The large sandstone monolith in Australia that is a World Heritage Site is Uluru. It rises dramatically from the red centre of Australia and is one of the country’s most recognisable natural landmarks.
Uluru is part of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, which UNESCO listed as a World Heritage Site in 1987 for both its natural and cultural significance. The rock stands 348 metres above the surrounding plain, reaches 863 metres above sea level, and has a perimeter of about 9.4 kilometres. Most of its bulk extends underground.
The formation is sacred to the Aṉangu, the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the area. Its red colour comes from iron oxide in the arkose sandstone, and changing light can make it appear orange, purple, or deep red. “Ayers Rock” is the former English name, but Uluru is the accepted traditional and official name. Nearby Kata Tjuta is a separate rock formation within the same national park.