Is Ayres Rock worth visiting?

[SupaAbzyBall]

Hi. I am going to Australia to backpack from Melbourne to Brisbane. However, I am considering a detour to Alice Springs (skipping Canberra) and then movng onto Ayres Rock. If anyone has been to Ayres Rock would you recommend it?

Thanks in Advance

[dzug]

It's called Uluru. You'll get a frosty reception from some of the locals if you call it Ayers Rock and the rest will politely correct you.

But yes - highly recommended, certainly way above Canberra.

[lafrancaise]

Seeing the sun set over Uluru (and rise next morning) is one of the nicest things I've ever seen. It just seems to be such a magical place. Mind you, the aborigines don't appreciate you climbing it as it's sacred to them but there are loads of tourists who ignore this which is a pity and lack of respect in my eyes. I'd say well worth it and if you go to the Outback Pioneer Lodge, you're in for a good evening.

[SupaAbzyBall]

Thanks for the advice guys. I am aware of the correct name and its importance to the Aboriginies (hope Ive spelt that right).