1/75Four year old Enrick visited the rock with his family from Imanpa
Gallery of the last days of the Uluru climb
It was an iconic if not controversial thing, the Uluru climb. Now it is finally over, we take you through a picture journey of classic photos of world’s most famous monolith and the crowds climbing it.
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4/75Minja Jean Ried Uluru, Reggie Uluru, Cassidy Uluru, and Barbara Tjikadu
5/75Nelly Patterson looks at the new permanent closure sign
6/75Uluru family inundated at climb closure
7/75Minja Jean Ried Uluru
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10/75Ashlea James
11/75Scott and Nicholas Leonard
12/75A man throws a child into the air near the climb area at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
13/75The newly installed sign indicating the permanent closure of the climb is seen at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
14/75Pictures from the last march up Uluru before it closes. Pictures posted on 24.10.19 Instagram image. From source: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3_LEJinSMy/
15/75The moon is seen rising over Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Thursday, October 10, 2019. Climbing Uluru will be banned starting from October 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
16/75Xavier Rosset got a great view of Uluru in his Microlight aircraft. Picture: SUPPLIED
17/75A long exposure photograph of a car driving past Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock during sunrise at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Saturday, October 12, 2019. Climbing Uluru will be banned starting from October 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
18/75Pictures from the last march up Uluru before it closes. Pictures posted on 24.10.19 Instagram image. Picture from source: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3_NUZzH_v_/
19/75Tourists climb the Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, on a sunny day at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory on October 25, 2019. - Hundreds of tourists flocked to Uluru for one last chance to scale the sacred red monolith ahead of a climbing ban long-sought by Aboriginal Australians. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)
20/75Tourists climb the Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, on a sunny day at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory on October 25, 2019. - Hundreds of tourists flocked to Uluru for one last chance to scale the sacred red monolith ahead of a climbing ban long-sought by Aboriginal Australians. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)
21/75Tourists climb the Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, on a sunny day at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory on October 25, 2019. - Hundreds of tourists flocked to Uluru for one last chance to scale the sacred red monolith ahead of a climbing ban long-sought by Aboriginal Australians. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)
22/75Tourists climb the Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, on a sunny day at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory on October 25, 2019. - Hundreds of tourists flocked to Uluru for one last chance to scale the sacred red monolith ahead of a climbing ban long-sought by Aboriginal Australians. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)
23/75Tourists climb the Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, on a sunny day at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory on October 25, 2019. - Hundreds of tourists flocked to Uluru for one last chance to scale the sacred red monolith ahead of a climbing ban long-sought by Aboriginal Australians. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)
24/75Tourists climb the Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, on a sunny day at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory on October 25, 2019. - Hundreds of tourists flocked to Uluru for one last chance to scale the sacred red monolith ahead of a climbing ban long-sought by Aboriginal Australians. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)
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26/75Tourists climb the Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, on a sunny day at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory on October 25, 2019. - Hundreds of tourists flocked to Uluru for one last chance to scale the sacred red monolith ahead of a climbing ban long-sought by Aboriginal Australians. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP)
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29/75***RETRANSMISSION*** CAPTION CORRECTION***SPELLING - ANANGU*** 20191024001428444825, 20191023001428299631, 20191023001428299242, 20191023001428299181, 20191023001428299152 *** Anangu Aboriginal leader Dorothea Randall poses for photographs at Mutitjulu community near Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Saturday, October 12, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
30/75Aboriginal ranger Tjiangu Thomas poses for photographs at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
31/75A man wearing a t-shirt saying 'I chose not to climb' stands next to tourists lining up to climb Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
32/75A man wearing a t-shirt saying 'I chose not to climb' stands next to tourists lining up to climb Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
33/75Tourists are seen climbing Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
34/75Operations Manager of Uluru Kata-Tjuta Park Steven Baldwin poses for photographs at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock during sun rise at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
35/75Cars are seen driving towards Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock during sun rise at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
36/75Cars are seen driving towards Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock during sun rise at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
37/75Police officers are seen at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock during sun rise at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
38/75Tourists are seen climbing Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
39/75Tourists are seen climbing Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
40/75Anangu elder Vincent Forrester speaks to the media at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
41/75Tourists are seen climbing Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
42/75Tourists are seen taking pictures as they start climbing Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
43/75Tourists are seen climbing Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
44/75Tourists are seen climbing Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
45/75Tourists are seen climbing Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
46/7524/10/2019 Hundreds of people head up the Uluru climb for the last time before it is banned after today. Picture: David Geraghty, The Australian.
47/7524/10/2019 Hundreds of people head up the Uluru climb for the last time before it is banned after today. Picture: David Geraghty, The Australian.
48/7524/10/2019 Hundreds of people head up the Uluru climb for the last time before it is banned after today. Picture: David Geraghty, The Australian.
49/7524/10/2019 Hundreds of people head up the Uluru climb for the last time before it is banned after today. Picture: David Geraghty, The Australian.
50/7524/10/2019 The ranger opens the gate as hundreds of people head up the Uluru climb for the last time before it is banned after today. Picture: David Geraghty, The Australian.
51/75Tourists are seen climbing Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
52/75FILE - In this April 22, 2014, file photo, people sit on camp chairs at a popular viewing point to watch the sunset on Uluru, Australia. A climbing ban from late Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 on the sandstone monolith called Uluru that dominates Australia’s arid center marks indigenous Australians finding a new voice in national decision-making. The rock has long been celebrated as a prized peak to conquer and a sacred site to be revered, but with the ban, the pendulum is swinging decisively toward the rock’s cultural significance to its traditional owners. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith, File)
53/75FILE - In this April 22, 2014, file photo, the sun rises over Uluru, Australia. A climbing ban from late Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 on the sandstone monolith called Uluru that dominates Australia’s arid center marks indigenous Australians finding a new voice in national decision-making. The rock has long been celebrated as a prized peak to conquer and a sacred site to be revered, but with the ban, the pendulum is swinging decisively toward the rock’s cultural significance to its traditional owners. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith, File)
54/7524/10/2019 Crowds gather waiting to climb Uluru fro the last time. Picture: David Geraghty, The Australian.
55/7524/10/2019 Hundreds of people head up the Uluru climb for the last time before it is banned after today. Picture: David Geraghty, The Australian.
56/7524/10/2019 Rangers keep the gates closed as Crowds gather waiting to climb Uluru fro the last time. Picture: David Geraghty, Ts he Australian.
57/7524/10/2019 Crowds gather waiting to climb Uluru fro the last time. Picture: David Geraghty, The Australian.
58/7524/10/2019 Crowds gather waiting to climb Uluru fro the last time. Picture: David Geraghty, The Australian.
59/75Tourists are seen lining up to climb Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
60/75The sign at the bottom of the climb area indicates the climb is closed due to 'strong winds at summit at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
61/75Wind gusts swept through as tourists take pictures of Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock from the dedicated sunset area near Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Thursday, October 24, 2019. Climbing Uluru will be banned starting from October 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
62/75Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock is seen through a rear mirror of a car travelling near Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Thursday, October 24, 2019. Climbing Uluru will be banned starting from October 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
63/75Wind gusts swept through as tourists take pictures of Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock from the dedicated sunset area near Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Thursday, October 24, 2019. Climbing Uluru will be banned starting from October 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
64/75Wind gusts swept through as tourists take pictures of Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock from the dedicated sunset area near Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Thursday, October 24, 2019. Climbing Uluru will be banned starting from October 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
65/75A tourist get a picture taken in front of Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock from the dedicated sunset area near Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Thursday, October 24, 2019. Climbing Uluru will be banned starting from October 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
66/75Wind gusts swept through as tourists take pictures of Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock from the dedicated sunset area near Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Thursday, October 24, 2019. Climbing Uluru will be banned starting from October 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
67/75Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock is seen through the mirror of a car travelling near Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Thursday, October 24, 2019. Climbing Uluru will be banned starting from October 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
68/75A man is helped off Uluru by rangers at 5.30pm on Friday
69/75Ken Lee from Perth celebrates the closure of the Uluru climb
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71/75A woman looks on as the sign for the permanent closure of the climb is installed at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
72/75A traditional owner looks on as the sign for the permanent closure of the climb is installed at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
73/75A man looks on as the sign for the permanent closure of the climb is installed at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
74/75Uluru-Kata Tjuta Ranger Lynda Wright (left) and Chair of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Council Sidney James shake hands after installing the new sign for the permanent closure of the climb at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
75/75Traditional owners pose for photographs next to the newly installed sign after the permanent closure of the climb at Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
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