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Kata Tjuta.

Epic multi-day hike to launch inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Developed in consultation with traditional owners, the all-inclusive trek offers an intimate experience of two of Australia’s greatest natural wonders.

  • Julietta Jameson

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A deluge in the desert created short-lived waterfalls at Uluru. Nearby Yulara Airport weather station recorded 31.6mm to 9am Tuesday and another 6.8mm to 9am Wednesday, but the rain has now stopped. Vision - rachelcrowley_ / instagram
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Spring rainfall at Uluru

A deluge in the desert created short-lived waterfalls at Uluru. Nearby Yulara Airport weather station recorded 31.6mm to 9am Tuesday and another 6.8mm to 9am Wednesday, but the rain has now stopped. Vision - rachelcrowley_ / instagram

Rain and thunderstorms have drenched parts of central Australia in the last couple of days, causing waterfalls to cascade down the sides of Uluru following the monolith’s best September rain on record. Vision - rachelcrowley_ / instagram
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Rain on the rock

Rain and thunderstorms have drenched parts of central Australia in the last couple of days, causing waterfalls to cascade down the sides of Uluru following the monolith’s best September rain on record. Vision - rachelcrowley_ / instagram

Spring rain at Uluru.

Uluru drenched by record September rain

A deluge in the desert has brought the rare sight of Uluru cascading with waterfalls, desert flowers in bloom and animals coming out to feed and drink.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
“A collective gasp”… Sunrise Journeys.

Team behind Vivid Sydney creates spectacular new display at Uluru

The traditional stories and flavours of the Red Centre are the inspiration for the latest offerings at Ayers Rock Resort.

  • Julie Miller
Longitude 131.

One of Australia’s most incredible luxury camps gets $2.5 million revamp

As Longitude 131 progresses into its third decade of operation, it’s just unveiled a pleasing new look to its interior design.

  • Julietta Jameson
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Barry Boettcher in 1996.

Main defence witness in trial of Michael and Lindy Chamberlain dies

Scientist Barry Boettcher said tests on the Chamberlains’ car showed the presence of copper dust – not blood.

  • Malcolm Brown
Whatever tour he leads, Jakob Trimble says it’s all about catching the sunrise.

‘You never get used to it’: The Uluru tour guide who’s up before sunrise

Tour guide leader Jakob Trimble says one of the more therapeutic parts of his job is cleaning his 65-seater coach, which can take an hour and a half.

  • Sue White
As you watch the rock, the rock watches back.

The secret Uluru wants us all to know

An all-women wilderness retreat reveals how nature can teach us important lessons.

  • Nina Karnikowski
The enormous figure of devil dog Kurpany.

Feel the magic at Uluru

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