Safety chain to come off Uluru as rock climb closes
5 years, 3 months ago

Safety chain to come off Uluru as rock climb closes

CNN  

CNN — If you haven’t climbed Uluru by now, it’s unlikely you ever will. Photo by Mark Pickthall/Field of Light, Uluru, Bruce Munro 2016 A permanent landmark: The once temporary installation was meant to end next year, but has just been extended again, indefinitely, after a $1 million refit. Photo by Mark Pickthall/Field of Light, Uluru, Bruce Munro 2016 Uluru is still open: Though the option to climb will soon be gone, the rock is still open for business. Photo by Mark Pickthall/Field of Light, Uluru, Bruce Munro 2016 Uluru's tourist appeal endures: Dismissing fears tourists will stop coming when the climbing ban takes effect, some operators say attractions like the Field of Light installation will continue to draw visitors. Photo by Mark Pickthall/Field of Light, Uluru, Bruce Munro 2016 Uluru's Field of Light Prev Next Some tourism operators can’t help but feel nervous about the area’s future without the climb.

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Uluru climb closure 2019: Arrival of final day gives voice to other claims by traditional owners
5 years, 2 months ago

Uluru climb closure 2019: Arrival of final day gives voice to other claims by traditional owners

ABC  

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Uluru climb closed permanently as hundreds scale sacred site on final day
5 years, 2 months ago

Uluru climb closed permanently as hundreds scale sacred site on final day

ABC  

The last person permitted to ascend Uluru has reached the base of the climb. Key points: Parks Australia have said they would be running extra patrols over the weekend and would impose heavy fines on anyone caught climbing Traditional owners waited for over two years to officially close the climb, which came into effect this afternoon Hundreds of tourists hoping …

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