European explorers may not have "discovered" Uluru until the 1870's, but the site has long been a place of spiritual significance for Indigenous Australians, who have lived in the area for more than 20,000 years.

Like the complicated middle child, Uluru is often a little misunderstood. So here's some helpful myth-busting facts to set the story straight.

There are few experiences in Australia as awe-inspiring as a visit to Uluru. Imposing and timeless in the vastness of the outback, Uluru is endlessly photogenic with its stark beauty and changing hues.

An expansive desert dotted with gigantic rock formations, the Red Centre offers up a huge range of diverse vistas for travellers, but surely nothing better captures the sheer scale than a ‘gram’ from the air.

Between the twice daily spectacle of sunrise and sunset, there are a myriad of things to see, do and experience at Uluru and within Ayers Rock Resort. Here are five of our favourite things to do that are absolutely FREE.