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The Soul of Australia

By: The OZtralia Producers

Picture red earth as far as the eye can see. On the horizon, you see something. You really cannot make out just what it is, but it is big. As you drive on, the large object gets bigger and bigger. Soon you think to yourself, “how did this big rock get in the middle of the Outback?”

The local Pitjantjatjara people had the same wonder when they were the only inhabitants of this land and had many ideas and stories on how Uluru came to be and is sacred territory. There are exciting legends and Aboriginal traditions of spirits creating Uluru.

Also commonly called Ayers Rock, Uluru is a giant sandstone creation in Australia’s Northern Territory. Being one of Australia’s most recognizable icons, Uluru is visited by hundreds of thousands each year. Standing 348 meters (or 1,142 feet) above the Outback, it should be noted that Uluru is actually larger underground. That is very surprising as above ground Uluru measures 9.4 km (or 5.8 mi) in circumference.

As you see in the above video, Uluru is stark red. The feeling of the rock is slick and hard. It was very amazing to see and touch the soul of Australia.

It is explicitly asked by the local people that you do not climb Uluru as it is sacred ground. However, many people still do. We did, and found it to be a great experience. It is important to be safe though as the climb is very dangerous and people have died from the climb.

To see more of Uluru, click here.

Red Ground As Far As The Eye Can See

By: The OZtralia Producers

There is something very unique about the Australian Outback. When you fly to the Australian Outback, you will be amazed as you notice the ground below you slowly turning a light blood red.

The Red Center is rich with Australian Aboriginal history. There are many exciting Aboriginal tales of how Uluru came to be and why the soil is red here.

A visit to Australia’s Red Center is a must as you experience the soul of this great country.