Height
2 meters
Year Built
1990
Address
Various tourist locations
The Lowdown
Big Ayers Rock replicas appear at various locations across Australia, bringing a taste of the outback's most sacred and iconic landmark to travelers who may never make it to the real thing. These sculptures capture the distinctive shape and red color of Uluru, the massive sandstone monolith that rises 348 meters above the surrounding desert in the Northern Territory. While no replica can match the spiritual significance and sheer presence of the real Uluru, these Big Things serve as tributes to a landmark that has become synonymous with Australia itself. They remind us of the ancient heart of this continent and the Anangu people who have been its custodians for tens of thousands of years.
Did you know?
"The real Uluru is 348 meters high and 9.4km in circumference"
History
Uluru has been sacred to the Anangu people for over 30,000 years. Big Ayers Rock replicas began appearing in tourist areas as Uluru became increasingly recognized as an Australian icon. The replicas serve as reminders of the outback's majesty.
More Fun Facts
- •The real Uluru is 348 meters high and 9.4km in circumference
- •Uluru is estimated to be 600 million years old
- •The rock changes color throughout the day
- •Climbing Uluru was banned in 2019 out of respect for the Anangu
- •Uluru is made of arkose, a coarse-grained sandstone
Visiting Tips
- 💡Plan a trip to see the real Uluru in the Northern Territory
- 💡Learn about Anangu culture and the significance of Uluru
- 💡Sunrise and sunset are magical at the real Uluru
- 💡The Field of Light installation near Uluru is spectacular
- 💡Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) nearby is equally impressive
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculptures accessible at all times.
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