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Kata Tjuta and the Valley of the Winds

Australia Northern Territory Yulara

Kata Tjuta and the Valley of the Winds
Photo: Toby Hudson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A group of 36 huge red domes about 50 km from Uluru, in the same national park, and many visitors think it's even more impressive. The Valley of the Winds walk (7.4 km, about 3 to 4 hours) winds between the domes to two lookouts with stunning views; the shorter Walpa Gorge walk (2.6 km) follows a narrow gorge between the two tallest domes.


The Valley of the Winds walk closes after 11 am on hot days (36°C or more), so start early. The dune viewing area is a good spot for sunrise and sunset over the domes.

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