Uluru and the Outback
Welcome to the great Australian Outback! Hopefully you wore a few layers of clothing that you can peel off as the day becomes warmer. The Outback is one of the hottest places on Earth! The name “Outback” describes the hot and arid inland areas of Australia. The landscape of the Outback contains many huge deserts such as the Great Sandy, the Gibson, and the Great Victoria. Besides the Sahara, Australia’s desert areas are the largest in the world. |
To get to the Outback you have traveled very far from civilization. You see and feel the vast emptiness around you. Thank goodness you brought your insect repellent because the flies are very overly friendly! There are many fossils and aboriginal artifacts to be found in the Outback, but they are off limits to travelers! The Outback is also the site of much of Australia’s mining and oil production. Pages 19-24
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As you travel around the Outback, many strange and interesting animals cross your path. You feel like Steve Irwin (The Crocodile Hunter) as you see snakes slithering around you. Other animals include reptiles and small marsupials.
You have now reached Ayer’s Rock. Ayer’s Rock is a huge, unusual rock formation called a “monolith.”Ayer’s Rock is the most famous monolith in the world. It is found in the Northern Territory of Australia. You are very physically fit, so you decide to climb to the top. The endless view is fabulous! Now you must continue your journey to the mountains! |