Thread: Climbing Uluru to be banned from 2019

Originally Posted by Redback

considering what people have done once up the top, urinating and crapping on the rock I mean really is it any wonder it wasn't closed years ago.

some people do that in the street, but it's ok because they are "traditional owners".

Originally Posted by Eevo

some people do that in the street, but it's ok because they are "traditional owners".

And your point is??

When I was there, it was closed due to wind at the summit.
So I think the stats of 15% is not very accurate. It should be the stats of who climbs when it is open.
I do not really mind either way, can see points of all sides though. As long as I can keep swimming in Eli Creek, i am allG.

First time there , walking up to the base of a climb, there was a plaque with the names and causes of death for quite a few. Now for someone terrified of heights , this was enough to put me off. Also recall hearing someone quietly explaining scientific and cultural reasons to not climb. Made sense to me , and I had a great time walking the circumference instead.

Originally Posted by Redback

And your point is??

hypocritical? double standards? respect?

interesting discussion. I only found out about this today (never heard of the previous thread or topic before).

Personally I have never been to Ayres rock, I would like to go see it but I doubt I will at this rate.

I think it's sad that yet another "gate" is being locked.

Originally Posted by bob10

Instead of going down the road of should we shouldn't we, I would like to ask those who climbed why they did. If the answer is because it was there, well go climb the Harbour bridge. The view's better. If it was to learn more about the Aboriginal culture, then I may have a solution. In the time of drones, film the rock from all angles, with those sites able to be shown to non initiated people, made into a movie, and shown at the tourist resort before viewing the rock, from ground level. With a commentary from a trained aboriginal commentator, explaining the significance of the various sites, the stories[ as much as could be told] , could be used to educate the non initiated up to the point the law allowed. If the public showed an interest in the culture, law and dreaming of the site, it may show they respect it, and the culture. After all, that is what this is all about, respect. Who knows, with mutual respect, the climb may be opened again.

My wife and I travelled Aust some 20 years ago and at the time we opted not to climb and instead walked the circumference of the rock was a much better experience and we saw Uluru form a different and in my opinion better perspective.

We would have been one of only a hand full of people that actually did this walk as most were just lining up to climb.

Closing down the climb has been on the cards for a long time I'm surprised it's been open this long!

Originally Posted by debruiser

interesting discussion. I only found out about this today (never heard of the previous thread or topic before).

Personally I have never been to Ayres rock, I would like to go see it but I doubt I will at this rate.

I think it's sad that yet another "gate" is being locked.

The gates not locked, you can still go there, and there is plenty to do and see.
I have been, read the sign and reasoning, chose not to climb it, but still had a great time there and lool forward to going back.