Hiking the Valley of the Winds Kata Tjuta Travel Guide A Little Off Track
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Valley of the Winds 710 reviews #1 of 15 things to do in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Valleys Write a review About The Valley of the Winds walk lets visitors immerse themselves among Kata Tjuta's domes.
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Visiting Kata Tjuta and hiking Valley of the Winds is as impressive as its more famous neighbor. The site is estimated to be over 500 million years old! In fact, when you visit Uluru, you are actually entering the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. For this reason, people visiting Uluru factor in a trip to Kata Tjuta as well..
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The Valley of the Wind is one of them. INFO & PLANNING TIPS - Valley of the Wind Walk TIPS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING ADDICTS - Valley of the Wind Walk Most sections of Kata Tjuta are not open to tourists as they play a special role in the aboriginal culture. Kata Tjuta means 'many heads' in the local language.
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Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds Walk to Karingana Lookout
Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds is a 7.4km, grade 4 hike located in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory. The hike should take around 3.5 hrs to complete. Length: 7.4km Duration: 3.5 hrs Grade: 4 Style: Circuit Start: Kata Tjuta car park End: Kata Tjuta car park Location: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Closest town: Uluru
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Hiking the Valley of the Winds Kata Tjuta Travel Guide A Little Off Track
The Valley of the Winds walk is the best way to appreciate Kata Tjuta. It takes you up between the domes and has some great views of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. From the heights of the lookouts, you descend into a valley and back to where you started. The walk is a 7.4 km loop that takes 3 - 4 hours.
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Walking in the Valley of the Winds, Kata Tjuta, Red Centre, Australia
An incredible rock formation made up of 36 different domes, Kata Tjuta (also known as the Olgas) is one of the most scenic places to visit in the Outback. To get the most out of Kata Tjuta, you can head on the Valley of the Winds Walk, which brings you on a 7.4KM loop through the Olgas.
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A Detailed Overview to The Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds Walk
Also known as the Olgas, Kata Tjuta are spectacular rock formations in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, just 45 minutes drive from Uluru. They are less known and less visited but in a way, they are more special and more impressive. The Olgas are a group of large domed rock formations that color bright red in the midday sun.
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Kata Tjuta Sunrise and Valley of the Winds Tour, Australia Activities in Australia
The Valley of the Winds walk is found in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park of Australia's Northern Territory. Unlike its famous neighbour, the iconic sandstone monolith of Uluru, Kata Tjuta is quite different in shape. Formerly referred to as the 'Olgas', it is now generally referred to by its traditional Aboriginal name of Kata Tjuta.
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Valley of the Winds: Full Circuit - Kata Tjuta Trail to Karingana Lookout Moderate • 4.8 (462) Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Photos (733) Directions Print/PDF map Length 4.5 miElevation gain 1,066 ftRoute type Loop Experience this 4.5-mile loop trail near Yulara, Northern Territory.
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KATA TJUTA: Valley of the Winds Trail Guide Adventures Out Here 8.43K subscribers Subscribe 17 2.5K views 4 years ago When visiting Uluru, be sure to check out the Valley of the Winds.
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Kata Tjuta Sunrise & Valley of the Winds Tour Klook
Valley of the Winds, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Petermann , Northern Territory 0872 The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is one of the most popular attractions in Australia, drawing in visitors who are keen to explore the natural and cultural history of the region.
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Overview Start your morning with the once-in-a-lifetime experience of watching the sunrise at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). After early morning pickup, head into Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and enjoy a light breakfast while waiting for the sunrise, then follow your guide on a short walk through the Valley of the Winds to reach superb lookout points.
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How to Visit Kata Tjuta, Australia (+ Walpa & Valley of The Winds)
The Valley of the Winds walk lets visitors immerse themselves among Kata Tjuta's domes. It also features unparalleled views of the spectacular Mars-like landscape surrounding Kata Tjuta from two lookout points along the track. This walk is classed as Grade 4. It is steep, rocky and difficult in places, so please be careful and take your time.
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Hiking the Valley of the Winds Kata Tjuta Travel Guide A Little Off Track
The walk in the Valley of the winds offer spectacular views of Kata Tjuta. Kata Tjuta in Pitjantjatjara means 'Many heads'. The park has about 36 domes and the surroundings provide breath taking photographic opportunities. This area is sacred under Tjukurpa and Anangu men's law. The Valley of the winds walk passes through rugged mountains.
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How to Visit Kata Tjuta, Australia (+ Walpa & Valley of The Winds)
Valley Of the Winds Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Menu Edit this walk Navigate to. GPS Tracks 242A Valley of the Winds (GPX) Kata Tjuta is Pitjantjatjara, meaning 'many heads' consisting of 36 stunning domed rocks. It is an Anangu men's site and sacred under Tjukurpa (traditional law).
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Kata Tjuta is a cluster of 36 dome-shaped mountains, similar to Uluru and Devils Marbles. They're more commonly known to non-aboriginals as 'The Olga's', though this is becoming the less popular name for them.