Olgas - Kata Tjuta

The Olgas/Kata Tjuta - NT
Pic: Valley of the Winds, Olgas

The Olgas or Kata Tjuta are situated in the Red Centre 46 km from Uluru (Ayers Rock). The Olgas were named by early explorer, Ernest Giles and cover some 3 500 ha with majestic Mt Olga rising to 546 m. It is believed that they were once much larger than Ayers Rock but were reduced to these numerous smaller monoliths due to millions of years of erosion. Kata Tjuta, meaning 'many heads' are noted for their 36 rock piles and engravings.

Visitor Information Centre: Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara. Tel (08) 8957 7377.