36 massive conglomerates of red rock, known by the double name Kata Tjuta/Olgas, rise in the territory of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and cover an area of 22 square kilometers. "Kata Tjuta" is translated from the language of the local Aborigines as "many heads", and the name "Olgas" was given to these mountains in honor of Queen Olga of Württemberg in 1872. The highest point of the conglomerates reaches 1066 meters above sea level or 546 meters above the surrounding plateau. Thus, the many-headed Kata Tjuta is higher and more massive than Uluru, which is located 25 kilometers east of the conglomerates. However, like Uluru, Kata Tjuta is a sacred "place of power" for the Aborigines. Many legends tell of the great snake king Wanambi, who lives on the top of Kata Tjuta and descends during the dry season. Aborigines still use the conglomerates for their sacred ceremonies.
We recommend visiting Kata Tjuta during the cold season (from May to October) when the daytime temperature does not rise above +25 °C.
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