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The main reason why people should not climb Uluru is that it is now recognised that it is disrespectful to the indigenous people of Australia. While it is a spectacular thing to stand atop Uluru and gaze out over the featureless plains, the Anangu people of Central Australia request, respectfully, that you do not climb Uluru. The landform is of spiritual significance to them. Even among their own people, only the aboriginal elders are permitted to climb the rock, and even then, only for certain ceremonies.

On a more practical note, many tourists are not fit enough to make the entire climb. The surface can be slippery in places, and the first part of the climb is very steep, and will test even fit young people.

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Does Uluru have a lot of tourism?

Yes, Uluru is a popular tourist destination in Australia attracting visitors from around the world. The site holds cultural significance to the Indigenous Anangu people and offers visitors the chance to experience the natural beauty and spiritual significance of the area. Additionally, there are strict regulations in place to manage tourism and protect the environment around Uluru.


How many people climb Uluru every year?

No-one lives at Uluru itself. At the nearby Yulara resort, the 2006 census indicated a population of 1606.


When did they stop climbing Uluru?

Uluru can still be climbed. However, it is not usually permitted to climb the Rock in mid-Summer, and tourists unused to the Australian consitions are cautioned strongly against climbing Uluru.


How do people use Uluru?

The most logical way to get to Uluru from Sydney by road is the following: * head west along the South Western Motorway which then becomes the South Western Freeway * continue along as the Hume Highway * bear left towards Tarcutta on the Sturt Highway, continuing right through to Mildura in far western Victoria * continue along towards Barmera and Morgan, then turn northwest towards Port Augusta * continue north up the Stuart Highway until you reach the junction of the Lasseter Highway * Turn left down the Lasseter to get to Uluru / Ayers Rock This covers a distance of 2820 kilometres, and such a trip should be spread over many days. Many people merely take a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs, then a flight or bus to Uluru.


Is Uluru in the Great Sandy Desert?

No. Uluru is in the Northern Territory of Australia. Uluru is commonly thought to be the world's largest monolith. It is not. The world's largest monolith is Mt Augustus, and this is land feature IS in Western Australia.

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Why do people climb uluru?

"Because it's there"


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As of 2013, the climb up Uluru has been reopened. However, the Anangu people of Central Australia request, respectfully, that people do not climb Uluru. The landform is of spiritual significance to them. The route set apart for the climb is a sacred path taken only by aboriginal elders on ceremonial occasions. From a practical point of view, one needs to be very fit to climb Uluru. In parts, the surface can be slightly slippery if one is not wearing shoes with proper grip, and the early part of the climb is very steep.


What is the name of the giant rock Mack has to climb up in the Australian dessert?

Uluru is the rock


Does Uluru have a lot of tourism?

Yes, Uluru is a popular tourist destination in Australia attracting visitors from around the world. The site holds cultural significance to the Indigenous Anangu people and offers visitors the chance to experience the natural beauty and spiritual significance of the area. Additionally, there are strict regulations in place to manage tourism and protect the environment around Uluru.


Where can M and m's be purchased wholesale?

From the MnM store on top of Uluru (Australia). The only bad thing is you have to climb Uluru to get them and then carry them all the way back down.


When did Ned Kelly climb Uluru?

Ned Kelly never climbed Uluru. Given that it was only discovered in the early 1870s, there is a good chance that he never even knew it existed.


Why can't you climb Uluru?

You can, as of 2013. However, the Anangu people of Central Australia request that you respectfully do not climb Uluru. The landform is of spiritual significance to them. To put it simply, it is rather like when one does not want other people climbing all over the altar in their church.


How many people climb Uluru every year?

No-one lives at Uluru itself. At the nearby Yulara resort, the 2006 census indicated a population of 1606.


Has anyone attempted to climb Uluru?

Of course. Uluru was once a very popular tourist site, frequently climbed by its visitors. (The author of this answer has climbed it twice in the past.) However, the indigenous people respectfully request that visitors no longer climb this incredible natural landform, as it is sacred to them


Why are you not allowed to climb Ayers Rock in Uluru?

To perserve it and l believe its against local aborigonal wishes.


When did they stop climbing Uluru?

Uluru can still be climbed. However, it is not usually permitted to climb the Rock in mid-Summer, and tourists unused to the Australian consitions are cautioned strongly against climbing Uluru.


What do you wear at Uluru?

Regular clothes, it's sacred so don't climb it but otherwise it really doesn't matter what you wear, as long as you wear something. :P