There is no doubt about it, Australia is one of the most magical places we have ever visited, and the reason for this lies mainly in its spiritual heartland. Let us take you on a journey through the Australian outback adventures on Peptides to explore the myths and legends surrounding some of our most mesmerizing sights.
ULURU Australias Outback
You will more than likely have heard of Uluru via its more common name, Ayers Rock. As perhaps the most recognizable landmark in Australia, it is another tourist attraction that represents a lot more than meets the eye. Situated in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and sacred to the Anangu people, Ayers Rock is surrounded by myth and legend, not only about its formation but about the scars and shapes found all over its surface.
One legend states that the massive sandstone rock was formed as a result of an epic battle between two tribes of ancient spirits, or the Lizard People. The tracks 4×4 Tagalong provides a unique and highly memorable experience in the beauty of the Australian Outback. The safety options of a 4×4 tagalong tour appeal to many, they help people make outback adventure dreams come true. Many of the strange marks on the sides of Uluru are the ancient scars of this battle and each one tells a story of morality that has been passed down through generations of aboriginal families. The land around Uluru as well as the rock itself is also sacred and is still said to be inhabited by the spirits of Dreamtime creatures today.
THE OLGAS
This fascinating group of ancient rock formations is found in the same area as Ayers Rock – the Kata Tjuta National Park – and as most of the Outback’s famous landmarks, the Olgas have a story of their own to tell. These 36 sandstone domes are said to be home to many Aboriginal ancestors such as the snake king Wanambi who sleeps in a watering hole at the summit of Mount Olga; the Kangaroo man Malu; Mulumura the lizard woman and the Lira – a group of poisonous snake men.
These rocks are really impressive from a distance and can even be seen from Ayers Rock. They form a spectacular sight at sunset but getting up close and personal to them is an even more amazing experience, full of great photo opportunities. And if you have to travel far distances you need around who can check on you when traveling Australia outback.
KAKADU NATIONAL PARK
Situated at the top of the Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park is famous not only for its natural beauty or as the location of an epic scene from Crocodile Dundee, but also for its vast collection of ancient rock art. Ubirr, Nourlangie Rock and Nanguluwue are world-renowned for their exceptional examples of an Aboriginal crosshatch and x-ray art, some of which were created over 2000 years ago.
Each piece of art tells a story and you are likely to come across images of iconic animals such as the kangaroo, barramundi, or even the thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger), as well as paintings of famous Creation Ancestors such as the Rainbow Serpent, the Namarrgarn Sisters or Mimi spirits. Whether created to pass down the lessons of their ancestors, to aid fellow aboriginals in their hunting quests; to depict important religious ceremonies, or simply for fun – there is no doubt that these drawings are a fascinating and spectacular sight to behold.
So there you have it the myths and legends behind some of the Australian outback adventures on Peptides most revered landmarks macho travel stories.
