If you enjoy discovering unusual rock formations, you’ll never run out of things to explore in Australia. The red sandstone monolith Uluru AKA Ayers Rock is one of the country’s most popular attractions of its kind, but there are a few things you should avoid doing while you’re there.
Taking Rocks
Rocks can be amazing free souvenirs, but you shouldn’t take any from Uluru. In addition to potentially destroying its natural richness, this is also a sign of disrespect. Uluru and the area that surrounds it are sacred to Aboriginal people, and “stolen” rocks are believed to be cursed.
No Climbing
Climbing Uluru used to be popular with the tourists—even Prince Charles and Princess Diana famously did it during their visit in 1983. That is no longer the case, as climbing it was banned in 2019, and it’s been advised against long before that due to Uluru’s spiritual significance.
No Photos?
Everyone wants to go home with amazing photos from Uluru, but you should tread lightly when taking them. Certain sections shouldn’t be photographed due to their ties to highly secretive gender-linked rituals and ceremonies.