Uluru, also referred to as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. It lies 335km (208mi) south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs. Kata Tjuta and Uluru are the two major features of the National Park. Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, the Aboriginal people of the area. Uluru is listed as a World Heritage Site. (The photo above was taken at dusk, as many are, to allow the marvelous colors of the sunset to high-light the magnificent color of this sacred area. The two photos directly below were taken at sunrise.)