Comments on: Here’s why climbing Uluru is banned

By: Judi

Judi — Mon, 01 May 2023 10:53:13 +0000

This was very enlighting and I will be looking forward to doing some interesting things at Uluru. Thank you.

By: Liz Fry

Liz Fry — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:30:50 +0000

Uluru is a magical place to our first nation people & has strong pull to all Australians who visit. Why can’t people respect it for what it is.

By: Lindsay Blair

Lindsay Blair — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 21:55:52 +0000

I totally agree on the ban to stop tourist climbing Uluru should have closed years ago. I have friends that just back from there and they say there is plenty to do without climbing the rock.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 23:32:54 +0000

I visited Uluru in 98 didn’t climb the Rock out of respect would never be allowed in NZ. Great article.

By: David Lucas

David Lucas — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:25:10 +0000

I aggree with the ban my wife and I went years ago. Enjoy the view as the sun sets or walk around the base with a guide.

By: Walter Swensen

Walter Swensen — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:17:58 +0000

I have the last few years wanted to visit Alice Springs, Uluru and The Olgas. Climbing Uluru was also one of my wishes, but after reading the 5 comments why not to, I really understand that it is a good desition not to climb it as it will not be possible after 26/10-2019.

By: Angus M Robinson

Angus M Robinson — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 09:50:26 +0000

In line with vast majority of responsible ecotourism and geotourism operators, I fully support the views expressed in this article. Sadly those few geological enthusiasts who are resisting the ban on climbing Uluru under the current arrangements are sadly out of touch with the views and aspirations of responsible tourism and overseas tourists generally. Whilst these people argue that earlier generations of the traditional owners supported the Rock climb, we must instead take account of the views of the current owners who after all are able to make a more unhindered decision not encumbered by the oppression that their ancestors endured from non-indigenous intersts in earlier years.

Personally I have no time for those uniformed domestic tourists who seem to think that they have every right to trample over the views and senstivities of traditional land owners.

In short, Park Management has taken a decision overwhelmingly in the best interests of both tradional owners and the upholding the reputation of responsible geotourism

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:55:16 +0000

It’s about time they put a stop to climbing the Rock. I had to years ago as a Tour Guide so I could tell potential climbers what to expect but I never wanted to out of respect. Will ultimately save a few Japanese tourists that underestimate the climb in the heat because they don’t drink water like they should. There’s quite often stories of another helicopter rescue of a stranded or deceased Japanese tourist on the Rock. The base walk is spectacular especially after some rain so tourists should stick to this. Does this mean the Kata Tjuta walks could be banned as well? This is an excellent substitute and more exciting alternative to climbing the Rock and the Valley of the Winds walk will also stay in your memory for many years. Stunning!!!

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:38:20 +0000

Hoorah! I climbed Uluru about 40 years ago and ever since I have sincerely regretted doing so. I am so glad that this is to be prohibited.

By: Gareth Thomas

Gareth Thomas — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:21:55 +0000

I completely agree with the ban of scaling Uluru. To my shame, I did climb it back in 1987, and was unaware of its significance to the Anungu people. It was an aboriginal elder at the information centre who alerted me to the sacredness of Uluru after I had climbed Uluru. I recall apologising and have told that story whenever the opportunity arises in conversation. I intend going to see Uluru again and taking the guided walk that I have been told is highly enlightening.