Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Tugas Remidi B.inggris"Tomi.R"XI/IS~3 NO.47

Uluru
Uluru (Ayers Rock), in the centre of Australia, is the world's biggest monolith at 3.6 kilometres long, two kilometres wide, 348 metres high and 9.4 kilometres round. Uluru, which belongs to the Anangu Aboriginal people, changes colour in different lights, particularly at sunrise and sunset.
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Creation significance
Uluru holds a significant place in the Anangu people's creation stories and laws, known as Tjukurpa. Many stories relate to how ancestral beings formed the rock. Aboriginal guides share these ancient tales with visitors on tours around Uluru's base. more info »

Dramatic formation
Uluru is composed of steeply dipping, feldspar-rich sandstone arkose, which has been exposed through folding, faulting, the erosion of rock and infill. At the base, there are caves, inlets and overhangs formed by chemical degradation and erosion.

Scenic rides
Aside from a walking tour, one of the best ways to enjoy Uluru is a motorcycle tour. About a dozen companies offer scenic rides or rent out bikes. Sunrise and sunset are prime times to be out touring, as the rock changes colour with the light.

Desert explorers
Visitors can experience the outback from the backs of camels, once the main way of getting around in the outback. Camel tours at Uluru capture the essence of camel-back exploration with a choice of escorted rides across the desert sands.

Bird's eye view
An unforgettable way to experience Uluru is a flight in a light aircraft or helicopter for a bird's eye view of the monolith and surrounding plains. The experience varies with the season or time of day, but the memories can last a lifetime.

Uluru's true meaning
Walks around Uluru with Aboriginal guides offer a spiritual interpretation and an understanding of its history. Visitors can retrace the path the Liru ancestors made to Uluru and see scars left on the rock from battling Kuniya thousands of years ago. more info »

Taking to the road
A trip for the adventurous and well-prepared takes in Central Australia's most spectacular sights on the Mereenie Loop, a quality unsealed road linking Uluru with Alice Springs, via Kings Canyon, the West MacDonnell National Park and Glen Helen Gorge. more info »

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