Kata Tjuta is made up of 36 Olgas/domes over 20 square kilometers. At the Walpa Gorge, you will have the chance to walk right in between two of these Olgas that will be soaring up above on either of you. The name Walpa, translates to "whistle" in the local Anangu language, as you can hear the soft whistle of the wind as you are.
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Australia's Red Centre is home to natural wonder and cultural landmark, Kata Tju t a (the Olgas). Hike around the soaring rock domes, which glow at sunrise and sunset. Located approximately 40km west of Ulu r u, the ochre-coloured shapes are an intriguing and mesmerising sight. Take a walk
The Olgas UluṟuKata Tjuṯa National Park, Northern Territory, central Australia. by lonewolf6738
Kata Tjuta (otherwise known as the Olgas) is set within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. They are a group of large domed rock formations located about 365 kilometres southwest of Alice Springs, in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia.
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Kata Tjuta is located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, around 25 miles (40 kilometers) and a 40-minute drive west of Uluru. The closest accommodation and restaurants are the Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara, a 45-minute drive; the nearest major town, Alice Springs, is an over 5-hour drive.
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"The Olgas (Kata Tjuta), Sunset, Australia" by Michael Boniwell Redbubble
Kata Tjuta is comprised of gently dipping Mount Currie Conglomerate, a sedimentary rock that includes rounded fragments of other rock types (here, primarily granite with less abundant basalt and rhyolite in a coarse sandy matrix).
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The first non-Aboriginal person to see Kata Tjuta was the explorer Ernest Giles, who spotted the domes in 1872. He named the highest peak Mount Olga, after Queen Olga of Württemberg (a kingdom in Germany at the time). The nickname of 'the Olgas' most likely developed when the area was opened up to tourists in the 1950s.
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Kata Tjuta is commonly known as The Olgas to visitors. It was given this name thanks to its tallest peak, Mount Olga, which juts a little higher than the other rock formations in the vicinity. Mount Olga was named by Ernest Giles back in 1872 after Queen Olga of Wurttemberg.
Kata Tjuta The Olgas Aerial View Photo by Daniel Peckham Australia photography, Aerial view
The Valley of the Winds walk lets visitors immerse themselves among Kata Tju a's domes. It also features unparalleled views of the spectacular Mars-like landscape surrounding Kata Tju a from two lookout points along the track. This walk is classed as Grade 4. It is steep, rocky and difficult in places, so please be careful and take your time.
