Local Area

While staying at the Desert Oaks Resort there are many Interesting places to see throughout the local area including two world famous landmarks, Uluru and the Olgas.

The Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park is jointly managed by the traditional land owners Anangu people and Parks Australia. It is a world heritage listed park featuring the world famous monolith Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas).

Uluru is a monolith of many moods. It changes colour depending on factors including the time of day, dust, cloud cover and where you happen to be standing. It presents its most dramatic light show at sunset when it changes colour from vibrant red to orange to lilac all within a matter of a few minutes.

Uluru's ancient neighbour, Mt Olga/Kata Tjuta, 50 km to the west, is a spectacular collection of 36 weathered red domes with steep sides, separated by narrow valleys between and covering about 35 sq km.

Kata Tjuta's highest feature is Mt Olga which rises 546m from the desert floor and 1072 metres above sea level. In the language of the local Anangu people, Kata Tjuta means 'many heads'. Kata Tjuta might be less famous than Uluru but park visitors are always captivated by its beauty and many people believe it holds even greater charm than its neighbour to the east.