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See. Uluru Australia's most recognizable natural icon, a 550-million-year-old sandstone monolith sacred to the Aṉangu people. Kata Tjuṯa Giant rock formations, equally spiritual to the Aṉangu, located 30 miles from Uluru. Uluru Kakararra Trail A new 34-mile walking route across the desert, culminating at the foot of Uluru. Fannie Bay Gaol A former prison, now a museum, offering a glimpse into colonial justice and daily prison life.

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Lonely PlanetSep 22, 2026

Guide to Australia's Red Centre

Far from the white-sand beaches and sparkling cities of Australia’s East Coast is the Red Centre. Here is what you need to know to visit now.

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Atlas ObscuraAug 14

Fannie Bay Gaol in Fannie Bay, Australia

For nearly a century, Fannie Bay Gaol was the Northern Territory of Australia's principal prison, confining a range of prisoners from cattle rustlers and opium traffickers to political prisoners and condemned murderers. It was opened as Her Majesty's Gaol and Labour Prison in 1883 and remained in use until 1979. This made it one of Australia's longest operating frontier prisons. The building wh…

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  • Fannie Bay GaolMuseumAustralia's longest operating frontier prisons, site of last hangings
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National GeographicAug 11

This new Walk in Australia's Red Centre Lets Travelers Sleep in the Shadow of Uluru

Seen from 30 miles away, Uluru appears no more than a hiccup on the flat horizon: as small as a termite mound, with the redness of freshly fired clay. Our group treads towards it in the morning light.

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  • Uluru Kakararra TrailTrail34-mile walking route across the desert, culminating at Uluru
  • UluruSightAustralia's most famous landmark, appears as a hiccup on the horizon
  • Kata TjutaSightrock formation known as 'many heads', more intricate than Uluru
  • MutitjuluNeighborhoodAboriginal village set just beneath the rock Uluru
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 11

Witnessing Red-Rock Wonder Uluṟu in a New Light

For the first time, a new five-day walking trail invites travelers to experience the destination—and nearby Kata Tjuta—alongside the Indigenous Aṉangu who call it home.

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