Kata Tjuta - The Olgas
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Kata Tjuta (otherwise known as the Olgas)
are set within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
The name has been aptly given to the Olgas
as Kata Tjuta actually means 'many heads' in traditional
Aboriginal language.
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The Olgas are about 30km from Uluru and is made up of 36 rounded domes with the tallest (Mt. Olga) being 200m higher than Uluru (that's 546m).
There is an entrance fee into the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The fee is $25.00 per adult (16 years and over) for a 3 day pass. Children under 16 years enter free.
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There are two walks that you can take around the Olgas. The Valley of the Winds Walk is along a 7km track that circles several of the Olgas. If the temperature is due to be 36 degrees or more then this walk is closed from 11am at the Kalpa Lookout, so get there early to avoid disappointment. |
It is also best to walk early in the morning as it makes a more comfortable walk. The other walk that is available is the Olga Gorge Walk (Tatintjawiya), which is a 2km walk into the beautiful gorge.
The closest accommodation to the Olgas would
be at the Ayers Rock Resort, where there is a range of accommodation
to suit all tastes and budgets.
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