australian world heritage site presented: mookkie class: make a presentation
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Australian World Heritage Site
Presented: Mookkie
Class: Make a presentation
What is the name of site?
UluruAyers Rock
Uluru feature
HugeRoundedRed sandstoneMonolith 9.4
km. in circumference
Where is it?
It is located in the Southern part of the Northern Territory, Central Australia
It lies 335 km. south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs.
When was it established?
The first European to see Uluru was the explorer William Gosse in 1873 who named it Ayers rock.
It was listed as world heritage in 1987.
Who was it established by?
Anango Aboriginal people.
Considered important
Recognised natural and cultural values.
Represents years of work by the Anangu people to assert their role as custodians of their traditional lands.
Why Uluru is important to aboriginal people?
Aboriginal people believe certain sites around Australia are sacred. Uluru is one of them. They believe the bodies of their ancestors hardened into rock. The bodies will be there forever and held in peace and power.
Why Uluru is famous for tourists?• Watch sunset • The rock reflects back the
light at different times of day and seasons, changing its colour into bright gold or orange, brilliant red or yellow, mauve and purple; and black and silver if it has been raining.
Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUileC4lwak&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2TRjnxQ5TQ&feature=related
Other place in Northern Territory
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) in traditional Aboriginal language means
‘many head’Was named by
Ernest Giles
Kata Tjuta (Con.)
The Olgas about 30 km. from Uluru.Made up of 36 rounded domes.
Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon is situated within the Watarrka National Park
It is a huge canyon 270m high
Kings Canyon (Con.)
It was began receiving attention when John Muir first visited in 1873
On your way around the rim of the canyon you will pass the tropical pools of the Garden of Eden and the beehive rock formations called
the Lost City.
Kings Canyon (Con.)
Alternatively you can take the walk through the canyon gorge looking up to the towering canyon above you. This walk is a slightly more reasonable 1 hour walk.