Uluru is important is many ways. For the Europeans, it is little more than a tourist attraction or a symbol of Australia. It is the worl'd second ;srgest monolith, or inselbery (with the largest bding Mt Augustus, also ij Australia), and it is unique for its varying colours. read more
Kata Tjuta, better known as the Olgas, is the companion to Uluru laying to the west, and can be visited together with the famous attraction. Kings Canyon Sometimes seen as a side attraction to the world famous Ayres Rock in the Northern Territory, Kings Canyon is a worthy detour. read more
The traditional land owners of Uluru are the Aṉangu (pronounced ah-NAH-noo). To these people in particular the rock of Uluru is central in their spiritual and religious creation story and local history. It's like asking why Jerusalem or Mecca is important to another religion. read more